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EAGLE LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES HELLO INK GEAR
EAGLE LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES HELLO INK GEAR

Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Hello Ink Gear to the community with a ribbon cutting on August 1, 2023. It was a great turnout. The kitchen items, Tyler Candles and a wide array of t-shirts makes for great shopping experience.

08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship names first recipient
Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship names first recipient

SCHULENBURG, TEXAS – The Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship has announced its inaugural recipient.

08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser

Columbus Elementary School PTO is currently accepting pre-orders for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to grab your glazed donuts for only $15 per dozen and help the CES PTO. The doughnuts can be picked up at Blake’s Kitchen and Kocktailz on Friday, Aug. 25 between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. While Supplies Last. Contact Charity at 361-7728406 to pre-order your Krispy Kreme today.

08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Fair kicks off soon
Colorado County Fair kicks off soon

COLUMBUS – It’s that time of year again for artwork, baked goods, flowers, canned foods and fun at the annual Colorado County Fair.

08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Livestock exhibits and more on tap at fair
Livestock exhibits and more on tap at fair

COLUMBUS – The 45th Colorado County Fair will have an extended fair schedule for the 2023 season starting with the Junior Livestock Show and Queens Pageant Sept. 6-10 and the Fair and Carnival Sept. 1416.

08/23/2023 12:00 AM
WHS sports booster meet-and-greet features champion softball team
WHS sports booster meet-and-greet features champion softball team

The athletes of Weimar High School varsity sports will have a chance to connect more directly with their community during the Booster club’s membership drive to recruit more boosters to help with donations and volunteering to help the various sports programs at Weimar. On Monday, Aug. 7 in the WHS cafeteria, Weimar residents and sports fans will be able to meet the athletes that will be competing during the upcoming school year as well as partake in a hamburger supper. The state champion Ladycat softball team will also be in attendance for photos and autographs following dinner. For fans of Weimar varsity sports, this is their opportunity to meet and become familiar with the next group of Wildcat athletes before their respective seasons begin in the fall.

07/26/2023 12:00 AM
RICE CISD BOOSTERS HOST CLUB MEETING
RICE CISD BOOSTERS HOST CLUB MEETING

RICE CISD BOOSTERS HOST CLUB MEETING

07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Rice FFA student receives highest honor
Rice FFA student receives highest honor

The Rice FFA chapter had some quality representation at the Texas FFA State Convention as one of their students received one of the highest honors an FFA student can receive. Adalyn Rodgers, an upcoming senior at Rice Consolidated High School, received the Texas Lone Star FFA degree to mark her commitment to the chapter and the duties and values that surround being an FFA student. Rodgers and the rest of the Rice chapter will look to improve further and have more students receive the honor for future conventions.

07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar FFA receives 3-star rating award
Weimar FFA receives 3-star rating award

DALLAS – The Weimar FFA program had a strong showing at the Texas FFA State Convention with several of their students earning individual awards and recognition. The sum of their parts combined to earn the chapter the 3-Star rating National Chapter Award at the convention after finishing as the highest ranking 3-Star Chapter in Texas for the third straight year.

07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar Vets fall to Clippers 6-3
Weimar Vets fall to Clippers 6-3

The Weimar Vets hosted the Shiner Clippers at Strickland Field on Sunday, July 23. The Clippers scored a run in each of the first three innings while the Vets matched that to tie the game at 3-3 after five innings. The Clippers broke the tie with three runs in the top of the sixth to take a 6-3 lead, which proved to be the final score.

07/26/2023 12:00 AM
GIRL FRIENDS GROUP VISIT LIBRARY
GIRL FRIENDS GROUP VISIT LIBRARY

The Girl Friends group from the Columbus Boys and Girls Club got to witness magic tricks presented at Nesbitt Memorial Library by John O’Bryant on July 10. Pictured are Grace McCullough (left), senior Girl Friend, Janet Cordova, Jazmin Cordova, Addison Mack, Magician John O’Bryant, Ann Butler, senior Girl Friend, Camdin Barten, Harlie Lewis, Robin Robinson and Barbara Peterman, senior Girl Friends, and Royce Caldwell, Columbus Boys and Girls Club director; (kneeling) Callen Barten and Savannah May.

07/26/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS HOST MENTAL HEALTH DEPUTY
WEIMAR LIONS HOST MENTAL HEALTH DEPUTY

On Tuesday, July 11, Deputy Andrew Lopez from the Colorado County Sherrif’s Office joined the Weimar Lions Club at their luncheon meeting. The Lions said Deputy Lopez solely focuses on mental health and has extensive training in crisis management, de- escalation techniques and hostage negotiations. Roughly 11% of calls to the Sherrif’s Office are related to mental health issues, the Lions said. Pictured are Lions Club President Michael Blackburn (left), Deputy Andrew Lopez and sponsor Allen Bellamy. Courtesy | Mark Dannemiller

07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Owen speaks at Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club
Owen speaks at Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club

EAGLE LAKE – On Thursday, July 20, Christine Owen, director of the Prairie Edge Museum, spoke to the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club about two prominent men in Eagle Lake History: Captain William L. Donovant (18441902) and William Thomas Eldridge (1862-1932).

07/26/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR KOC HOLDS NEW MEMBER EXEMPLIFICATION
WEIMAR KOC HOLDS NEW MEMBER EXEMPLIFICATION

WEIMAR KOC HOLDS NEW MEMBER EXEMPLIFICATION

07/26/2023 12:00 AM
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07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Education Foundation hosts Launch Party for CHS scholarships
Columbus Education Foundation hosts Launch Party for CHS scholarships

COLUMBUS – The public is invited to attend the Columbus Education Foundation’s “Launch Party” on Saturday, July 22, 4-6 p.m. at Hound Song Brewery.

07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Senior Dances are still in full swing at Community Center
Senior Dances are still in full swing at Community Center

EAGLE LAKE – The Senior Dances that take place monthly at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 W. Walnut, are still in full swing.

07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Check in on Weimar Ladycats' State Championship opponent: Como-Pickton
Check in on Weimar Ladycats' State Championship opponent: Como-Pickton
05/31/2023 01:46 PM
Fayette Savings Bank donates to schools
Fayette Savings Bank donates to schools

WEIMAR – Fayette Savings Bank recently made a donation to the Weimar Independent School District and St. Michael School from its School Debit Card Program.

05/31/2023 12:00 AM
THE INCREDIBLE KNOCKOUTS, DARLIN’S DINER DONATE TO TURTLE WING FOUNDATION
THE INCREDIBLE KNOCKOUTS, DARLIN’S DINER DONATE TO TURTLE WING FOUNDATION

Left: The Incredible Knockouts made a $1,000 donation to the Turtle Wing Foundation. Pictured are Samuel MacDonald (IK), Edward Kozel (IK), Hannah Bartos (IK), Destiny Psencik (Turtle Wing), Lukas Bartos (IK), Callan MacDonald (IK), Daniel MacDonald (IK), Charlie Bartos (IK), Megan Bartos (IK). Right: Darlin’s Diner recently made a generous donation to Turtle Wing Foundation. The proceeds were raised from their third annual Muffins & Mufflers Event. Darlin’s Diner is a small-town diner and coffee shop, located off South Main in Flatonia, and is open daily. Turtle Wing Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission of helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential. Pictured from left areTaylor Swenning, owner of Darlin’s Diner, and Destiny Psencik, executive director, Turtle Wing Foundation. Courtesy photos

05/31/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR KNIGHTS AWARD BIBLES TO ST. MICHAEL EIGHTH-GRADERS
WEIMAR KNIGHTS AWARD BIBLES TO ST. MICHAEL EIGHTH-GRADERS

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05/31/2023 12:00 AM
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