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THE LIONS’ SHARE

COLUMBUS – A member s-only Columbus Chamber of Commerce mixer is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Live Oak Art Center.

WEIMAR – Researcher and author Charles Hebert will discuss his book “On the Run” and its depiction of the Runaway Scrape during a presentation Thursday at the United Church Fellowship Hall.

COLUMBUS – Two businesses – a restaurant and a boutique – are getting recognized by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce during upcoming ribbon cuttings.

EAGLE LAKE – An oil painting by a local rice farmer turned artist who proved he could coax life both from the earth and a canvas will be up for auction during a fundraiser for the Eula & David Wintermann Library.

Do you have “the card?” I mean a library card, of course! Each September, since 1987, there has been a national library card sign-up month. It all began as a response to then Secretary of Education, William Bennett, who stated: “Let’s have a campaign … Every child should obtain a library card and use it.” Using a library card regularly enhances a child’s education and combats illiteracy.

NO BULL ABOUT JUDGING

BUBBLE PARTY

COLUMBUS – The athletic department at St. Anthony Catholic School is gearing up for another competitive year, including handing out the newly established Athletes of the Month award, educators said.

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“Once a cowgirl, always a cowgirl,” smiled Colorado County native Sandra C. Thomas, who was nominated for the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth, Texas. Only four will be inducted in 2023.

These are some of the new education laws that go into effect this year

COLUMBUS – Preservationists are hoping a philanthropist’s $100,000 matching pledge will prompt others to make donations for much-needed repairs to the Stafford Opera House.

A select number of teachers in Rice Consolidated ISD schools will now be allowed to arm themselves for the protection of students and staff according to a statement released by the office of superintendent Bill Heffner, IV. The RCISD Board of Trustees accepted a resolution to bring the Guardian Program to their schools in an effort to emphasize campus safety.

Nearly 800 laws approved by Texas lawmakers went into effect Sept. 1 and many could have a direct impact on residents’ lives.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Volunteer Fire Department successfully put out a structure fire on New World Drive with the help of the Weimar Volunteer Fire Department. The combined force prevented the exterior from being engulfed in the flames. There was no physical damage to the family residing in the structure, but the fire resulted in a total loss of the interior.

The Weimar booster club is set to host a fundraising golf tournament to with all the proceeds going towards the booster club’s efforts to support the various sports programs at Weimar ISD schools. The tournament will be on Sept. 16 at the Weimar Golf Course.

The Columbus Lions are preparing for one of their largest fundraising events, their Annual “Bill & Bub” Golf Tournament.

OFFICER NEUMANN PROMOTED TO CORPORAL

COLUMBUS – The school year got off to a busy start for St. Anthony Catholic School’s Saints, including new opportunities for Junior High students during their elective period, educators said.