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Message from the FFA president
Message from the FFA president
This is Audrey Potter, 2022-2023 president of the Columbus FFA Chapter, to remind you about the 80th Annual Columbus FFA Show and Sale coming up on March 3 and 4! 03/01/2023 12:00 AM
BILLY ROY WISDOM
BILLY ROY WISDOM
Bi l ly Roy Wisdom passed away on Feb. 26, 2023, in Houston, Texas at the age of 73. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM
JULIE MARIE PROCTER
JULIE MARIE PROCTER
Julie Marie (Ruffeno) Procter, 57, passed away peacefully Feb. 25, 2023, in Houston, Texas, after a lifelong battle with a debilitating neurovascular condition. Julie was born Sept. 9, 1965 in Houston, and in 1971 her family relocated from Stafford to Columbus, Texas, which Julie proudly recognized as her hometown. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM
CLARA LOUISE BOTARD
CLARA LOUISE BOTARD
Clara Louise Botard, 92, of Sheridan, Texas, passed away on Feb. 23, 2023, in Columbus, Texas. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM
EDWARD HERBERT GOLD
EDWARD HERBERT GOLD
Edward Herbert Gold, 70, of Garwood, peacefully passed away at his home on Feb. 25, 2023, after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was born on July 22, 1952 to the late Albert and Agatha Leopold Gold. Ed reluctantly retired from farming on Feb. 25, 2023. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3371 and St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. He also served on the board for the American Rice Growers Association of Garwood and the Colorado County Appraisal District Board. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM
JEAN ELIZABETH TOLAND
JEAN ELIZABETH TOLAND
Jean Elizabeth Toland, 64, of Boerne, Texas, passed away, Feb. 16, 2023. She was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, on Dec. 21, 1958, to John and Betty Linden. Her family moved to Houston in 1971. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM
SHARON ANN MEYER
SHARON ANN MEYER
Sharon Ann Meyer, 80, of Austin, Texas, passed away on Feb. 26, 2023, in Austin, Texas. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM
A new life
A new life
My name is Angelika Munoz, and I am currently a cadet private at Texas ChalleNGe Academy. I heard about the program from my mother. She and my father told me that they wanted nothing but the best for me, but at first, I wasn’t sure if TCA was the right choice or what was best for me. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM
Rep. Stan Kitzman attends Gov. Abbott’s State of the State address
Rep. Stan Kitzman attends Gov. Abbott’s State of the State address
AUSTIN – On Feb. 16, Rep. Stan Kitzman attended Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State address that outlined his goals and emergency priorities for the 88th Legislative Session. Kitzman is serving his first term in Austin proudly representing House District 85. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM
Street takeover spurs governor’s action
Street takeover spurs governor’s action
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 03/01/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Elementary School Presents Honor Roll Students for 4th Six Weeks, 2022-2023
Columbus Elementary School Presents Honor Roll Students for 4th Six Weeks, 2022-2023
02/28/2023 05:36 PM
Weimar High School Presents Honor Roll Students for 4th Six Weeks, 2022-2023
Weimar High School Presents Honor Roll Students for 4th Six Weeks, 2022-2023
02/28/2023 03:40 PM
Weimar Junior High School Presents Honor Roll Students for 4th Six Weeks, 2022-2023
Weimar Junior High School Presents Honor Roll Students for 4th Six Weeks, 2022-2023
02/28/2023 03:37 PM
Splashway to hire 500+ “family members”
Splashway to hire 500+ “family members”
02/23/2023 02:57 PM
Purple martin program coming to library
Purple martin program coming to library
02/22/2023 03:26 PM
Nesbitt Memorial Library ribbon cutting Feb. 16
Nesbitt Memorial Library ribbon cutting Feb. 16
Nesbitt Memorial Library ribbon cutting Feb. 16 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Judge Prause reports on TxDOT I-10 expansion
Judge Prause reports on TxDOT I-10 expansion
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Commissioners met in regular session Feb. 13. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Council discuss food truck ordinances, new signage
Council discuss food truck ordinances, new signage
EAGLE LAKE – The City Council met in regular session on Feb. 14. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
When Eagle Lake was Potato King of the South
When Eagle Lake was Potato King of the South
Potatoes in Colorado County? We were aware of the great fields of cotton, corn, sugar cane and rice in our fertile Colorado River bottom area, but large fields of potatoes? Who knew? 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
From humble beginnings to an educational success
From humble beginnings to an educational success
Gwendolyn R. Knight was born Sept. 12, 1952 in Weimar, Texas to Shephard Ward and Ethel Stevenson Ward. Her mother was a Weimar native, but Knight has spent all of her life in Altair, Texas. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus City Council discuss TxDOT updates, food trucks
Columbus City Council discuss TxDOT updates, food trucks
COLUMBUS – The City Council met in regular session Feb. 13. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
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