Around The County

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.

WEIMAR LIONS HOST POLICE CHIEF

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.

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.

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.

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

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

COUNTY FAIR COURT VISITS THE HOUSTON RODEO

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.

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.

EAGLE LAKE INTERMEDIATE PICKS FEBRUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ROCKS PROJECT

ST. MICHAEL SERVES COMMUNITY WITH YARD WORK

It’s competition season at St. Anthony and the Saints have been bringing back some nice honors from various events.

GIRL FRIENDS GROUP VISITS THE STANZEL MUSEUM

BOY SCOUT TROOP HELPS WITH OPERA HOUSE RESTORATION

FLAG DISPLAY OF THE MONTH CHOSEN

ENCORE LIONS DONATE TO WEIMAR LIBRARY

Benito Rangel, a member of the Eagle Lake Public Works Department, celebrated his retirement in the Council Chambers with family and peers from the city as his 27-year tenure serving Eagle Lake came to an end.