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Fire Marshal resignation highlights special council meeting
Fire Marshal resignation highlights special council meeting
WEIMAR – The conversation around the city manager position continued at the Dec. 21 special meeting as well as an extended discussion surrounding the duties and compensation for Fire Marshal, a position that entered a flux state after the recent Marshal resigned due to concerns over breached nepotism laws. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
THIRD ANNUAL NURSING HOME BLANKET DRIVE BRINGS SPIRIT OF GIVING
THIRD ANNUAL NURSING HOME BLANKET DRIVE BRINGS SPIRIT OF GIVING
Elder communities receive blanket donations for the holidays 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Save Our Opera House Campaign receives donation from Double G Realty
Save Our Opera House Campaign receives donation from Double G Realty
Tri-County Realty, LLC Double G Realty Group donated funds to the CHPT Save Our Opera House (SOOH) Campaign. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
City Council OKs actions for events
City Council OKs actions for events
COLUMBUS – The City Council held their final meeting of 2023 at an alternate time and date than their usual schedule as they met on Friday, Dec. 22. The council discussed and approved actions to allow for a few events that will be hosted in Columbus in the upcoming weeks. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Author gives life lessons with the story of Christopher Kringle
Author gives life lessons with the story of Christopher Kringle
It’s hard to think of Christmas without thinking of the jolly old man in red that represents the giving spirit of the holidays. Santa Claus has been a prominent image of Christmas since the legend’s origins hundreds of years ago. Local author Fawn Young used her gift of writing and creativity to bring new life to the story of Santa with her book, The Legend of the Old Man.Young’s story of persistence through adversity is reflected in her depiction of Santa’s life. Despite the holiday season reaching its conclusion, Young’s personal story, as well as the story depicted in her book, share life lessons that apply throughout the year. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
KATHY ELAINE KNEBLIK
KATHY ELAINE KNEBLIK
Kathy Elaine Kneblik, 66, of Fayetteville, Texas, passed away on Dec. 22, 2023 in Columbus, Texas. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
JOHN HUBENAK
JOHN HUBENAK
John Bradley Hubenak, of Weimar, Texas, passed away on Dec. 19, 2023 in Houston, Texas. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Soar into 2024 with a first day hike at a Texas State Park
Soar into 2024 with a first day hike at a Texas State Park
AUSTIN – As the year ends, so does Texas State Parks’ Centennial Celebration, but the fun doesn’t stop when the clock strikes midnight. Kick off your resolution to explore the outdoors in 2024 with a First Day Hike at a state park, which will host ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips and polar plunges in honor of the national initiative aimed at getting people outdoors. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
CEF awards classroom grants
CEF awards classroom grants
Betsy Castro and Lyndsay Schobel, teachers at Columbus High School, were recognized by the Columbus Education Foundation with Classroom Grants for special projects to expand the learning experience of their students. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship accepting applications through Jan. 31
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship accepting applications through Jan. 31
Students urged to start application process well ahead of deadline 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Ballot by mail applications
Ballot by mail applications
Ballot by Mail Applications expire at the end of every year. You MUST reapply yearly. We ask that you get this step completed ASAP, so we don’t have any issues receiving your voted ballot back in a timely manner. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Two Lady Cards named to the Super Elite Team
Two Lady Cards named to the Super Elite Team
The Columbus Lady Cardinals volleyball team continues to rack up awards long after their season ended with two of their players being named to the Class 3A Super Elite Team. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cards improve to 3-1 in district schedule
Lady Cards improve to 3-1 in district schedule
The Columbus Lady Cardinals secured one more win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, before taking a break for the Christmas holiday. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Roger Grandey committed and signed to continue his athletic and academic career at the University of Nebraska.
RICE ATHLETE SIGNS WITH NEBRASKA
RICE ATHLETE SIGNS WITH NEBRASKA 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
How Weimar’s season will turn around
How Weimar’s season will turn around
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
WHS DONATES TO WEIMAR FFA
WHS DONATES TO WEIMAR FFA
WHS DONATES TO WEIMAR FFA 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
ELIS SELECTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
ELIS SELECTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
ELIS SELECTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY HOLDS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY HOLDS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY HOLDS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
CHS HONORS VETERANS THROUGH CHRISTMAS THEMED DEDICATION
CHS HONORS VETERANS THROUGH CHRISTMAS THEMED DEDICATION
CHS HONORS VETERANS THROUGH CHRISTMAS THEMED DEDICATION 12/27/2023 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
Cultivating the fine art of listening
Cultivating the fine art of listening
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
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