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Ducks take to water
Ducks take to water
Woods, Waters and Wildlife 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
INDUSTRY STATE BANK DONATES TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
INDUSTRY STATE BANK DONATES TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
INDUSTRY STATE BANK DONATES TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
DAR selects flag of the month
DAR selects flag of the month
The John Everett Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and Robert Rankin No. 62 Sons of the American Revolution recognized Rick and Wendy Haley for their American Flag display for the month of December. It is located at 207 McCormick St. in Columbus. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Unexpected blessings
Unexpected blessings
Blessings often come at unexpected times and in most unexpected ways and shapes. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Tri-County Christmas Eve Services
Tri-County Christmas Eve Services
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
ELIS SELECTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
ELIS SELECTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
ELIS SELECTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Lil Einstein’s Learning Center gives bikes for Christmas
Lil Einstein’s Learning Center gives bikes for Christmas
The Lil Einstein Learning Center in Columbus held their bike giveaway event on Saturday, Dec. 16 to give the parents and kids of Lil Einstein’s a significant gift for Christmas. The event featured the bikes, donuts and drinks, as well as pictures with the Grinch following receiving the new gifts. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
Today the St. Anthony classes are celebrating Christmas with Mass, caroling, class lunches, a pep rally and an early release at 12:30 p.m. for the holiday break. Classes will resume on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Nesbitt Memorial Library celebrates 75th anniversary
Nesbitt Memorial Library celebrates 75th anniversary
On March 2, 1948, the Mansfield Memorial Library was officially opened. Judge Joseph Jefferson Mansfield provided the land in partnership with the City of Columbus, to build a public library. Within a short time, Columbus had outgrown the building. In 1977, Miss Lee Nesbitt had the vision to purchase land and build a library across the street from Columbus Elementary School. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Deputy Santa event provides holiday cheer for county children
Deputy Santa event provides holiday cheer for county children
COLUMBUS – The Family and Youth Services organization and the Sheriff’s Office combined to host this year’s edition of ‘Deputy Santa’ at the fairgrounds for the youth of Colorado County on Sat. Dec 16. Children and families had access to food, games, Christmas themed decorations as well as the opportunity for pictures with Santa. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Police support Boys and Girls Clubs with ‘Shop with a Cop’
Police support Boys and Girls Clubs with ‘Shop with a Cop’
COLUMBUS – The police departments of Colorado County came together in support of the children in various county Boys and Girls Clubs for the Shop with a Cop event. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
CEF Classroom Grant awarded to Audrey Dyer
CEF Classroom Grant awarded to Audrey Dyer
Audrey Dyer, eighth-grade science teacher at Columbus Jr. High, will celebrate the new year with some “winnings” from the Columbus Education Foundation. Her application for a CEF Classroom Grant awards her $750.00 to purchase items on her “classroom dream list.” Her listed items provide new equipment to help students better engage in the learning experience. She is always looking for creative ways to enhance learning for her 120 science students, ages 13-14 years. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
WPD Chief gives Commendation at City Council meeting
WPD Chief gives Commendation at City Council meeting
WEIMAR – At the most recent City Council meeting, Police Chief Mark Jameson established a new tradition for exemplary police work in the area with police commendation awards. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Garden Club has Christmas Tasting Luncheon
Columbus Garden Club has Christmas Tasting Luncheon
Partygoers enjoyed wonderful food and so much fun visiting with each other and with Santa Claus at the garden club’s Christmas Tasting Luncheon. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY PERFORMS AT KATY MILLS MALL
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY PERFORMS AT KATY MILLS MALL
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY PERFORMS AT KATY MILLS MALL 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
St. Anthony Catholic School is busy celebrating the holiday season and Christmas activities are happening daily. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake Intermediate School wins parade award
EL INTERMEDIATE WINS PARADE AWARD
EL INTERMEDIATE WINS PARADE AWARD 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
St. Michael holiday activities
St. Michael holiday activities
St. Michael holiday activities 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Noah’s Ark hosts professional vocalist for Christmas Friday Night Live
Noah’s Ark hosts professional vocalist for Christmas Friday Night Live
COLUMBUS – The Christmas edition of Friday Night Live hosted by Noah’s Ark Coffee House will feature a longtime singer as its main performer on Dec. 8. Dorceal Duckens has been singing since being discovered by Prairie View A&M music professor Robert Henry who founded the Houston Ebony Opera Guild in 1983. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
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Santa to visit Colorado County in various locations
There are several locations that the residents of Colorado County will be able to meet and take pictures with Santa Claus. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen