Around The County

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

EAGLE LAKE – Three Colorado County Historical Markers will be installed Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 to mark their historical impact on the area.

Woods, Waters, and Wildlife

The fall livestock judging season in Texas officially began with the Livestock Judging Contest hosted by the Colorado County Fair on Sept. 9.

With the start of deer season right around the corner, Friends of the Weimar Public Library is offering a second Hunter Safety Certification Class for those who were unable to attend the first course in July.

The Wharton County office of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is happy to announce a unique opportunity this Fall for pesticide license holders to earn five continued education credits (CEUs) toward their TDA pesticide applicators license.

LA GRANGE – Debbi Gabler is the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild’s newest “Cut Above” recipient. Gabler is a Charter Member and has been with the Guild since its inception.

Kathleen Wick, owner of Kathleen Wick Insurance Services at 1138 Milam St. in Columbus, donated $500 to the Colorado County Senior Connections.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Christian Women’s Organization contributed some charitable donations around town after the success of their Sept. 23 fundraiser “Art Tiffin” at the Live Oak Art Center.