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EAGLE LAKE – Residents spoke at a Town Hall meeting held by the Eagle Lake City Council to express their opposition towards Endeavors opening a facility that would house migrant children.

Eagle Lake Remembers

The Cards’ varsity baseball team will officially have a new yearly tradition after they have their second annual car wash fundraiser on Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Country Fresh Cleaners at 10 am. Last year marked their first iteration of the event which helped them afford important equipment and team gear. However, there is a deeper meaning behind the Cards’ car wash as they pay their respects to a dearly departed, longtime fan of the team. In remembrance of Kristie Geisler, the team plans to continue their new tradition with the same spirit of joy and love for the team that Geisler displayed in life.

A car chase that started west of Hallettsville city limits in Lavaca County ended in Eagle Lake with one person arrested.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce received a proclamation from Governor Greg Abbott in recognition of Columbus’ upcoming Bicentennial Celebration, which marks 200 years of the city’s existence. The proclamation reads in part: “A town as old as Texas herself, Columbus has had a frontrow seat to an entire history. Two hundred years ago, settlers took up the ‘Gone to Texas’ banner and build a community that would stand the test of time … From General Houston’s base camp in the Revolution to the legendary cattle drives of a bygone saga, the town has witness many iconic moments and has epitomized both the noble pioneering spirit and the fierce independence that have come to define our people…The same values and valor that enabled Columbus to thrive in the age of westward expansion have indeed survived well into the new millennium … As you reflect upon your proud past and look toward and even brighter tomorrow, I hope that you will rededicate yourselves to the values and traditions that built your city ...”

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STANSBERRY GRADUATES FROM WCJC’S NURSING PROGRAM

“If anyone causes one of these little ones–those who believe in Me–to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” (Matthew 18:6)

WEIMAR FFA ASSISTS AT LIONS CLUB CHILI AND STEW DINNER

COLUMBUS – The Health and Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley kicked off the year by informing the public of its various committees and how people can get involved.

COLUMBUS – On behalf of the board of directors of the Columbus Food Pantry, thank you to all of our donors for your generous support of your local food pantry. 2022 was another challenging year for all of us amidst the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with inflation. Thanks to the considerate donations of friends like you, the Columbus Food Pantry was able to fill the gap for many families in our community.

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Beef and Forage Committee is hosting its five-hour CEU educational program to benefit TDA pesticide applicators.

EAGLE LAKE– Residents looking for mental and behavioral health services can seek help from Rice Medical Center’s Lighthouse program.

COLUMBUS – Residents who want to learn more about the history of native Texas plants can look to local horticulturist Stacy Renner with Take Root Nursery, 180 Oak Cluster Dr.

COLUMBUS – The public is invited to attend a free program, led by landscape architect Steve Wiste, to help them get their outdoors ready for spring.

COLUMBUS – The John Everett Chapter DAR awarded Donald Peikert a Community Service Award for his voluntary maintenance work at the Alleyton Cemetary.

EAGLE LAKE –Residents facing mobility challenges and a tight budget have a friend in Dale Alexander, head volunteer for the Colorado County Wheelchair Ramp Project.

WEIMAR – The Weimar Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 5875 met Jan. 10 to discuss several community initiatives.

DAR HONORS PROPER FLAG DISPLAY

WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS DISTRIBUTE

MOUNTED PATROL INVITES RESIDENTS TO ATTEND RODEO