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My name is GayeLynn Thomas. I was born in Eagle Lake and have lived here for nearly all of my 60 years. Before retiring and opening a small business here, I worked as an educator for approximately 37 years, mostly at the community college level. In addition to my position on the city council, I currently serve as a director on both the Chamber of Commerce board and the Rails-to-Trails Project board, organizations focused on creating a better future for Eagle Lake. I believe that the residents of Eagle Lake deserve council members who are dedicated to moving our city forward. I am seeking re-election to the Eagle Lake City Council in order to continue the progress we are making, and I would appreciate your support on Election Day.

The Columbus Tractor Supply is providing free garden kits to local children to teach the basics of at-home gardening.

The Friends of the Weimar Public Library welcomes all area poets of any age to participate in the library’s National Poetry Month celebration.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is hosting a Multi-County New Landowner Education program to help new landowners be aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property.

On April 4, the John Everett Chapter of the DAR recognized the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1127 for their respect and display of the American Flag. Judy Zachmeyer presented the DAR Flag certificate to Roger Moyers at the VVA 1127 regular April meeting. The DAR also posted a sign in front of the Veterans Memorial Park to acknowledge this honor. The DAR said parades, sporting events, funerals, and the proper disposal of the American Flag are recognized by the VVA. The chapter said a container has been placed in the entry of Veteran’s Memorial Center where people can leave their tattered, torn flag and the VVA will take great care with the disposal.

GULF COAST BLOOD CENTER RECOGNIZES WEIMAR ENCORE LION FOR 25TH YEAR

WEIMAR – The Weimar Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 5875 met April 11 to elect new officers for 2023-2024.

COLUMBUS – Representatives from the Family and Youth Success program met with parents as they picked up their children from day care last week to provide resources that could help them take care of their children.

A More Beautiful Community

Eagle Lake Remembers

CGC APRIL YARD OF THE MONTH

APRIL COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD

AUSTIN – For the 12th year, Whole Earth Provision Co. will celebrate “April is Texas State Parks Month” by hosting a fund drive supporting Texas State Parks. The Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store will give all funds gathered at its six Texas store locations to help finance day-today operational expenses, including enhanced visitor programs, park trail maps and facilities maintenance.

GEORGETOWN – Election Administrator Rebecka LaCourse and Voting Systems Clerk Cody Nance joined colleagues from around the state at the Texas Association of Counties’ 2023 County Elections Academy in Georgetown from April 2-4.

RICE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETE AT UIL DISTRICT MEET

COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT BLINN COLLEGE

The City of Eagle Lake hosted their Enormous Easter Egg Hunt at Seaholm Park on Saturday

GRISSOM PLACES IN NFAA CHAMPIONSHIP

COLUMBUS – Residents passing the Colorado County Courthouse on Saturday, April 1 were met with a colorful surprise.