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Extreme environmental conditions make Texas trees susceptible to secondary stressors
Extreme environmental conditions make Texas trees susceptible to secondary stressors
COLLEGE STATION – With three consecutive years of severe weather conditions throughout Texas, including extended hard freezes and droughts, East Texas trees have become vulnerable to secondary threats. These threats include cedar bark beetles, Ips engraver beetles, Hypoxylon Canker disease and cedar rust fungi. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar Public Library to host events next week
Weimar Public Library to host events next week
Random Acts of Kindness week begins the week of Feb. 11, pushing to add more kindness in the world. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Community Hospital recognizes American Heart Month
Columbus Community Hospital recognizes American Heart Month
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Community Hospital is offering an opportunity for residents to take care of their heart health during American Heart Month by providing free screenings for cholesterol and A1C at the Wellness Center from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid 
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid 
02/02/2024 04:38 PM
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Church Annual Camp Meeting The Rock Island Full Gospel Church will be holding its annual Camp Meeting beginning on Monday night, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. It will continue Tuesday through Saturday night, Feb. 10 with daily services at 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Visiting ministers and singers from numerous states will be there to minister, sing, and fellowship. Meals and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend for a time of worship, refreshing, and fellowship. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Elementary School with top UIL performers
Columbus Elementary School with top UIL performers
The University Scholastic League had several competitions for students to participate in such as writing and chess. The Columbus Elementary School had several top performers after sending many to perform. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM    1
ST. MICHAEL EVENTS AS THE YEAR REACHES ITS 100TH DAY
ST. MICHAEL EVENTS AS THE YEAR REACHES ITS 100TH DAY
ST. MICHAEL EVENTS AS THE YEAR REACHES ITS 100TH DAY 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
St. Anthony recognizes Catholic Schools Week
St. Anthony recognizes Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week is here, and this year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community”. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GETS READY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GETS READY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
In last week’s Arts & Crafts program, Boys and Girls Club members got creative and made their own Pop-Up Valentine’s Day cards. They designed their own cards and added affirmations on each. Pictured here is Club member Adalyn Ellis. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Rice Raider takes home fourth at Academic competition
Rice Raider takes home fourth at Academic competition
Noah Gonzales traveled to Shiner on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to participate in the 2024 Shiner Academic UIL Invitational Meet. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Nesbitt hosts hometown author, artist for special story time
Nesbitt hosts hometown author, artist for special story time
Nesbitt Memorial Library invites families to a special Pajama Storytime on Friday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. with newly published author Lindsay Neath Hall featuring Ralph the Garden Gnome as well as an appearance by Jordan E. Fayette who created the art for the book. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Equipping the Saints holds 40th anniversary
Equipping the Saints holds 40th anniversary
The 40th anniversary for the Annual Equipping the Saints (ETS) sponsored by the Bluebonnet Conference of ELCA Congregations will be celebrated in 2024. The all-day event is being hosted by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 400 N. Esplanade, Cuero on Saturday, Feb. 3. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Past, Understanding the Present and Preparing for the Future.” 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Ribbon cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro
Ribbon cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to a Ribbon Cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro on Thursday, Feb. 8. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Daughters of the Republic of Texas donate Texas maps for local libraries
Daughters of the Republic of Texas donate Texas maps for local libraries
Daughters of the Republic of Texas local chapter president, Kathleen Townzen, found a colorful resource map of Texas, depicting historical, geologic and cultural aspects throughout the state. She purchased several to donate to local libraries. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Stanzel Family Foundation empowers Habitat for Humanity’s critical home repair program
Stanzel Family Foundation empowers Habitat for Humanity’s critical home repair program
SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation continues its commitment to fostering community well-being by providing support to the Colorado County Habitat for Humanity. The grant will specifically aid the organization’s critical home repair program in Weimar, addressing the urgent needs of individuals and families in the community. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake Noon Lions recognize EL Food Pantry
Eagle Lake Noon Lions recognize EL Food Pantry
The Jan. 25 meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions featured Club Secretary Charles Abel recognizing the volunteers who give their time and talents to serve the community at the two Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance Food Pantries. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosts workshop
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosts workshop
LA GRANGE – Wednesday morning’s flooding on Jan. 24 did not deter the members of the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild from attending the “Improv” Workshop with Michelle Lavender. Michelle is from HollyDee Quilts in Luling, Tx. She showed the many ways to transform scraps into quilts, using a “Wonky” cut and an open mind. Her unique way of cutting and piecing was intriguing to each of the members present. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar Public Library with new initiatives in February
Weimar Public Library with new initiatives in February
February is the National Library Lover’s Month for the library. Show the library how much you love it just by stopping in for a visit. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Steve and Grace McCullough were presented with an award for Volunteer of the Year. Their names will be added to a plaque that will include future winners. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
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Chamber of Commerce holds membership meeting 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus alum makes President’s Honor Roll
Columbus alum makes President’s Honor Roll
Columbus alum Carson Wray earned a significant honor at the University of Texas at Tyler following the fall semester. The fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll list features Wray’s name after a strong semester in the school’s Engineering program. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
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