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Lady Cards sweep early part of district schedule
Lady Cards sweep early part of district schedule
The varsity volleyball team for Columbus has gotten the district portion of the season started with a dominant run throughout their first few matches. The no. 4 ranked team on the TGCA poll has yet to concede a single set so far in three matches, first winning in three-straight sets against rival Rice before sweep victories against Hallettsville on the road on Sept. 12 and Edna at home on Sept. 15. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Rain, rain, beautiful rain
Rain, rain, beautiful rain
This column is dedicated to acknowledging examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Journey
Journey
My name is Colin Sclerandi, and I am a cadet at Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake. My birth name was Cheyenne Cabrera. I was born in Beaumont, Texas but was taken away from my biological mother when I was born because she had been abusive to others in her past. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Paxton acquitted on all impeachment counts
Paxton acquitted on all impeachment counts
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Weimar Small Business Calls on Congress to Pass the Main Street Tax Certainty Act Readers are well acquainted with the difficulties of this economy. Although the challenges of owning and operating a small business have been exacerbated in recent years, the 20% Small Business Deduction has helped many of us stay afloat. But unlike big box stores, if Congress doesn’t act, small businesses like mine will face a massive tax hike in 2025. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Knowing when to get help
Knowing when to get help
Editor’s note: Leftwich holds a doctorate in psychology and is a licensed clinical social worker-emeritus. This commentary, which includes both facts and personal views, is submitted by the Health & Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Wintermann Foundation to be Parade Marshall at County Fair
Wintermann Foundation to be Parade Marshall at County Fair
The Wintermann Foundation will be the 45th annual Colorado County Fair Parade Marshall and will lead the parade at 10 a.m. on Sept 16. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Fair Royalty
Colorado County Fair Royalty
The Colorado County Fair Royalty was chosen during a pageant held on September 7, and this year’s Fair Queen is Talyr Tipton. First Runner Up for Queen is Ashley Treece, and Second Runner Up is Alinna Elizondo. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
‘Save Our Opera House’ campaign launched
‘Save Our Opera House’ campaign launched
$700,000 needed for critical repairs 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
New Chamber directors named, terms start Oct. 1
New Chamber directors named, terms start Oct. 1
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce has announced a new slate of directors recently elected to the board. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Garden Club sets theme after summer break
Garden Club sets theme after summer break
COLUMBUS – After a summer hiatus, the Columbus Garden Club and its new officers resumed meetings in September. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Granite Media names new sales leader
Granite Media names new sales leader
TAYLOR – A veteran advertising leader has joined Granite Media Partners Inc. as the new vice president of sales and marketing. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
THE LIONS’ SHARE
THE LIONS’ SHARE
THE LIONS’ SHARE 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Chamber mixer set for Sept. 21
Chamber mixer set for Sept. 21
COLUMBUS – A member s-only Columbus Chamber of Commerce mixer is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Live Oak Art Center. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Author to discuss book, Runaway Scrape
Author to discuss book, Runaway Scrape
WEIMAR – Researcher and author Charles Hebert will discuss his book “On the Run” and its depiction of the Runaway Scrape during a presentation Thursday at the United Church Fellowship Hall. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Chamber honors two businesses
Chamber honors two businesses
COLUMBUS – Two businesses – a restaurant and a boutique – are getting recognized by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce during upcoming ribbon cuttings. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Library dinner and auction draw closer
Library dinner and auction draw closer
EAGLE LAKE – An oil painting by a local rice farmer turned artist who proved he could coax life both from the earth and a canvas will be up for auction during a fundraiser for the Eula & David Wintermann Library. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month
Do you have “the card?” I mean a library card, of course! Each September, since 1987, there has been a national library card sign-up month. It all began as a response to then Secretary of Education, William Bennett, who stated: “Let’s have a campaign … Every child should obtain a library card and use it.” Using a library card regularly enhances a child’s education and combats illiteracy. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Ladycats take two straight to start September
Ladycats take two straight to start September
The Weimar Ladycats are ending their non-district season on a good note as they completed a two-match winning streak with just one more match remaining until district play begins. The first week of September went well for the Ladycats as they started with a sweep victory on Sept. 1 and moved on to take a strong victory against Edna the following week before a small break in the schedule prior to their Sept. 15 meeting against Fayetteville. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Season-high scoring for Wildcats in blowout win
Season-high scoring for Wildcats in blowout win
SOMERVILLE – The Wildcats have gotten to a strong start this season with three straight victories to begin their campaign. They have already matched their total victory count from last season with seven more opportunities to improve their record from a year ago. After their most recent performance, the Wildcats have confidence that they will improve from their record last year significantly as they had one of their best offensive performances of the season. The Wildcats travelled to face off against the Yeguas and had a complete game of dominance as they took their third win of the season by a 6514 margin. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar CXC takes several top 10 placements
Weimar CXC takes several top 10 placements
BROOKSHIRE – The Weimar cross-country team had a strong performance at the Royal High Schoolhosted meet. Every runner who competed picked up their personal bests this season as they finished with several top placements in the competition. Both the boys and the girls were represented in the top 10, and a few others were just outside of the top 10 as Weimar completed a strong outing as a team. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
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