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LA GRANGE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DONATES TO TURTLE WING

Joseph and Cassondra Olsen of Columbus are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Parker Renn Olsen on March 14 in Brenham, Texas. He weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length.

WEIMAR LIONS TAKE PART IN KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL CAMPAIGN

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is joining Medical Skin Associates and Spa to host the April Lunch and Learn at the Stafford Opera House – Buddy Rau Room.

WALLIS – 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 second of a series of public meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the Wallis Columbus Club Hall, 703 Columbus Road.

There are some upcoming changes to the 2023 Colorado County Fair.

WHARTON – Registration will soon open for Wharton County Junior College’s May Mini-Term, Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 semesters.

LAGRANGE – The hall quickly filled up with a sea of red, white and blue fabrics. The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild “Quilts of Valor” workshop was in full swing on Wednesday.

CHAMBER EASTER EGG HUNT

EASTER EGG HUNT AT COLUMBUS OAKS ASSISTED LIVING

Congregations of the Tri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA will observe Holy Week and the Easter Celebration will soon be here. Palm Sunday will have us remembering that day when Jesus enters Jerusalem with the waving of palm branches and hearing shouts by the crowds “Hosanna, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” We will gather for Maundy Thursday services, celebrating the Sacrament and remembering that night when Jesus gathered with His disciples and instituting the Lord’s Supper. And then Good Friday, when people of faith recall the great suffering Jesus endured and the death that came on the cross. And our Jesus goes to that cross for our salvation. He gives His all out of His love for all of us.

The Live Oak Art Center hosted its first Songwriter Series Fundraiser Concert with Darrel Appelt featuring Phillip Brummett on March 30. The evening included a social hour and concert. Attendees were able to enjoy musical selections from Appelt and hear stories behind his songs such as “Blue Eyed Girl,” inspired from meeting his wife in San Marcos, “My Baby Likes My Texas” and more. The proceeds from the night went towards the art center.

Community members from near and far came to the library on March 30 to attend a forensic anthropology presentation by Amanda Danning at Nesbitt Memorial Library. Danning discussed the bestselling book, “No Bone Overturned” by Jeff Benedict. The book is based on the true story of Dr. Doug Owsley, a forensic anthropologist at the Smithsonian, and one of his greatest accomplishments when he sued the U.S. Department of Justice to stop them from reburying a 9,000-year-old skeleton called the “Kennewick Man.” Danning talked about evaluating “Kennewick Man” and how she, with some assistance, developed a program that used grids to help with facial reconstruction.

NADA – On March 25, the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake held a family day for Cadets who joined the January 2023 class. This day is special because it is the first time families have seen their teen since they entered the program in January.

Those considering voting in this upcoming election are being reminded by the Colorado County Elections Office to register by April 6.

Volunteers help clean up MidTown Park

COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School One Act Play advanced to Area after competing at the Bi-District contest in Edna last Thursday.

EAGLE LAKE – Those interested in learning about the history and culture of Eagle Lake can visit the Prairie Edge Museum, 408 E. Main St.