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Sam Houston State University names academic lists
Sam Houston State University names academic lists
HUNTSVILLE – Sam Houston University recently released their list of students that received academic merits from the prior semester. Many students that originated from Colorado County are featured on the list due to their classroom performance at the university. The following is a list of the students from the county that reached Sam Houston’s Dean’s List and President’s List. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Cub Scouts take top spots at district race
Cub Scouts take top spots at district race
BRENHAM – Cub Scout Pack 312 was well represented at the district race on Feb. 17. There were 45 derby racers in attendance with George Bergfeld, Jr. taking 1st place in Webelos and 4th place overall. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
GirlFriends group visits local airport
GirlFriends group visits local airport
COLUMBUS – The girls of the Boys and Girls Club enjoyed a new experience as the GirlFriends group took them on a trip to the Robert Wells Jr. Airport on Feb. 12. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
SMCS STUDENTS CELEBRATE BEGINNING OF LENT
SMCS STUDENTS CELEBRATE BEGINNING OF LENT
SMCS STUDENTS CELEBRATE BEGINNING OF LENT 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS CREATE CARDS FOR FAMILIES
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS CREATE CARDS FOR FAMILIES
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS CREATE CARDS FOR FAMILIES 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
It’s Book Fair time at SAS! The Ignatius Book Fair, “Fostering Faith, One Chapter at a Time,” will kick-off after this weekend’s masses.  02/21/2024 12:00 AM
CES to host registration event for new students
CES to host registration event for new students
Columbus Elementary School will be asking parents of new pre-k and kindergarten students to bring their required documents to the school for a registration event at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Garwood Elementary celebrates 100th day with kindness
Garwood Elementary celebrates 100th day with kindness
GARWOOD – The school year has reached its latter stages after students at Colorado County schools have surpassed the 100th day of classes. Each school celebrated the mark differently, but the students at Garwood Elementary were challenged to show some kindness with charitable donations. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Ash Wednesday, Lent begin for St. Anthony
Ash Wednesday, Lent begin for St. Anthony
Today, Wednesday, Feb. 14, is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. St. Anthony students perform Mass this morning at 8:15 a.m. During Lent, students will pray the Stations of the Cross weekly, and will attend Adoration on Wednesdays. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GIRLFRIENDS HELP HOST PAINTING PROJECT
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GIRLFRIENDS HELP HOST PAINTING PROJECT
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GIRLFRIENDS HELP HOST PAINTING PROJECT 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Fayette Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship applications
Fayette Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship applications
The Fayette Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Scholarships, with a deadline of April 1. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Chamber looking for the next Junior Ambassador
Chamber looking for the next Junior Ambassador
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for high school students eager to serve their community as junior ambassadors. The seventh annual Junior Ambassador Scholarship Award is now accepting applicants. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity offers free financial classes
Habitat for Humanity offers free financial classes
Colorado County Habitat for Humanity is presenting four free financial classes in partnership with local banks and businesses. The classes will be in February and March covering basic financial topics like money values and influences to spending and savings plans to credit reports and scores and building financial futures. Everyone is welcome to attend. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County graduates earn degrees from Sam Houston
Colorado County graduates earn degrees from Sam Houston
HUNTSVILLE – Sam Houston State University released the names of their 2023 Fall Graduates in a list that included several students with Colorado County origins. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL NAMES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL NAMES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL NAMES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
St. Michael celebrates Catholic Schools week with life skills
St. Michael celebrates Catholic Schools week with life skills
02/07/2024 12:00 AM
St. Anthony prepares for events post-Catholic Schools week
St. Anthony prepares for events post-Catholic Schools week
Students and staff at St. Anthony Catholic School are recovering from last week’s Catholic Schools Week activities. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar Public Library to host events next week
Weimar Public Library to host events next week
Random Acts of Kindness week begins the week of Feb. 11, pushing to add more kindness in the world. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GETS READY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GETS READY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
In last week’s Arts & Crafts program, Boys and Girls Club members got creative and made their own Pop-Up Valentine’s Day cards. They designed their own cards and added affirmations on each. Pictured here is Club member Adalyn Ellis. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
St. Anthony recognizes Catholic Schools Week
St. Anthony recognizes Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week is here, and this year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community”. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen