Around The County

LA GRANGE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DONATE TO TURTLE WING

The Weimar VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 met for its regular meeting on Jan. 9 with 11 members present. The meeting was opened according to the Ritual by President Charlene Muras.

The county elections office has released the full list of positions up for election at the upcoming primaries. Several incumbents are up for reelection this cycle, and there are a few candidates that will be running unopposed. Below is a list of the positions up for election and the candidates vying for their respective positions. There are no democratic candidates for any local positions in Colorado County. A full voter’s guide with a description of each candidate will be available in the Citizen in the weeks preceding the election.

It’s Gala time at St. Anthony School! Mark your calendar for Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. and prepare to enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. This year’s Gala will be held at the Southern Oaks Event Center (formerly Braden Hall). Tickets are $50 each and may be purchased from any SAS student or the school office. Purchased tickets will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win $1,000. Reserved tables for 8 and sponsorships are also available. Contact the school office for more information.

The fourth graders at Columbus Elementary School welcomed members of the local chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Kathleen Townzen and Donna Pustejovsky from the Dilue Rose Harris chapter presented a Pioneer Life Trunk filled with replicas of items from the republic of Texas era. They sprinkled in a little bit of Texas history while explaining the use of everyday items, household items to toys. Students compared the items to their modern-day counterparts. The class got to demonstrate, handle, and play with the items and relate to their own experiences.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS MAKE CRAFTS IN THE NEW YEAR

WHS DONATES TO WEIMAR FFA

ELIS SELECTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY HOLDS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

CHS HONORS VETERANS THROUGH CHRISTMAS THEMED DEDICATION

Lighted Parade with cool floats, Ladies Night Out, Tourism Assessment Group, Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Museum, starting the new Workforce/Education Committee, organizing the Downtown/Small Business Committee, organizing the new Chamber Ambassadors and a continuing flow of new and excited members joining the Chamber has made for a very busy last several months!We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all the help and great participation in all of the events this year including our special 200 Year Celebration, the amazing Magnolia Days Festival and the 4th of July Fireworks! We would not have been successful without you!! THANK YOU!!

Woods, Waters and Wildlife

Partygoers enjoyed wonderful food and so much fun visiting with each other and with Santa Claus at the garden club’s Christmas Tasting Luncheon.

WEIMAR – At the most recent City Council meeting, Police Chief Mark Jameson established a new tradition for exemplary police work in the area with police commendation awards.

Audrey Dyer, eighth-grade science teacher at Columbus Jr. High, will celebrate the new year with some “winnings” from the Columbus Education Foundation. Her application for a CEF Classroom Grant awards her $750.00 to purchase items on her “classroom dream list.” Her listed items provide new equipment to help students better engage in the learning experience. She is always looking for creative ways to enhance learning for her 120 science students, ages 13-14 years.

COLUMBUS – The police departments of Colorado County came together in support of the children in various county Boys and Girls Clubs for the Shop with a Cop event.

INDUSTRY STATE BANK DONATES TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

COLUMBUS – The Family and Youth Services organization and the Sheriff’s Office combined to host this year’s edition of ‘Deputy Santa’ at the fairgrounds for the youth of Colorado County on Sat. Dec 16. Children and families had access to food, games, Christmas themed decorations as well as the opportunity for pictures with Santa.

On March 2, 1948, the Mansfield Memorial Library was officially opened. Judge Joseph Jefferson Mansfield provided the land in partnership with the City of Columbus, to build a public library. Within a short time, Columbus had outgrown the building. In 1977, Miss Lee Nesbitt had the vision to purchase land and build a library across the street from Columbus Elementary School.