Around The County

COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School band program is preparing for a musical showcase featuring the band director and fellow high-grade musicians on Thursday, Feb. 1 at the high school auditorium.

The Texas Right to Life organization is hosting a Walk for Life rally in support of anti-abortion efforts as well as protesting human trafficking and euthanasia in the nation. The Columbus-hosted event is planned for Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. starting at the Industry State Bank at 2015 Milam St.

Nesbitt Memorial Library invites families to a special Pajama Storytime on Friday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. with newly published author Lindsay Neath Hall featuring Ralph the Garden Gnome as well as an appearance by Jordan E. Fayette who created the art for the book.

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The Friends of the Nesbitt Library are hosting a program presented by Dr. Gerri Hanten on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Nesbitt Memorial Library for those who would like to become more creative in 2024. The program begins at 2 p.m.

St. Anthony will have an Early Childhood Open House on March 5 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Families are invited to participate in an activity, eat snacks and have the opportunity to meet St. Anthony’s 3K, 4K and Kindergarten teachers. Call 979-732-5505 to reserve a spot.

Members of the local chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas exhibited their Pioneer Life Trunk to Ms. Kelsey Bohuslav’s 4th grade class at Saint Anthony Catholic School. Kathleen Townzen and Donna Pustejovsky from the Dilue Rose Harris chapter presented various replica items from the mid-1800s. These ‘artifacts’ would be used in everyday life, such as maps and currency, household items and toys and games. As each item was presented, students were able to handle, experiment, and enjoy. The class was excited to participate and afterward enjoyed afternoon snacks.

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The Community Bible Study organization invites women in the Columbus area to participate in a 12-week study of Ephesians on Thursdays starting with Thursday, Feb. 15.

The 14th annual Central Texas Beekeepers School will be held on Saturday, March 2 at Brenham High School in Brenham, Texas. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees.

AUSTIN – As part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month in January, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer.

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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.

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