Around The County

RICE SENIORS PREPARE FOR STANDARDIZED TESTS

I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds – achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

In honor of the upcoming ‘Turtle Wing Day’, The Turtle Wing Foundation invites residents to wear their Turtle Wing Gear (or green) to school and work to show their support and inclusion of friends and family who have learning challenges.

HOUSTON – Several members of the Weimar FFA chapter competed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, representing Weimar during the animal showcase on March 7.

The Greater Colorado Valley Wellness Council is in the middle of a campaign to help bring awareness to the presence of Child Abuse in the United States in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness month during March.

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Republican Party is set to host a party convention for republicans in the precinct and the county on Saturday, March 23 at 805 Radio Lane in the County Multipurpose Room.

Weimar Public Library is a little quieter this week but still has great activities to be involved in.

The Colorado County Wildlife Management Association’s Banquet is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Columbus Hall in Columbus.

WEIMAR LIONS HOST POLICE CHIEF

Throughout February and early March, Industry State Bank has been participating in Credit for Life programs at various schools in the county and gave a money smarts course sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.

As spring break approaches, TxDOT is teaming up with college students to make sure their celebrations don’t have catastrophic consequences.

Arts for Rural Texas is committed to providing art experiences and art education to the children of rural Texas throughout the year. ARTS’ Summer Camps provide a creative space for young artists to learn and play. Each camp offers a fun and interactive curriculum where students can learn many different art forms, such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, quilting, felting, movie making, performing arts, music and much more.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ROCKS PROJECT

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce welcomed Mraz Quality Golf Carts to the community with a Grand Opening and Ribbon cutting on March 1 at their 1538 Fannin St. location.

COLUMBUS – The African American community in Colorado County celebrated their culture and history with a banquet in the cafeteria of Columbus High School on Saturday, March 2.

SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 20232024 school year for their highly-coveted Joseph & Victor Stanzel Memorial Scholarship.

EAGLE LAKE INTERMEDIATE PICKS FEBRUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

COUNTY FAIR COURT VISITS THE HOUSTON RODEO

The Navidad Valley Cattle Women are seeking applicants for their 2024 Scholarships.