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COLUMBUS – The public is invited to attend the Columbus Education Foundation’s “Launch Party” on Saturday, July 22, 4-6 p.m. at Hound Song Brewery.

COMMUNITY ATTENDS “GLITCH” ART EXHIBIT

ISAAC MICHAEL PETERS

EAGLE LAKE – The city council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 11 to discuss property taxes, ordinances and a proposed fitness court.

According to the Colorado County Elections Office, the H.B. 2015 has amended the Government Code to raise, from 70 to 75, the age at which a person qualifies for an exemption from jury service on the basis of age and the age at which a person may claim a permanent exemption from jury service.

Did you know that there is a national shortage of poll workers, and we feel that shortage right here in Colorado County? Election workers are essential to ensuring that elections are a success. Poll workers can be the difference between a smooth election, long lines, or mass confusion.

WEIMAR – The Weimar VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 held its regular meeting on July 11.

DALLAS – The Columbus FFA program had a quality showing in the FFA state speaking competitions at the Annual Texas FFA Convention. Alley Fitzgerald represented Columbus as she delivered a compelling performance in her two categories to take a top ten placement in each. She took an eighth-place finish in the Soil and Water Stewardship speaking competition for one of her top placements. Her other finish was an even higher-quality finish as she took a top three spot in Extemporaneous speaking. Fitzgerald took the bronze in that competition to round out her day and claim a medal for Columbus FFA.

DALLAS – The 95th annual Texas FFA Convention hosted Weimar FFA and hundreds of other schools as they recognized different state awards for the teams present. Weimar received plenty of recognition themselves with several of their members taking the highest honor the Texas FFA Association can bestow. They also had a few of their competitive teams receive some recognition for their performance as well in state competitions, receiving trophies and certificates to mark their achievements in their respective categories.

FRELSBURG – The parishioners of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church invite the public to their Country Festival on Sunday, Aug. 6 on the church grounds, 1031 Church Lane.

LAGRANGE – The Colorado Valley Quilt Guilt will welcome their own Kristi Asbill as a guest speaker on Tuesday, July 25 at 10 a.m.

CHPT HOSTS SOCIAL HOUR

EAGLE LAKE – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office invites the public to attend a Back to School Bash at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 N. Walnut Ave., on Aug. 5 to get ready for the school year.

COLUMBUS – Families who want to “putter around” will get their wish granted at Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St., on Friday, July 28, with Library Mini Golf, from noon-5:30 p.m.

COLUMBUS – The Wellness Council has announced the following meeting dates as they prepare to hold their monthly meetings again starting in August after a brief summer break.

COLUMBUS – The public is invited to a grand opening and ribbon cutting for Finance Home America, LLC, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 hosted by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

JULY COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD

CGC JULY YARD OF MONTH

PUBLIC COMES OUT FOR “TASTE OF COLUMBUS”

Older adults and people with disabilities who are on Medicaid (and their authorized representatives) should be on the lookout for important notices from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission about their Medicaid renewal.