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New operational leader joins Granite Media
New operational leader joins Granite Media
TAYLOR – An experienced sales, marketing and operations professional has added his talents to the executive ranks at Granite Media Partners Inc., company officials said. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association hosts Lunch-N-Learn series
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association hosts Lunch-N-Learn series
Colorado County members of the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association are pleased to announce the upcoming Colorado County Lunch-N-Learn Series in Winter/Spring 2024 focused on gardening and horticulture. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
County 4-H members take on dairy judging contests
County 4-H members take on dairy judging contests
Colorado County 4-H members had a successful weekend at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Dairy Judging Contest. This contest gave members the opportunity to evaluate heifers and cows in the Jersey, Brown Swiss and Holstein breeds, as well as giving seniors an opportunity to give oral reasons as to why they placed a class. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
HHSC encourages cancer screenings during Cervical Health Awareness Month
HHSC encourages cancer screenings during Cervical Health Awareness Month
AUSTIN – As part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month in January, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
SHERIFF’S REPORT
SHERIFF’S REPORT
01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Students at the Bee School can suit up and watch while a hive of live bees is opened and inspected. The school will be held March 2 in Brenham. Courtesy photo
Central Texas Beekeepers School now accepting students
The 14th annual Central Texas Beekeepers School will be held on Saturday, March 2 at Brenham High School in Brenham, Texas. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Thousands of homeless pets need help to survive winter storms
Thousands of homeless pets need help to survive winter storms
HOUSTON – The number of pets living on the streets in our region is believed by many to be at an all-time high. With the Gulf Coast Region preparing for back-to-back weather systems that will drop temperatures to dangerous levels, residents are urged to help homeless or loose pets. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County livestock producers reminded to report forage losses by Jan. 30
Colorado County livestock producers reminded to report forage losses by Jan. 30
COLUMBUS – Colorado County U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Executive Director Dawn Hoffmann reminds livestock producers who suffered grazing losses that occurred throughout 2023 due to drought to report their losses timely and to enroll in the Livestock Forage Disaster Program by Jan. 30. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Still shining
Still shining
‘Chapel Church’ feels no ways tired after 125 years 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
New Fire Marshal, proclamation from City Council
New Fire Marshal, proclamation from City Council
WEIMAR – The City Council’s first regular meeting of the new year saw a decision being made on the position of Fire Marshal after the previous Marshal, Mc-Caul Ulrich, resigned due to a potential breach in nepotism code. The city accepted recommendations before holding a vote in open session and deciding on the position. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
The Chamber met with several businesses in attendance. From left they are Nikki Upson with Columbus Oaks, John Jones with Three Crosses Ministries, Srinivas “Ross” Mudunuri with St. Christina’s EMS and Chamber Board members Janet Hollman and Becky Nutt.
COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETS FOR MIXER
COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETS FOR MIXER 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Community Hospital welcomes first newborn of 2024
Columbus Community Hospital welcomes first newborn of 2024
COLUMBUS – Columbus Community Hospital welcomed the first newborn of 2024 when Theo Vavrusa was born Jan. 2 to Dana Benz and Trey Vavrusa of Hallettsville. Dr. Eslam Elhammady and the labor and delivery nurses at CCH delivered the 8.3 lbs. baby boy. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
National Law Enforcement Day
National Law Enforcement Day
National Law Enforcement Day 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Turtle Wing Toast coming up Jan. 25
Turtle Wing Toast coming up Jan. 25
The Turtle Wing Foundation’s annual Toast event is slated for Thursday, Jan. 25 at Sengelmann Hall’s second floor in Schulenburg. Doors open at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar during cocktail hour. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Grants
LCRA community grant program accepting applications through January
Grants of up to $50,000 available to first responders, civic groups, other nonprofits 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to discuss right time to hire staff
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to discuss right time to hire staff
LA GRANGE – The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group is excited to invite all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join their next gathering which will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10. RNNG creates opportunities for the organizations that do so much good in our rural communities to share their missions and visions, discuss community needs and partnership opportunities, bring in experts to facilitate growth and professionalism, and simply connect to maximize the efficiency and impact that participants can bring to Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca and surrounding counties. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
The first Chamber mixer of 2024 at First National Bank
The first Chamber mixer of 2024 at First National Bank
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce and First National Bank of Eagle Lake, Columbus Branch would like to extend an invitation to all Columbus Chamber Members to attend the first quarterly mixer of 2024 hosted by FNB on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. First National Bank is located at 408 Walnut St. in beautiful, historic downtown Columbus. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
125 year anniversary
Local church to celebrate 125th anniversary
COLUMBUS – The New Greater Smith Chapel Baptist Church at 833 Preston St. will be celebrating a major milestone on Sunday, Jan. 14 as they host their 125th church anniversary at 3 p.m. following their normal Sunday service. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
CHS to host faculty recital at auditorium
CHS to host faculty recital at auditorium
COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School band program is preparing for a musical showcase featuring the band director and fellow high-grade musicians on Thursday, Feb. 1 at the high school auditorium. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Equipping the Saints church event holds 40th anniversary
Equipping the Saints church event holds 40th anniversary
The 40th anniversary for the Annual Equipping the Saints sponsored by the Bluebonnet Conference of ELCA Congregations will be celebrated in 2024. The all-day event is being hosted by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 400 N. Esplanade, Cuero on Saturday, Feb. 3. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Past, Understanding the Present and Preparing for the Future.” 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
BMGA to hold Lunch N Learn programs
BMGA to hold Lunch N Learn programs
Colorado County members of the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association are pleased to announce the upcoming Colorado County Lunch-N-Learn Series in Winter/Spring 2024 focused on gardening and horticulture! 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
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