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COUNTY JAIL RECEIVES BIBLES FROM WEIMAR MINISTRY

WEIMAR LIONS MAKE DONATION TO WHS

WEIMAR BAND GETS DONATION FROM LIONS

The Columbus Lions Club will host its annual White Cane Day on Saturday, Oct. 14.

COLUMBUS – The St. John’s Episcopal Church is inviting the public to get their pets blessed on church grounds at 915 Travis St. on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.

Hunters in Texas may be required to obtain an official hunter education certificate before deer season begins on Nov. 4. Any person born after September 1, 1971 requires this certification card to hunt in the state.

COMPILED BY STAFF

COLUMBUS – The CHS theater class is hosting a dinner theater play in the CHS auditorium with their first night on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

Each school in the Columbus Independent will be releasing from the school day early on Oct. 13 in preparation for the Columbus varsity football game away from home against Hitchcock. Students will get home around three hours earlier than normal to accommodate for those travelling for the game.

EAGLE LAKE – Mayor Tim Kelley and the City Council officially signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 5 as a day of celebration for the city’s classroom teachers.

EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY GIFTS CAFETERIA BEHAVIOR AWARD

The Catholic Daughters, Court Mary Queen of the Snows made a generous donation to St. Anthony from their dessert sales at the recent KC drive thru meal. The funds will be used for a new fence on the large playground. The parish KCs and CDA are regular supporters of St. Anthony, and the school has expressed gratitude for their support.

ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Local schools in the area celebrated Constitution Week from Sept.17 to Sept. 23, which is a commemoration of the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine founding fathers on Sept. 17, 1787.

St. Anthony benefitted from some charitable donations as The Knights of Columbus Council #2971 held a fried pork steak drive through meal to benefit St. Anthony School and the Catholic Daughters. Court Mary Queen of the Snows provided desserts for the event. All the proceeds will go toward the construction of a new fence surrounding the large playground on the school grounds.

The Turtle Wing Foundation has had an eventful year as its 12th year comes to a close.

GIRLS OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MAKE VISION BOARD

EAGLE LAKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL’S STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

RIBBON CUT AT THE OLD 300 TITLE COMPANY

MAGNOLIA SOCIETY OPENS DOORS

SOUTHERN FLAIR GRAND OPENING