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ARTS announces lecture series: Why Shakespeare?

ARTS announces lecture series: Why Shakespeare?

Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) not only cultivates children’s creativity, but it also inspires adults with the Spectrum Lecture Series. The program is an informative and entertaining series on culture, presented by local and renowned artists and experts of diverse and interesting backgrounds. The series allows participants to immerse themselves in learning and increase their knowledge of the arts. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

Celebrating National Public Health Week 2024 campaigns

Celebrating National Public Health Week 2024 campaigns

To celebrate the recently passed 29th annual National Public Health Week from April 1 to April 7, 2024, we’re lifting up five public health campaigns that have helped create safer, stronger, and healthier communities over the last 30 years. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

JOYCE M. (WOSTAREK) SHUPAK

JOYCE M. (WOSTAREK) SHUPAK

Joyce Marie (Wostarek) Shupak of Frelsburg, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

JEROME “J.D.” WIED

JEROME “J.D.” WIED

Jerome “J.D.” Wied of Garwood died April 6, 2024 at the age of 83. He was born May 15, 1940 in El Campo to Raymond and Josephine Kosler Wied. He worked for Garwood Irrigation Company for many years and for LCRA before he retired. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in Korea. J. D. was a life-long member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of Knights of Columbus #3371. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

Habitat for Humanity connects community with event

Habitat for Humanity connects community with event

COLUMBUS – The Habitat for Humanity organization helped bring residents to the entities and organizations that serve them every day by hosting the Community Connections event on the Courthouse Square on Saturday, April 7. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

State legislators OK $16M for Columbus

State legislators OK $16M for Columbus

COLUMBUS – The Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham delivered good news to city officials as well as a few checks for a total of $16 million in regional mitigation program grants for various water related projects around the town and the county. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

Elections office preps for spring polls

Elections office preps for spring polls

Colorado County will hold two separate elections in May. Both elections are equally important for different reasons. It is also imperative that voters pay attention to voting locations and times because each election is different. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

Trash off Day a success

Trash off Day a success

Statewide effort keeps local towns beautiful 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

Commissioners Court continues to change speed limits

Commissioners Court continues to change speed limits

COLUMBUS – The April 8 regular meeting for the Colorado County Commissioners Court saw the entity change more speed limits on county roads and recognize several proclamations to celebrate national initiatives. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

Solar eclipse means big money to Texas

Solar eclipse means big money to Texas

One economist is calling it “the most profitable 22 minutes in Texas history,” according to the Texas Standard. The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 is expected to draw up to a million visitors to the Lone Star State, especially in its narrow path of totality. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

Leadership

A few weeks ago, my friend and I made Platoon Guide and Assistant Platoon Guide at Texas ChalleNGE Academy. We had been squad leaders previously, and while we thought we would earn the position, we were still nervous at the same time. When we heard our names called, it was hard not to show too much excitement. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

How to convince someone to get help for their mental health

How to convince someone to get help for their mental health

There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

JEFF ALONZO FARRIS, JR.

JEFF ALONZO FARRIS, JR.

Jeff Alonzo Farris, Jr., 86, of Madisonville, Tx passed away on Sunday, March 24 at his home in The Cottonwood Community of Madison County, TX. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

ERVIN ADOLPH MIETH JR.

ERVIN ADOLPH MIETH JR.

Ervin Adolph Mieth, Jr. was born on Sept. 10, 1944 in La Grange, Texas to Ervin Adolph Mieth, Sr. and Lola Hildegard Schweke Mieth. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Ervin attended the first six grades in New Ulm Public School, graduated from Columbus High School, and then attended Blinn College and Texas A&M University, where he graduated with a degree in marketing. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

LINDA MARIE POLACH BLAIR

LINDA MARIE POLACH BLAIR

Linda Marie Polach Blair, age 76, of Columbus, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024 at her home in League City, Texas. She was born on Jan. 4,1948 to Lawrence “Snip” and Dorothy “Blondie” Polach in Columbus, Texas. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

DEBRA JANIK SANDELL

DEBRA JANIK SANDELL

Debra Janik Sandell, loving mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on March 27, 2024 at Baylor St. Lukes Hospital in Houston, Texas after a short, but courageous battle with leukemia. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

LINDA GAIL SCHULZ LAKICH

LINDA GAIL SCHULZ LAKICH

Linda Gail Schulz Lakich of Columbus,Texas, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend to many, passed away on March 23, 2024 in Schulenburg, Texas, surrounded by her family. She was born April 24, 1955, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Mildred and Bob Schulz, the second of five children. Her childhood was spent bonding with her four siblings and parents moving every few years for her father’s chemical engineering career across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Louisiana. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

National Library week at the Weimar Public Library

National Library week at the Weimar Public Library

“Ready, Set, Library!” 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

Turtle Wing games continue, April donation match announced

Turtle Wing games continue, April donation match announced

The Turtle Wing Foundation has been active to end March and hopes to keep their activity throughout the month of April after announcing a matching donation initiative. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

GARWOOD VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY HOSTS EASTER EVENT

GARWOOD VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY HOSTS EASTER EVENT

GARWOOD VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY HOSTS EASTER EVENT 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

Flag display of the month chosen

Flag display of the month chosen

The John Everett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Robert Rankin Chapter #62, Sons of the American Revolution presented Herb & Peggy Fish, located at 1353 CR 151, Columbus, Texas, with the American Flag display certificates for April 2024. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM