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Quilt Guild holds ‘Best Little Quilt Show in Texas’
Quilt Guild holds ‘Best Little Quilt Show in Texas’
LA GRANGE – The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosted their premier competition of the year with the “Best Little Quilt Show in Texas” with several quilters and artists competing for the best quilt in each category. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
H-E-B launches 11th annual contest in search of the best Texas-made products
H-E-B launches 11th annual contest in search of the best Texas-made products
H-E-B is excited to kick off the 11th annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, a competition created to find the best Texas-made products. Submissions for the competition will be accepted Feb. 21 through April 4. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Remembering Robert Lloyd and The Farmers’ Improvement Society
Remembering Robert Lloyd and The Farmers’ Improvement Society
There are many familiar names which surface during our Black History Month Focus. They have not only made history in Colorado County, but their good work has continued to grow and develop even beyond their leadership through the years. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
100 trips around the Sun
100 trips around the Sun
County resident reaches major milestone birthday 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
The teacher for sixth and eighth grade at Columbus Junior High, Amanda Opperman, recently received a grant from the Columbus Education Foundation to take her students on a field trip to Nasa Space Station. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Nonprofit animal rescue seeking volunteers
Nonprofit animal rescue seeking volunteers
Storybook Rescues, Inc., a not-for-profit animal rescue in Cat Spring, is looking for cat lovers. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce extends n invitation to the community to attend the Ribbon Cutting for Mraz Quality Golf Carts at 1538 Fannin St. on Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
WELLNESS COUNCIL RECEIVES $17,500 IN DONATIONS
WELLNESS COUNCIL RECEIVES $17,500 IN DONATIONS
02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus American Legion gifts scholarships after competition
Columbus American Legion gifts scholarships after competition
The American Legion hosted an Oratorical Competition for Columbus ISD students to potentially earn scholarships for schooling after graduation. Columbus High School senior Alley Fitzgerald competed and was awarded a $500 scholarship by Columbus Post 383 Adjutant Herb Fish. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Local shootist presents pioneer weaponry to DRT
Local shootist presents pioneer weaponry to DRT
The Dilue Rose Harris Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas welcomed self-described “history buff,” Daniel Newsom with the local Texas Historical Shootist Society at their Jan. 23 meeting. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Officer Robin Allen received the Life-Saver award from Chief Mark Jameson following her actions to save an overdose victim. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
WPD officer receives commendation for actions
WEIMAR – At the most recent City Council meeting, Weimar Police Chief Mark Jameson gave another commendation for the actions of one of his officers. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
WEIMAR RECOGNIZES FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
WEIMAR RECOGNIZES FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
WEIMAR RECOGNIZES FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
INDUSTRY STATE BANK PARTICIPATES IN CREDIT FOR LIFE PROGRAM
INDUSTRY STATE BANK PARTICIPATES IN CREDIT FOR LIFE PROGRAM
INDUSTRY STATE BANK PARTICIPATES IN CREDIT FOR LIFE PROGRAM 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
ELPD celebrates additions, completed training
ELPD celebrates additions, completed training
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Police Department celebrated some milestones over the past week as they welcomed a new member to the force and celebrated two current members completing further training in the field. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
St. Paul Lutheran Church to offer drive-thru ashes on Ash Wednesday
St. Paul Lutheran Church to offer drive-thru ashes on Ash Wednesday
COLUMBUS – The St. Paul Lutheran Church has found a creative way to allow as many people as possible to follow the tradition of Ash Wednesday to commemorate the first day of Lent in the Catholic faith. On Wednesday, Feb. 14, the church will offer ashes for mobile believers in a drive-thru line at the drop-off area of the Lighthouse at 201 Veterans Drive. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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