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Ladycats cruise over spring break to two blowout wins
Ladycats cruise over spring break to two blowout wins
The Ladycats’ varsity softball team has been putting up impressive performances all season led by effective hitting down the lineup and solid fielding with elite pitching. Each of these elements came together well for Weimar over the spring break holiday as they took a pair of relatively stressfree victories against district opponents. With strong outings from starting pitcher Reagan Wick who pitched two complete games over the break, the Ladycats allowed only one run from the two games combined. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus soccer teams prepare for postseason
Columbus soccer teams prepare for postseason
Both the boys’ and the girls’ varsity soccer teams for Columbus are gearing up for the first round of postseason competition after their strong runs through the regular season. Each team will be facing some stiff competition as the Lady Cards take on Brazosport in Bay City on Thursday, March 23 and the Cards take on Needville Saturday, March 25 on the Bluejay’s home field. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Wildcats walkoff winners in wild 11-inning game
Wildcats walkoff winners in wild 11-inning game
The Weimar varsity baseball team gutted out a pair of high-pressure victories to get out to a perfect district start. In both games, the Wildcats relied on their defensive efforts in the field and on the mound to lead them to some hard-fought wins. Weimar created an early lead and used their defense to hold on to win for their first district victory. They followed with an intense, 11-inning game against Ganado where Weimar once again used its stellar defense to hold off their opponents as the Wildcats found enough timely hits to claim their second district win. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
DRT exhibits Texas Pioneer Life Trunk for St. Anthony students
DRT exhibits Texas Pioneer Life Trunk for St. Anthony students
COLUMBUS – On March 9, Ms. Mary Tromblee’s class at St. Anthony Catholic School welcomed members of the Dilue Rose Harris chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
LAVERNE ANNIE WHITE
LAVERNE ANNIE WHITE
LaVerne Annie White, age 96, formerly of Columbus, Austin and Bastrop passed away March 17, 2023, in Bastrop, Texas. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
MARVIN ELO BECKER
MARVIN ELO BECKER
Marvin Elo Becker, 93, of Frelsburg, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Texas. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
SCARLETTE ILENE KIPP SOAPE
SCARLETTE ILENE KIPP SOAPE
Scarlette Ilene Kipp Soape, 75, of Flatonia, Texas, passed away on March 12, 2023 in Flatonia, Texas. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Bill would require fentanyl education
Bill would require fentanyl education
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Journey
Journey
Jan. 15, 2023 is a day that I will remember forever. I was sixteen, standing in the parking lot of Rice High School with my mother by my side. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor: 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Texas leads for jobs added over last year, growing faster than U.S.
Texas leads for jobs added over last year, growing faster than U.S.
AUSTIN – On March 13, Governor Greg Abbott congratulated Texans and Texas employers on helping our state lead the nation in job growth, following the news showing Texas led all states with 654,100 jobs added January 2022 to January 2023. Over those 12 months, Texas grew jobs at 5.0 percent, outpacing the national rate of 3.3 percent. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Ladycats have strong tourney following blowout win
Ladycats have strong tourney following blowout win
The Weimar Ladycats’ softball team has been turning out some big wins as they try to continue off the momentum from their deep postseason run last year. Their most recent feats over the week include a few no-hitters, blowout wins and double-digit scoring games as they took just one loss over the week that started with a big win over Schulenburg and ended with a dominant tournament run in San Marcos. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Wildcat golf takes third
Wildcat golf takes third
FLATONIA – The Wildcat golfers continued their strong season with another top-three placement. With a few sub-90 finishes as well as a silver medalist, the Wildcats as a whole turned in solid outings that helped the team’s score. The team finished with a score of 369 which was tied for second place. The final placement came down to a tie breaker in which Weimar claimed the bronze medal position. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
County teams in action at Cardinal Relays
County teams in action at Cardinal Relays
COLUMBUS- Every Colorado County varsity trackand- field team was in attendance for a close-to-home competition. Each team will likely be looking to improve upon their results after a relatively difficult day across the board. However, there were some standout performances as the athletes continue to get into the rhythm of meet season. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Wildcats beaten in tourney championship
Wildcats beaten in tourney championship
WEIMAR – The Wildcats got some of their best stretch of play of the season during their last tournament as they made a run to the first-place game against Sacred Heart. Weimar won through their pool games, finishing at the top along with the opposing Indians. In a high-scoring championship game, the Wildcats were not able to keep up with Sacred Heart’s scoring in a difficult 12-6 defeat. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR FARMERS MARKET
WEIMAR FARMERS MARKET
WEIMAR FARMERS MARKET 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
“Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” (Mark 10:15) Registration for the 2023-24 school year will be open to all St. Anthony Church Families on Monday, March 20, and will open to the community on Monday, April 3. Please stop by the school office for the necessary paperwork or with any questions! We’d love to have you as part of our school family! 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
FRANICS JOHN TRUCHARD
FRANCIS JOHN TRUCHARD
Francis John Truchard of Bernardo was born on Nov. 4, 1941 to Joe and Lily (Schneider) Truchard in Sealy, Texas. He was called to be with the Lord on March 8, 2023 at the age of 81. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM    1
LAURA AND ALEXANDER SHERRARD
LAURA AND ALEXANDER SHERRARD
Laura Marie “Rabbit” Sherrard, 55, and Alexander Conroy “Bunny” Sherrard, 16, of Houston, were taken from us on March 3, 2023. Laura was born Oct. 25, 1967, in Houston, Texas, and spent most of her childhood in Kenney, Texas. She was baptized in the Catholic Church. Laura was a confirmed Catholic and a true follower of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She had true a devotion to our Lady of the Rosary. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
INEZ SPENCER TOWNSEND
INEZ SPENCER TOWNSEND
We regretfully announce the passing of Inez Spencer Townsend (nee Spaeth), 100, of Williamsburg, Virginia, on March 5, 2023. Our mother, Inez, was one of the strongest and kindest persons and we were blessed to have her as our mother. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
JEROME FRANK ZBRANEK
JEROME FRANK ZBRANEK
Jerome Frank (Jerry) Zbranek passed from this life to the next on March 1, 2023. Born Oct. 4, 1928 in El Campo, Texas, Jerry graduated from Garwood High School and at the age of 21, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving honorably and proudly. After his service to his country, he returned to Garwood and with his wife, Ann raised one son and two daughters. As an avid outdoorsman and hunter, he shared that love with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with a focus on gun safety and responsible harvest of wildlife. In 2005, Jerry and Ann moved to Portland, Texas to be closer to family. Jerry always loved working in the yard and after moving to Brookdale Senior Living in Portland he began a beautiful container garden in a cove that was enjoyed by all who passed. His flower garden was honored as Yard of the Month by the Garden Club, and he maintained it beautifully until his passing. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
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