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Texas state parks present prime viewing for total eclipse
Texas state parks present prime viewing for total eclipse
Less than a month remains until the highly anticipated total eclipse adorns Texas skies. On April 8, a total eclipse will shade 31 Texas state parks along the path of totality. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Easter on the Bluff at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill
Easter on the Bluff at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill
This Saturday, March 30, Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites will host Easter on the Bluff, celebrating one of the most beloved Bluff Schuetzenverein traditions. This year’s event will feature living history programs, children’s egg hunts, games, and an Easter fire. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics, beverages, chairs or blankets, and flashlights. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Staggering number of student athlete injuries can be curbed with doctor’s revolutionary exercise program
Staggering number of student athlete injuries can be curbed with doctor’s revolutionary exercise program
New research presented by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has tallied the total number of high school athlete injuries across a four-year period at more than 5.2 million, much of which can be attributed to what Dr. Staten Medsker, Jr., aka “RocknDoc,” dubs “the three biggest postural pandemics of our society:” computer/tech neck, flat butt and short leg syndromes. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
EPA invites applications to serve on advisory council for Historically Black Colleges
EPA invites applications to serve on advisory council for Historically Black Colleges
On March 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will be seeking applications to serve on the newly established Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
State Soil and Water Conservation Board releases 2023 annual report
State Soil and Water Conservation Board releases 2023 annual report
The Nonpoint Source Pollution Management in Texas – 2023 Annual Report is a jointly published report by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This report is a culmination of the State’s efforts to ensure and improve the quality of water in Texas. The 2023 report highlights annual load reductions of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment, and includes success stories achieved in various waterbodies across the state. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
4-HERS TAKE ON BRAZOS COUNTY LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
4-HERS TAKE ON BRAZOS COUNTY LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
4-HERS TAKE ON BRAZOS COUNTY LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake Intermediate names 3rd 9 weeks perfect attendance
Eagle Lake Intermediate names 3rd 9 weeks perfect attendance
Eagle Lake Intermediate School recently released the names of the students who had perfect attendance throughout the 3rd nine weeks. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Sheridan Elementary honor roll, perfect attendance
Sheridan Elementary honor roll, perfect attendance
Sheridan Elementary School 3rd nine weeks honor roll 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
St. Anthony holds events during Holy Week
St. Anthony holds events during Holy Week
During this sacred Holy Week, St. Anthony School students and faculty are praying and reflecting on the Passion of Jesus Christ to remember His suffering and ultimate sacrifice. On Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday), Saints will have a “washing of the feet” service at 8:15 a.m., and an early release at 1:15 p.m. There will be no school on Good Friday or Easter Monday. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Discover your backyarding personality type to ‘yard your way’ this spring
Discover your backyarding personality type to ‘yard your way’ this spring
Spring and backyarding – the act of doing indoor activities such as dining, working, entertaining, and exercising in our own backyards – go hand in hand. As homeowners prepare to create the yard of their dreams this spring, the TurfMutt Foundation, which celebrates 15 years in 2024 teaching families how to save the planet one yard at a time, encourages them to start by identifying their backyarding personality type. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Don’t knock on the door if you like breathing
Don’t knock on the door if you like breathing
03/27/2024 12:00 AM
CARDINAL BELLES TAKE ON NATIONALS
CARDINAL BELLES TAKE ON NATIONALS
CARDINAL BELLES TAKE ON NATIONALS 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
RCISD BANDS PERFORM AT PRE-UIL
RCISD BANDS PERFORM AT PRE-UIL
RCISD BANDS PERFORM AT PRE-UIL 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
28th annual Great Texas Birding Classic begins April 15
28th annual Great Texas Birding Classic begins April 15
Registration remains open until April 1 for those wishing to join more than 1,000 birders who will flock to the coast, forests, prairies and mountains of Texas to compete in the nation’s biggest, longest and wildest bird watching tournament. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Good Friday service open to the public
Good Friday service open to the public
03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar Library gets ready for Easter weekend
Weimar Library gets ready for Easter weekend
Spring is here, which makes it a good time to stop by the local library for a visit. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Elementary to hold registration event
Columbus Elementary to hold registration event
The Columbus Elementary School is prepared to host the Pre-K and Kindergarten Round up registration event on Tuesday, April 2. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Local churches announce Easter week events
Local churches announce Easter week events
Congregations of the Tri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA will observe Holy Week and the Easter Celebration. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Food Pantry launches website
Food Pantry launches website
The Columbus Food Pantry is launching a website to help provide further service to the community. 03/20/2024 12:00 AM
Local church to hold multi-day revival
Local church to hold multi-day revival
First Baptist church, a locally founded Columbus church at 1700 Milam St. Is hosting their annual Spring Bible Conference and Revival from March 24 to March 26. 03/20/2024 12:00 AM
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