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Garwood Elementary celebrates 100th day with kindness
Garwood Elementary celebrates 100th day with kindness
GARWOOD – The school year has reached its latter stages after students at Colorado County schools have surpassed the 100th day of classes. Each school celebrated the mark differently, but the students at Garwood Elementary were challenged to show some kindness with charitable donations. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Arts for Rural Texas unleashes A Riot of Color
Arts for Rural Texas unleashes A Riot of Color
Arts for Rural Texas proudly presents A Riot of Color: Embracing Expressive Chaos, featuring the bold and brilliantly charged works of Jeremy Serna. Serna, recognized for his mastery in transforming canvas into worlds of color, form, and life, brings a unique perspective to the world of impressionist art. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Chamber looking for the next Junior Ambassador
Chamber looking for the next Junior Ambassador
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for high school students eager to serve their community as junior ambassadors. The seventh annual Junior Ambassador Scholarship Award is now accepting applicants. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Fayette Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship applications
Fayette Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship applications
The Fayette Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Scholarships, with a deadline of April 1. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Green Door Fund launches March matching program
Green Door Fund launches March matching program
The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education, an internal program of the Fayette Community Foundation, is committed to providing job awareness, training and career opportunities to local students and young adults in Fayette County and the surrounding rural region. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
12-week Bible study starts this week
12-week Bible study starts this week
COLUMBUS – First Baptist Church is hosting a 12-week study of the book of Ephesians in the Bible starting on Feb. 15. The nearly two-hour session begins at 1 p.m. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Churches hold Ash Wednesday festivities
Churches hold Ash Wednesday festivities
Several county churches are holding Ash Wednesday events today, Feb. 14, as well as services throughout Lent season. The following is not an exhaustive list of events happening in Colorado County. Contact churches unlisted here for their Ash Wednesday service information as well as Lent season initiatives. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Idiots make me look good, so says the boss
Idiots make me look good, so says the boss
02/14/2024 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GIRLFRIENDS HELP HOST PAINTING PROJECT
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GIRLFRIENDS HELP HOST PAINTING PROJECT
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GIRLFRIENDS HELP HOST PAINTING PROJECT 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Ash Wednesday, Lent begin for St. Anthony
Ash Wednesday, Lent begin for St. Anthony
Today, Wednesday, Feb. 14, is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. St. Anthony students perform Mass this morning at 8:15 a.m. During Lent, students will pray the Stations of the Cross weekly, and will attend Adoration on Wednesdays. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar Library to hold events for upcoming week
Weimar Library to hold events for upcoming week
The kids are out for President’s Day on Monday, Feb. 19 and families will need a place to go to get out of the house for a while. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
New bank to cut ribbon in Columbus
New bank to cut ribbon in Columbus
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to a ribbon cutting for Prosperity Bank – Mortgages by Lindsey in front of the Stafford Opera House at 425 Spring Street. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Local legal team to give presentation
Local legal team to give presentation
A free program focused on necessary legal information will be held at the Weimar Public Library at 1 Jackson Square on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. 02/14/2024 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. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
LAMBERTO’S CUTS RIBBON ON BRANDON HOUSE LOCATION
LAMBERTO’S CUTS RIBBON ON BRANDON HOUSE LOCATION
LAMBERTO’S CUTS RIBBON ON BRANDON HOUSE LOCATION 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
INDUSTRY STATE BANK PARTICIPATES IN CREDIT FOR LIFE PROGRAM
INDUSTRY STATE BANK PARTICIPATES IN CREDIT FOR LIFE PROGRAM
INDUSTRY STATE BANK PARTICIPATES IN CREDIT FOR LIFE PROGRAM 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
WEIMAR RECOGNIZES FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
WEIMAR RECOGNIZES FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
WEIMAR RECOGNIZES FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Officer Robin Allen received the Life-Saver award from Chief Mark Jameson following her actions to save an overdose victim. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
WPD officer receives commendation for actions
WEIMAR – At the most recent City Council meeting, Weimar Police Chief Mark Jameson gave another commendation for the actions of one of his officers. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Local shootist presents pioneer weaponry to DRT
Local shootist presents pioneer weaponry to DRT
The Dilue Rose Harris Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas welcomed self-described “history buff,” Daniel Newsom with the local Texas Historical Shootist Society at their Jan. 23 meeting. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus American Legion gifts scholarships after competition
Columbus American Legion gifts scholarships after competition
The American Legion hosted an Oratorical Competition for Columbus ISD students to potentially earn scholarships for schooling after graduation. Columbus High School senior Alley Fitzgerald competed and was awarded a $500 scholarship by Columbus Post 383 Adjutant Herb Fish. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
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