Around The County

Twenty-two members from the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild attempted something new with the Guild’s Quilt of Valor Project. Scraps of patriotic material were cut into various lengths and widths, and each Member was asked to make 8 1/2” or 9 1/2” blocks using a Log Cabin design.

NEW SOCCER LEAGUE CUTS RIBBON ON INAUGURAL SEASON

A program called “Plants of the Bible” will be offered at the Columbus Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, April 10 at 10 a.m. at The Lighthouse at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 Veterans Drive in Columbus. Arrive early for coffee and refreshments at 9:30 a.m.

Columbus city leaders are kicking off the 2024 Columbus Trash Off Event by urging all citizens to join in the annual citywide clean-up campaign. Each spring local citizens work together to clean-up the Columbus community from March through May by picking up litter, cleaning roadsides and parks, planting trees and flowers, painting fences, mowing vacant lots, helping neighbors with clean-up jobs, beautifying their homes and lawns, and removing debris. The spring cleanup campaign is part of the annual Keep Texas Beautiful statewide clean-up.

CHS ONE-ACT PLAY REACHES AREA

GARWOOD ELEMENTARY RELEASES HONOR ROLL

ELIS SELECTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

“Ready, Set, Library!”

The Turtle Wing Foundation has been active to end March and hopes to keep their activity throughout the month of April after announcing a matching donation initiative.

GARWOOD VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY HOSTS EASTER EVENT

Many things in life can be rather dangerous. For me, the most dangerous things in my life are thoughts.

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is at the table of many conversations happening in the region that include workforce, transportation, housing, business growth, economic, and community development. Recognizing that we cannot control certain outcomes like weather, national economy, international conflicts, etc., we do recognize that we can help be a builder of and resource to our members and community.

ST. MICHAEL

St. Anthony would like to wish all a happy Easter!

The Community Beautification award for March was given to First State Bank at 420 Walnut St. Beautiful new blue planters filled with red azaleas and Dusty Millers have been placed along Walnut Street.

MARCH YARD OF THE MONTH SELECTED

Turtle Wing Foundation member Emma threw out a strike for the first pitch at the Schulenburg softball game on Tuesday, March 19 as part of the school’s Turtle Wing Game.

WEIMAR LIONS HOST LOCAL LIBRARIAN

Spring is here, which makes it a good time to stop by the local library for a visit.

Congregations of the Tri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA will observe Holy Week and the Easter Celebration.