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The twelve o’clock whistle: Eagle Lake ran on time
The twelve o’clock whistle: Eagle Lake ran on time
Eagle Lake Remembers 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Seven tips to stay safe outdoors during the summer heat
Seven tips to stay safe outdoors during the summer heat
AUSTIN– The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 77 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 64 reported by this time last year. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
How to conserve energy while keeping the AC on
How to conserve energy while keeping the AC on
Air conditioning is a welcome luxury come the dog days of summer. Few people can imagine getting through a hot summer afternoon without turning their AC on, and that can make July and August some of the more costly months on the calendar in regard to energy consumption. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Senior Dances are still in full swing at Community Center
Senior Dances are still in full swing at Community Center
EAGLE LAKE – The Senior Dances that take place monthly at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 W. Walnut, are still in full swing. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Ladycat alum makes history with college team
Ladycat alum makes history with college team
A former standout on the Ladycat softball team has continued to make a big impact at the next level as she helped contribute to a historic season for her collegiate team. Skylar Heger, a true freshman for the Bossier Parrish Lady Cavaliers, has been a major player for the young team made almost exclusively of freshmen and sophomores. She took a leadership role for the Lady Cavs this year as her strong performances on offense helped her become one of the team’s leading hitters. Heger’s play this season helped her earn a spot on the All-Conference First Team as well as the All-Region 2nd team. Her teammates also boasted impressive stats this season as they helped the Lady Cavs reach the NJCAA National Championship Tournament for the first time in the program’s history. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
REEVES MAKES JUNIOR YEAR ALL-STAR TEAM
REEVES MAKES JUNIOR YEAR ALL-STAR TEAM
REEVES MAKES JUNIOR YEAR ALL-STAR TEAM 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
TGCA selects Ladycats as Legacy All-Stars
TGCA selects Ladycats as Legacy All-Stars
The Texas Girls’ Coaches Association continues to hand out honors and awards to standout softball players following the varsity softball season. The 2A State Champions, the Weimar Ladycats, have already received several instances of recognition from the organization as the title-winning team achieved their victory with a group of top players in their position. The Legacy All-Star team is composed of the top seniors from the past season as they leave behind a legacy of excellence at their respective schools. TGCA selected a pair of Ladycats to the 1A4A Legacy All-Star team as Reagan Wick and Paige Pavlu each left undeniable impacts on Weimar’s run to the state championship. Only 20 seniors in the state from the smaller divisions were selected to the Legacy All-Star team, placing Pavlu and Wick amongst elite company in the state. These two graduated seniors made up an unstoppable battery for the Ladycats as Wick’s elite pitching stifled opposing offenses with Pavlu on the receiving end at catcher. The duo helped the Ladycats have one of the most consistent and strongest pitching staffs in the state as they were a dynamic first punch for an imposing Weimar defense. Both players were key in the championship game as Wick got the start on the mound to take on the Como-Pickton Lady Eagles, and Pavlu provided the game winning hit and RBI that secured the Ladycats’ sixth state championsip since 2003. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
MORE VIEWS FROM COLORADO COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE
MORE VIEWS FROM COLORADO COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE
MORE VIEWS FROM COLORADO COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Youth sports sets foundation for a lifetime
Youth sports sets foundation for a lifetime
Eye on the Ball, Ear to the Street 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
County Little League Teams journey from district to Sectionals
County Little League Teams journey from district to Sectionals
Colorado County Little League has a few teams heading to their respective Sectionals tournaments after finding victory in the district and claiming district championships. Last season, Columbus had a high level of success in Sectionals as four Columbus Little League teams moved on to state and a few teams even won their respective state championships. While there were not as many teams that moved on to Sectionals this season, the softball Majors for Columbus and the baseball Minors for Weimar each put together some of their best play to claim their district championships and reach the sectional tournament. The Weimar boys got their sectional tournament started with a game against Lufkin on Monday, while the Columbus girls start their action Wednesday, July 5 in Schulenburg. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Multi-County new landowner educational series starts next month
Multi-County new landowner educational series starts next month
The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of eight informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
CVFD gun raffle tickets on sale
CVFD gun raffle tickets on sale
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its Second Annual Gun Raffle on Monday, September 25. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Education Foundation hosts Launch Party for CHS scholarships
Columbus Education Foundation hosts Launch Party for CHS scholarships
COLUMBUS – The public is invited to attend the Columbus Education Foundation’s “Launch Party” on Saturday, July 22, 4-6 p.m. at Hound Song Brewery. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMPILED BY STAFF 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Walmart employee find success in home ownership and education
Walmart employee find success in home ownership and education
Q&A with Jolynn Stancik, Walmart employee for nine years, and Colorado County Habitat Partner for seven years QUESTION: Tell us about your life in 2017 when you became a Habitat Partner ANSWER: I was a 26-yearold single mom, with a 6-year-old daughter, Makayla. I was a sporting goods associate at the Columbus Walmart. Makayla and I were living in a 2-bedroom apartment with very bad mold. I came home one day, and it was basically raining inside my apartment. The water heater in the above apartment had busted. The landlord did not replace my carpets and I remember when Habitat came for the home visit, the board member touched a pencil to the ceiling, and it was mushy. I turned in doctor and ER bills with my Habitat application because the mold was very bad for my asthma. I never thought I’d ever be a homeowner. We were saving up to buy a trailer but to get approved for it was like buying a house. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Sparklight awards grant to Turtle Wing Foundation
Sparklight awards grant to Turtle Wing Foundation
Turtle Wing Foundation recently received a $5,000 grant from Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects
LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects
Applications for Community Development Partnership Program grants available in July 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
How to keep gardens safe in summer heat waves
How to keep gardens safe in summer heat waves
Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer heat waves can compromise the health of human beings as well as their pets. Gardening enthusiasts also may need to go the extra mile to keep their plants and gardens from wilting under harsh summer sun. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Texas Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit helps take down $6.9 million Medicaid fraud scheme
Texas Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit helps take down $6.9 million Medicaid fraud scheme
AUSTIN – Christian Agno Aquino, 42, of Humble, was arrested for his role in a $6.9 million Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme, alongside Rene Gaviola, 67, and Ifeanyi Ndubisi Ozoh, 51, of Houston, who were previously arrested. The defendants are charged with defrauding the Medicaid program through illicit practices committed through the Floss Family Dental Care clinic in Houston. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
SENIOR DANCES IN FULL SWING
SENIOR DANCES IN FULL SWING
SENIOR DANCES IN FULL SWING 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
BILLY EDWARD WOODY
BILLY EDWARD WOODY
Billy Edward Woody, known fondly by all as “Woody”, passed away on June 26, 2023, at the age of 87. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
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