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Hurricane season officially began June 1 and ends Nov. 30. According to ready.gov, hurricanes can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding. Ready. gov also reports that storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States. Here are some hurricane preparedness tips from ready.gov, an official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

WHARTON – Twenty- five students have earned their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing from Wharton County Junior College. A pinning ceremony was held at the conclusion of the Spring 2023 semester on the Wharton campus.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce introduces its newest member of the Board of Directors, Chef Raoul, owner of Chef Raoul Catering.

HUNTSVILLE – The following area students received degrees during the 2023 spring semester at Sam Houston State University: -Lisa Janak of Columbus, Master of Library Science in Library Science.

MAYOR ISSUES POPPY DAY PROCLAMATION

WEIMAR KOC AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

PHO 109 RIBBON CUTTING

CAMP OAK HAVEN RIBBON CUTTING

The Columbus KC Council 2971 recently deposited a $5,000 into the Matching Funds Campaign account at Fayette Savings Bank for the benefit of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn, Texas, rebuilding fund.

RISE BROADBAND RIBBON CUTTING

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.

Discover Dinah Bowman’s fish prints and botanicals at ARTS Gorman Gallery, 1201 Kessler Ave., Schulenburg.

COMPILED BY STAFF

CDA garage sale June 15-16

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. is calling all high school females, including future freshmen who will be in high school this fall, to attend the Magnolia Belle orientation on Saturday, June 10 at the Stafford Opera House, 425 Spring St.

BANK, LIBRARY HOST CYBERSECURITY EVENT

COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR ART SHOW OPENING

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION BRINGS SMILES TO ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS