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JAMES THEODORE DANKLEFS JR.
JAMES THEODORE DANKLEFS JR.
James (Jim) Theodore Danklefs Jr. of Georgetown, Texas passed away on March 27 at the age of 75. He was born to the late Ted and Iris Danklefs on March 11, 1948, in El Campo, Texas. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
LINDA JOYCE CLIMENT MUNOS RODGERS
LINDA JOYCE CLIMENT MUNOS RODGERS
Linda Joyce Climent Munos Rodgers, 76 of Mentz, Texas passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, in Columbus, Texas. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
ROGER DALE PILSNER
ROGER DALE PILSNER
Roger Dale Pilsner, age 79, passed away on May 2, 2023, in Alleyton, Texas. He was born to August and Elsie (Gundelach) Pilsner on Sept. 16, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas. He married the love of his life, Caroline Friese on Oct. 8, 1965. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
HAZEL TOMEK TOMCHESSON
HAZEL TOMEK TOMCHESSON
Hazel Tomek Tomchesson, 90, of Eagle Lake, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Eagle Lake. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Celebrating Correctional Officers Week
Celebrating Correctional Officers Week
On May 5, 1984, President Ronald Regan signed a proclamation dedicating the first full week of May as National Correctional Officers Week. This year, Correctional Officers Week is May 7-13. The intent of this week is to honor the men and women who have and still do serve the unseen, undiscussed, and often forgotten about segment of law enforcement by choosing to work in county jails, state facilities, and federal penitentiaries across the United States. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
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Fayette Community Foundation hires new staff member
LA GRANGE – Fayette Community Foundation welcomes Jamie Lee Manning as Public Initiatives Program Director to their team. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
CHS talent show May 16
CHS talent show May 16
The public is invited to the Columbus High School Talent Show Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. Students will perform under the guidance of director Lorrie Walla. Tickets are $3. Come be entertained and help support CHS Theatre Arts. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
CHS Class 1953 to celebrate milestone on May 13
CHS Class 1953 to celebrate milestone on May 13
The Columbus High School Class of 1953 will celebrate their 70th reunion on Saturday, May 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
St. Anthony, Columbus Elementary schools to bury time capsule May 11
St. Anthony, Columbus Elementary schools to bury time capsule May 11
COLUMBUS – The fifth-grade classes of Columbus Elementary School and St. Anthony Catholic School will bury a time capsule on Thursday, May 11 on the Courthouse Square at 2 p.m. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
1973 time capsule contents on display at library
1973 time capsule contents on display at library
COLUMBUS – The Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St., invites the public to view the 1973 time capsule contents from Monday through Saturday during its open hours. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Former Raider gets chances with NFL teams
Former Raider gets chances with NFL teams
The Rice Raiders football team has a notable alumnus in its recent history as Marcus Cooper from the University of the Incarnate Word attempts to claim his spot in the NFL as an undrafted free agent. Cooper has given himself a chance to get looks by teams at the highest level after a strong career at Rice High School that continued at the collegiate level for Cardinals. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
MORE VIEWS FROM COLORADO COUNTY SOFTBALL
MORE VIEWS FROM COLORADO COUNTY SOFTBALL
MORE VIEWS FROM COLORADO COUNTY SOFTBALL 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
RICE’S MYERS HEADS TO STATE FOR SHOT PUT
RICE’S MYERS HEADS TO STATE FOR SHOT PUT
RICE’S MYERS HEADS TO STATE FOR SHOT PUT 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Rice Little League kicks off action with fundraiser softball tournament
Rice Little League kicks off action with fundraiser softball tournament
GARWOOD – The Rice Little League nears the start of the season as they hosted their inaugural co-ed softball tournament fundraiser on Saturday, May 6. Teams met together for a double elimination style tournament as they raised funds for the Rice All-Stars Little League teams. The funds were raised using the participation fees for each player and team as several residents of Eagle Lake and the surrounding areas joined in to participate in the event. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar athletes receive awards at athletics banquet
Weimar athletes receive awards at athletics banquet
The sports programs of Weimar recognized several of their standout athletes on Sunday, May 7 as part of the festivities at the Weimar Athletics Banquet. Players in several sports received spotlights as the school gave out awards and recognition for their students’ achievements throughout the past school year. Baseball, softball and golf awards could not be given out as those seasons were still in progress by the time of the banquet. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Ladycats pick up double shutout against La Villa
Ladycats pick up double shutout against La Villa
The Weimar Ladycats have had nearly a perfect start to their postseason as they have dominated each of their first two opponents to begin what they hope will be a deep playoff run. Through four postseason games, the Ladycats have allowed just one run combined while scoring double digits in every game so far. Their lone concession came in the first round against Falls City, so this time around, Weimar made sure to keep their sheet clean as they won twostraight shutout games against the La Villa Lady Cardinals for the Area Championship. They start the regional portion of the playoffs with a series against a familiar foe, the Schulenburg Lady Horns at Rice High School. Game one begins on Thursday, May 11 at 6 pm. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Wildcats steal home and Bi-District Championship
Wildcats steal home and Bi-District Championship
The Weimar Wildcats varsity baseball team needed extra innings to secure their Bi-District Championship and move on to the Area round of the postseason. After a blowout victory to start the series, the Wildcats got into a dogfight with the Falls City Beavers in the following games as they dropped a close one in game two and needed 11 innings to decide the victor in a decisive game three. The Bi-District Champions will move on to face Skidmore-Tynan at Yoakum High School starting on Friday, May 12 at 7 pm. Game two and, if necessary, game three will be the following day with action starting at 2 pm. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
THUNDER BY THE COLORADO RETURNS
THUNDER BY THE COLORADO RETURNS
THUNDER BY THE COLORADO RETURNS 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Local Daughters chapter meets for Confederate Memorial Day Service
Local Daughters chapter meets for Confederate Memorial Day Service
WEIMAR – The Shropshire- Upton chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held a Confederate Memorial Day Service at the historic Osage Community Cemetery on April 13. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
VVA 1127 presents scholarships to CHS seniors
VVA 1127 presents scholarships to CHS seniors
COLUMBUS – Five Columbus High School seniors each received $1,000 scholarships presented by the local Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1127 for future education at colleges or technical schools. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
ELIS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
ELIS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
ELIS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
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