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Today the St. Anthony classes are celebrating Christmas with Mass, caroling, class lunches, a pep rally and an early release at 12:30 p.m. for the holiday break. Classes will resume on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.

The Lil Einstein Learning Center in Columbus held their bike giveaway event on Saturday, Dec. 16 to give the parents and kids of Lil Einstein’s a significant gift for Christmas. The event featured the bikes, donuts and drinks, as well as pictures with the Grinch following receiving the new gifts.

ELIS SELECTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Blessings often come at unexpected times and in most unexpected ways and shapes.

The John Everett Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and Robert Rankin No. 62 Sons of the American Revolution recognized Rick and Wendy Haley for their American Flag display for the month of December. It is located at 207 McCormick St. in Columbus.

St. Michael holiday activities

EL INTERMEDIATE WINS PARADE AWARD

St. Anthony Catholic School is busy celebrating the holiday season and Christmas activities are happening daily.

COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY PERFORMS AT KATY MILLS MALL

COLUMBUS – The Christmas edition of Friday Night Live hosted by Noah’s Ark Coffee House will feature a longtime singer as its main performer on Dec. 8. Dorceal Duckens has been singing since being discovered by Prairie View A&M music professor Robert Henry who founded the Houston Ebony Opera Guild in 1983.

There are several locations that the residents of Colorado County will be able to meet and take pictures with Santa Claus.

Tri-County Realty LLC – Double G Realty Group held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Nov. 30.

Yesterday, St. Anthony 7th graders travelled to San Antonio to “remember the Alamo” while the 8th grade made their way underground to experience Natural Bridge Caverns. Tomorrow, the 2nd and 3rd grade will take a trip to Houston’s Main Street Theatre to watch a production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Speaking of productions, the St. Anthony One-Act Play cast has begun learning their lines and getting into character.

ST. MICHAEL’S STORYTIME, SCIENCE PROJECTS

SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HOSTS MAGICIAN FOR GIRLFRIENDS GROUP

EAGLE LAKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL’S STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

I’m not sure what happened to my closely guarded diet during these recent holidays, but I won’t ask. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has been so busy cooking and preparing food that she didn’t have time to oversee my diet.

The Deputy Santa Program will be a collaboration this year between the Sheriff’s Office and the Family & Youth Services. Applications for Deputy Santa can be picked up at the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office or at FAYS at 514 Washington St. All applications must be submitted at either location by 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. Applicants must be residents of Colorado County. Those wishing to donate gifts can also leave their donations at the listed locations as well as the Farm Bureau. For other contributions, contact Katlyn Perales at 979-732-2388 or [email protected].