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Phoebe Lake, owner of a specialty plant nursery called New Leaf Nursery in Brenham, will present the program “Some Like It Hot” to members of Columbus Garden Club on Wednesday March 13. The nursery specializes in fine herbs, perennials and native plants that are sold in farmer’s markets. Janet Johnson, President of the garden club, says “the program will be about heat-loving plants for Central Texas and will be a power point presentation that will include handouts and allow time for attendees to ask questions.”

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is taking public comment until March 27 to the following proposed changes to the 2024-2025 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations Eliminate the Light Goose Conservation Order from both Eastern and Western Goose Zones.

LA GRANGE – The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, an initiative launched in 2021 by the Fayette Community Foundation, is proud to announce a successful community response to its third annual campaign, marking a significant milestone in mental health awareness and support within the region.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S GROUP HOSTS EVENT FOR RICE HIGH SCHOOL

Javier Mendoza is the son of Laura Lozano and Ines Mendoza. He has been an active FFA member all four years of high school and has had the privilege to hold a variety of offices throughout his service.  

Alley Fitzgerald is the daughter of Brian and Rashelle Fitzgerald. She has been an active member of the Columbus FFA Chapter throughout her high school career and has dabbled in a wide array of activities within the organization. She previously served as the Chapter Secretary and currently serves as the Chapter President as well as Area XI President.  

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 9.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.79/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 4.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 7.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.6 cents in the last week and stands at $4.06 per gallon.

COLUMBUS – Early voting is in full swing in Colorado County as the first wave of polling for the March 5 primaries comes close to an end. However, the newly refurbished Elections Center at 1117 Travis St. had to deal with some unfortunate circumstances on Tuesday, Feb. 20 as a poll worker relieved themselves from their duties after witnesses reported the worker discussing a local resident in a negative light.

County OKs agreements, recognizes significant month

COLUMBUS – The Feb. 26 City Council meeting saw the Council move on a variety of actions including confirming the terms of three councilmembers who will be uncontested during the May Municipal elections and a recognition for the library after achieving a major milestone.

In recognition of Black History Month, the League of Women Voters of South-Central Texas will host a special Zoom presentation, Cotton and Sugar in Texas: 1800-2024, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28.

Texas A&M School of Public Health recently held its annual Career and Practicum Fair allowing Master and Doctoral Students to meet with a variety of city, county and non-profit agencies who may have available internship positions.

Texas A&M Forest Service is awarding $8.25 million through the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, a financial incentives program to fund non-industrial, private, small-acreage landowners. The five-year project, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and funded by the USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, will provide financial incentives to agricultural commodities across Texas.

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise elections and sign contracts.

Our 2023-2024 Columbus FFA Show is right around the corner! FFA members in all grade levels have been working hard year-round to develop proficiency in their projects and showmanship in order to ultimately ensure a prosperous sale.

AUSTIN – The Texas Public Safety Commission, along with Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw, presented two William P. Clements Excellence Awards along with several Lifesaving Awards, a Director’s Award and one Unit Citation, at the PSC meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the DPS Headquarters in Austin.