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FULSHEAR – Five local governments have joined together as a local government corporation to plan and build a 31-mile shared-use trail along a former rail line west of Houston and are hosting the third of a series of public meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, June 5, at the Irene Stern Community Center, 6920 Katy Fulshear Road, Fulshear. The 1093 Rails to Trails Local Government Corporation was established in February 2022 and is a non-profit organization acting on behalf of Austin County and the cities of Eagle Lake, Fulshear, Wallis, and Weston Lakes, according to a release. The LGC will enter an agreement with the Fort Bend Toll Road Authority to plan and build a shared-use path along a 31-mile stretch of former rail corridor. The trail will run alongside FM 1093 from Fulshear to Eagle Lake to provide hiking and biking opportunities for local residents, serve as a tourist destination, offer alternative transportation options between communities, and connect more communities with opportunities for connections to other trail projects in the region.

SCHULENBURG – The Alliance for College and Career Student Success will offer a special oneday camp at Blinn College – Schulenburg Campus on Thursday, June 8 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COLUMBUS – The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run returned to Colorado County on Thursday, May 18.

CHS TALENT SHOW A SUCCESS

On Monday, May 8, 2023, a schoolwide Memorial Tree Dedication was presented at Eagle Lake Intermediate School in memory of Drae’dyn Fuller who would have been a fourth grader this year. He and his father, Deshaune Fuller, a much-loved youth sports coach in Eagle Lake, died in a car accident in September 2021. The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club provided the Memorial oak tree through the donations of Glueck Tree Farm, Cat Spring, Texas.

STEPHENS NAMED EL YARD OF THE MONTH

LIL’ EINSTEIN GRADUATES

German Dinner kicks off Magnolia Days Festival

WEIMAR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RECOGNIZE HONORARY MEMBERS

On May 15, Moonside Macaron held its grand opening and ribbon cutting. There to partake in the ceremony, from left: Tim Kelley, mayor, Connie Herman, Chamber of Commerce staff, GayeLynn Thomas, Chamber of Commerce president, Stan Warfield, Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Charles Jackson, city manager, Rod Marcotte, building owner, David Burkhalter, Moonside Macarons owner, Ashley Pitre, Downon90 owner, Joseph Torres, Downon90 owner, and Jorge Vazquez, Moonside Macarons owner. The business is located at 101 W. Main St. in Eagle Lake.

WEIMAR UNITED DONATES TO TURTLE WING

CCH SPRING GIVEAWAY WINNER

Teacher Appreciation Week was celebrated last week, May 8-12. On May 9, Industry State Bank wanted to show their support and appreciation of teachers by starting their day off with a meal for breakfast. The bank offered teachers at all Columbus Independent School District schools and St. Anthony’s Catholic School breakfast tacos, sponsored by ISB. The bank said they offered the meal to give thanks to all the teachers and staff for the hard work they put in year-round with their students.

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COLUMBUS – The fifth-grade classes of Columbus Elementary School and St. Anthony Catholic School were scheduled to bury a time capsule on Thursday, May 11 at the Courthouse.

The following dates and times below are graduations for Weimar, Rice Consolidated, and Columbus:

WEIMAR – The Friends of the Weimar Public Library and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Colorado County will present “Pasture Weed Identification: Strategies and Tips” at the Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square, on Friday, May 26.

TYLER - The University of Texas at Tyler named Jose De La Garza of Eagle Lake to the spring 2023 Dean’s List.

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother–which is the first commandment with a promise–so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” (Ephesians 6:1-3) Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open to our entire community. Please stop by the school office for the necessary paperwork or with any questions! We’d love to have you as part of our school family!

Workplaces and community members are encouraged to swap cars for handlebars

SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg/ Weimar Area Parents as Teachers held their annual Art in the Park event on Saturday, May 6.