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02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Quilt Guild holds ‘Best Little Quilt Show in Texas’
Quilt Guild holds ‘Best Little Quilt Show in Texas’
LA GRANGE – The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosted their premier competition of the year with the “Best Little Quilt Show in Texas” with several quilters and artists competing for the best quilt in each category. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas
Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas
Invasive species cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees to potentially wiping out entire species. Because of their widespread impact, Texas A&M Forest Service is taking great lengths to help mitigate their impacts and taking time to highlight those efforts during National Invasive Species Awareness Week. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Cub Scouts take top spots at district race
Cub Scouts take top spots at district race
BRENHAM – Cub Scout Pack 312 was well represented at the district race on Feb. 17. There were 45 derby racers in attendance with George Bergfeld, Jr. taking 1st place in Webelos and 4th place overall. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
SENIORS TOGETHER HAS LARGEST GATHERING IN ITS HISTORY
SENIORS TOGETHER HAS LARGEST GATHERING IN ITS HISTORY
SENIORS TOGETHER HAS LARGEST GATHERING IN ITS HISTORY 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
DPS honors achievements and bravery
DPS honors achievements and bravery
AUSTIN – The Texas Public Safety Commission, along with Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw, presented two William P. Clements Excellence Awards along with several Lifesaving Awards, a Director’s Award and one Unit Citation, at the PSC meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the DPS Headquarters in Austin. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awards $20.6 million in local park grants
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awards $20.6 million in local park grants
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $20.6 million in local park grants, a near record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Sam Houston State University names academic lists
Sam Houston State University names academic lists
HUNTSVILLE – Sam Houston University recently released their list of students that received academic merits from the prior semester. Many students that originated from Colorado County are featured on the list due to their classroom performance at the university. The following is a list of the students from the county that reached Sam Houston’s Dean’s List and President’s List. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
SMCS COMPETES IN ACADEMIC MEET
SMCS COMPETES IN ACADEMIC MEET
SMCS COMPETES IN ACADEMIC MEET 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
St. Anthony hosts open house, more
St. Anthony hosts open house, more
St. Anthony will hold an Early Childhood Open House next Tuesday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL RECOGNIZES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, FFA DAY
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL RECOGNIZES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, FFA DAY
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL RECOGNIZES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, FFA DAY 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar Library marches into Reading Month
Weimar Library marches into Reading Month
The Weimar Library is preparing to recognize “Reading Month” for the month of March. The celebration provides even more of a great reason to march into a local library and find a great book to read. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Black History Banquet and fundraiser to be hosted at CHS
Black History Banquet and fundraiser to be hosted at CHS
Columbus High School will soon play host to a local Black History Banquet to celebrate African Americans and their contributions to the arts and the country. The event is scheduled for March 2 at the Columbus High School cafeteria at 7 p.m. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed
Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed
COLUMBUS – The Office of Emergency management will begin seeking feedback during the public opinion phase of the Hazard Mitigation Plan construction period. After seeking called in and written responses from county residents, the OEM will host a public meeting for residents to learn more about the current plan and to provide feedback. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
An invitation is extended to the community to attend the Ribbon Cutting for Mraz Quality Golf Carts on Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
RHS SENIORS VISIT JUNIOR COLLEGE
RHS SENIORS VISIT JUNIOR COLLEGE
RHS SENIORS VISIT JUNIOR COLLEGE 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Insurance agent receives recognition from company
Insurance agent receives recognition from company
Hermann Sons Life insurance agent Mary K. Seifert of Weimar was recognized as a top-selling agent for her sales production in 2023. Seifert earned membership of the Executive Club and was awarded a monetary bonus. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Church holds Black History program
Church holds Black History program
COLUMBUS – As Black History Month comes to an end, churches, organizations and nonprofits in Colorado County have been celebrating in different ways. The First Church of the Nazarene hosted their iteration of Black History Month Celebrations with a program that featured poetry and music as they highlighted the arts created by African Americans. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
A Better Columbus looks to increase community visibility
A Better Columbus looks to increase community visibility
COLUMBUS – A Better Columbus discussed several ways to help improve the community with beautification efforts and community impact initiatives. At their Feb. 21 meeting, the ABC organization resolved to continue their campaign to get businesses to purchase and display flowers as they look to raise funds for future murals in town. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
H-E-B launches 11th annual contest in search of the best Texas-made products
H-E-B launches 11th annual contest in search of the best Texas-made products
H-E-B is excited to kick off the 11th annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, a competition created to find the best Texas-made products. Submissions for the competition will be accepted Feb. 21 through April 4. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
GirlFriends group visits local airport
GirlFriends group visits local airport
COLUMBUS – The girls of the Boys and Girls Club enjoyed a new experience as the GirlFriends group took them on a trip to the Robert Wells Jr. Airport on Feb. 12. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
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