Around The County

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.

The Columbus Elementary School is prepared to host the Pre-K and Kindergarten Round up registration event on Tuesday, April 2.

WEIMAR – Parents as Teachers of Rural South Central Texas hosted their annual fundraising gala themed “UnMasking Potential with PAT” on Feb. 17. The event brought the community together who share a goal of supporting local families by “unmasking” the boundless potential within each child, especially during the most crucial early years of their lives.

COLUMBUS – For those looking into estate planning and the best ways to create a will, Nesbitt Memorial Library is hosting a panel of local experts on Thursday, March 21 to discuss some of the topic’s frequently asked questions.

All sixth-grade students are invited to participate in an essay contest celebrating Dads and Father-figures.

Texana recently celebrated the 10th Anniversary of its Crisis Center in Rosenberg with an outdoor reception in the parking lot of the Center with large tents, flowers, music and an abundance of food for those attending on Tuesday, March 12.

Arts for Rural Texas is thrilled to announce an upcoming painting workshop with Eric Jacobsen. Learn to paint expressive still life in oil or acrylic, loosen up your style, and give life and energy to paintings.

Katie Parker still gets nervous just crossing the street. Eight years ago, a careless driver plowed into her and her dog, Riley, while they were out for a jog. Parker was hit with such force that she was thrown more than 60 feet. Riley, a Great Dane, was killed on what was supposed to be a pleasant morning jog.

Local students recently participated in art and essay contests sponsored by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and received awards for the top entries.

During this Lenten season, St. Anthony students are attending Stations of the Cross and Adoration in the chapel weekly.

4-HER EARNS TOP 5 SPOT AT HOUSTON RODEO

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GETS CREATIVE FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS

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.

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.

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

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