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The Columbus Lions Club is celebrating its 80th Anniversary! 1943-2023
The Columbus Lions Club is celebrating its 80th Anniversary! 1943-2023
The Columbus Lions Club, established on June 4, 1943, and chartered on July 22, 1943, is celebrating its 80 years of humanitarian service. The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club was the sponsoring Club. Back on Aug. 22, 1943, the Club celebrated its beginning with a banquet and the keynote speaker was the Honorable Texas Governor Coke Stevenson. The original charter was received by President J.V. Frnka from District Governor Tom Henderson. There were 29 Charter members. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
49th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 27
49th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 27
EAGLE LAKE – The 49th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day is scheduled for 4 p.m. June 27 at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 N. Walnut Ave. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Texas ChalleNGe Academy graduation June 17
Texas ChalleNGe Academy graduation June 17
ALTAIR – The Texas ChalleNGe Academy Class 2022-2 will graduate Saturday, June 17 at Rice Consolidated High School, U.S. 90 Alternate. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE POOL OPENS
EAGLE LAKE POOL OPENS
EAGLE LAKE POOL OPENS 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
CVQG hosts “Forensics of Quilting” presentation
CVQG hosts “Forensics of Quilting” presentation
LA GRANGE – On Tuesday, June 27, at 6 p.m. the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild will welcome Jammie Ackley, who will present on “Forensics of Quilting.” 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Rice 8U All-Stars fall to Weimar
Rice 8U All-Stars fall to Weimar
The Rice Little League softballers had some difficulties against the Weimar All-Stars during their head-to-head matchup last week. While Rice was able to prevent a difficult shutout defeat, they could not put much more on the board to make the game closer. After a tough end to the game, the girls finished with a 13-1 defeat to end their summer season against Weimar. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Rice alumni makes history on the way to track nationals
Rice alumni makes history on the way to track nationals
The alumni of Rice High School athletics have been able to accomplish impressive things in their athletic careers following their graduation. Texas A&M’s Connor Schulman, a 2019 graduate of RHS, has continued this trend of collegiate excellence after his performance in the NCAA track postseason. His most recent accolades are some of the highest levels one can reach collegiately as he earned his spot to the NCAA D1 Nationals and made it all the way to the Finals to compete for an NCAA Championship. Not only did he get to compete in the final rounds, but he also made history for his college after a personal- best performance that placed amongst some of the best for A&M ever. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Rice 7 on 7 falls to Three Rivers to concede state tourney spot
Rice 7 on 7 falls to Three Rivers to concede state tourney spot
GANADO – The Rice Consolidated 7 on 7 football team nearly claimed their place State Tournament later this month after competing against the Three Rivers Bulldogs and falling in a close game in the qualifying game. The Raiders nearly came away with victory and a place in the state tournament after just falling behind in a 19--16 defeat. Unfortunately for the Raiders, that tournament was their last shot at potentially reaching the state tournament as there are no more state-qualifying tournaments on the schedule. The Raiders have just one more tournament that will be hosted on their homefield as they get one final tune up before the conclusion of summer football prior to summer camps closer to the fall season. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
HENKE SELECTED TO ALL-STATE ELITE TEAM
HENKE SELECTED TO ALL-STATE ELITE TEAM
HENKE SELECTED TO ALL-STATE ELITE TEAM 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar girls’ Little Leaguers win against Rice All-Stars
Weimar girls’ Little Leaguers win against Rice All-Stars
The Weimar little league All-Stars 8U team had a strong performance against the little league girls from nearby Rice. The girls for Weimar got the jump on their local rivals after getting out to quick lead and holding onto it for the rest of game. Weimar ran out to a double-digit lead and eventually brought the game to an end with a 13-1 margin of victory. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar cheerleaders get early start on season
Weimar cheerleaders get early start on season
The varsity cheerleaders for Weimar High School got an early start to their season after getting their summer training camps started in preparation for the upcoming season. The Wildcat cheerleaders began their camp on June 5 as they worked on routines, skills and techniques that they will be using throughout an intense varsity cheerleading season. They finished their camp on June 7 after a few days of training and preparation. After the completion of the summer training camp, the Wildcat cheerleaders will begin their preparation for the competitive season and for performances for the sports team. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Future Ladycat softballers get training from varsity staff
Future Ladycat softballers get training from varsity staff
The youth softball players in Weimar got invaluable experience after training with the coaching staff of the Weimar varsity softball team. The legacy of Weimar softball looks to continue its strong history after its recent state championship win by passing the skills and knowledge down to their young future stars. The youth softball players benefitted from the guidance of legendary Weimar coach, Roger Maupin, as well as valuable staff member Amanda Machicek. The players also got some extra help from varsity pitcher Reagan Wick who made major contributions to this season’s state championship run. The next generations of Ladycats will be looking to wean as much knowledge and guidance as possible to keep their impressive run going. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Clippers edge Vets in extra innings
Clippers edge Vets in extra innings
The Vets traveled to Shiner Sunday to take on the Shiner Clippers before they went down in a one-run loss. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Highland Park: Eagle Lake’s neighborhood of the future, 1911
Highland Park: Eagle Lake’s neighborhood of the future, 1911
Eagle Lake Remembers 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
National Garden Week observed with delivery of flower arrangements throughout Columbus
National Garden Week observed with delivery of flower arrangements throughout Columbus
A More Beautiful Community 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
TxDOT assists with saving heritage tree
TxDOT assists with saving heritage tree
COLUMBUS – When people drive down Walnut Street, they may be impressed with the new sidewalks, but what people may not know is that the sidewalk project, which started earlier this year in January by TxDOT, included some partnership between locals and TxDOT officials. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus hosts youth sports camps
Columbus hosts youth sports camps
High School athletics helped the next generation of Cardinal athletes make some progress in their athletic careers with camps focused on helping them develop the skills and attitudes they will need to succeed at the next level. With camps running all summer, Columbus has already hosted a few in some different sports. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus graduate to visit Paris for world-class speed run gaming
Columbus graduate to visit Paris for world-class speed run gaming
A Columbus alum with a unique skillset has earned a chance at worldwide recognition with his abilities. Gaming speed runner Cameron Divin is a recent graduate of Columbus that holds the top five in several world records for his game of choice: Minecraft. His most recent speed run vaulted him up the ranks internationally after finishing with the second-fastest time in the world, just over 15 seconds slower than the all-time world record. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus little leaguers win Area Championships
Columbus little leaguers win Area Championships
The Little League teams for Columbus have gotten out to a strong start in the season after a few team claimed their respective Area Championships. The 7U softball All-stars as well as the 8U baseball All-stars had strong performances in their final games of area, claiming the championship and moving on to the next level of little league. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus QB goes D1 with Baylor
Columbus QB goes D1 with Baylor
Columbus star quarterback Adam Schobel has made a decision on where he will continue his athletic career on the gridiron. With two more high school seasons to play, Schobel has made a huge commitment, announcing to Baylor that he intends to attend their school and play football for the Bears. After coming off a deep playoff run this past season and a strong freshman season, Baylor had plenty of arguments to keep the slinger in Texas. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake’s Opera Houses
Eagle Lake’s Opera Houses
Eagle Lake Remembers 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
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