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Cavender Weimar wins award for most sales
Cavender Weimar wins award for most sales
WEIMAR – The Cavender Weimar location got a bit of recognition from the Cavender auto family after winning a sales competition that spanned 2023. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Live Oak Art Center to host Rodeo Art Show
Live Oak Art Center to host Rodeo Art Show
COLUMBUS – The Live Oak Art Center will be displaying some of the Columbus Independent School District’s artistic submissions into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo starting on Feb. 7 and continuing throughout the month. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Fayette County Community Theater and BRIDGE receive support from Stanzel Family Foundation
Fayette County Community Theater and BRIDGE receive support from Stanzel Family Foundation
SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation reaffirms its commitment to community development by awarding grants to two impactful organizations, the Fayette County Community Theatre and Building Resilience Inclusion Diversity & Growth thru Education or BRIDGE. These grants will support the operations of both organizations as they strive to create inclusive and vibrant communities through the arts and connection. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Rice Raider takes home fourth at Academic competition
Rice Raider takes home fourth at Academic competition
Noah Gonzales traveled to Shiner on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to participate in the 2024 Shiner Academic UIL Invitational Meet. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Daughters of the Republic of Texas donate Texas maps for local libraries
Daughters of the Republic of Texas donate Texas maps for local libraries
Daughters of the Republic of Texas local chapter president, Kathleen Townzen, found a colorful resource map of Texas, depicting historical, geologic and cultural aspects throughout the state. She purchased several to donate to local libraries. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Stanzel Family Foundation empowers Habitat for Humanity’s critical home repair program
Stanzel Family Foundation empowers Habitat for Humanity’s critical home repair program
SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation continues its commitment to fostering community well-being by providing support to the Colorado County Habitat for Humanity. The grant will specifically aid the organization’s critical home repair program in Weimar, addressing the urgent needs of individuals and families in the community. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake Noon Lions recognize EL Food Pantry
Eagle Lake Noon Lions recognize EL Food Pantry
The Jan. 25 meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions featured Club Secretary Charles Abel recognizing the volunteers who give their time and talents to serve the community at the two Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance Food Pantries. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosts workshop
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosts workshop
LA GRANGE – Wednesday morning’s flooding on Jan. 24 did not deter the members of the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild from attending the “Improv” Workshop with Michelle Lavender. Michelle is from HollyDee Quilts in Luling, Tx. She showed the many ways to transform scraps into quilts, using a “Wonky” cut and an open mind. Her unique way of cutting and piecing was intriguing to each of the members present. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Steve and Grace McCullough were presented with an award for Volunteer of the Year. Their names will be added to a plaque that will include future winners. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
Business and banquet
Chamber of Commerce holds membership meeting 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott endorses Representative incumbent for reelection at event
Gov. Abbott endorses Representative incumbent for reelection at event
BROOKSHIRE – Governor Abbott’s attendance at a Jan. 17 event hosted by District 85 Representative Stan Kitzman featured an endorsement from Abbott for Kitzman’s reelection in March. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
Nesbitt hosts hometown author, artist for special story time
Nesbitt hosts hometown author, artist for special story time
Nesbitt Memorial Library invites families to a special Pajama Storytime on Friday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. with newly published author Lindsay Neath Hall featuring Ralph the Garden Gnome as well as an appearance by Jordan E. Fayette who created the art for the book. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
BUSINESS RECEIVES COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
BUSINESS RECEIVES COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
BUSINESS RECEIVES COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDED
COLUMBUS YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDED
COLUMBUS YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDED 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
LIONS HOST MID-WINTER CONFERENCE OVER WEEKEND
LIONS HOST MID-WINTER CONFERENCE OVER WEEKEND
LIONS HOST MID-WINTER CONFERENCE OVER WEEKEND 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
The Weimar Encore Lions presented snacks to the city Police Department in gratitude and appreciation for their commitment to our community. Shown presenting snacks are Lions Mary Ann Brenner, Cathy Pittman and Carol Scharnberg with Office Robin Allen, Sgt Josh Jones and Chief Mark Jameson.
WPD RECEIVES SNACKS FROM ENCORE LIONS
WPD RECEIVES SNACKS FROM ENCORE LIONS 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
The Red Door Fund for Mental Health continues to open paths of hope in 2024
The Red Door Fund for Mental Health continues to open paths of hope in 2024
Join the Red Door Fund for Mental Health in building stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities where every door is a gateway to hope and support. In 2021, this heartfelt initiative, motivated by a four-year-old artist’s innocent creation, came to life with the establishment of The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, a program of the Fayette Community Foundation. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus alum makes President’s Honor Roll
Columbus alum makes President’s Honor Roll
Columbus alum Carson Wray earned a significant honor at the University of Texas at Tyler following the fall semester. The fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll list features Wray’s name after a strong semester in the school’s Engineering program. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
Thank you!
Thank you!
Lighted Parade with cool floats, Ladies Night Out, Tourism Assessment Group, Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Museum, starting the new Workforce/Education Committee, organizing the Downtown/Small Business Committee, organizing the new Chamber Ambassadors and a continuing flow of new and excited members joining the Chamber has made for a very busy last several months!We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all the help and great participation in all of the events this year including our special 200 Year Celebration, the amazing Magnolia Days Festival and the 4th of July Fireworks! We would not have been successful without you!! THANK YOU!! 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
WPD Chief gives Commendation at City Council meeting
WPD Chief gives Commendation at City Council meeting
WEIMAR – At the most recent City Council meeting, Police Chief Mark Jameson established a new tradition for exemplary police work in the area with police commendation awards. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Police support Boys and Girls Clubs with ‘Shop with a Cop’
Police support Boys and Girls Clubs with ‘Shop with a Cop’
COLUMBUS – The police departments of Colorado County came together in support of the children in various county Boys and Girls Clubs for the Shop with a Cop event. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
CEF Classroom Grant awarded to Audrey Dyer
CEF Classroom Grant awarded to Audrey Dyer
Audrey Dyer, eighth-grade science teacher at Columbus Jr. High, will celebrate the new year with some “winnings” from the Columbus Education Foundation. Her application for a CEF Classroom Grant awards her $750.00 to purchase items on her “classroom dream list.” Her listed items provide new equipment to help students better engage in the learning experience. She is always looking for creative ways to enhance learning for her 120 science students, ages 13-14 years. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
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