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Pictured from left are Jimmy Knebel, Chief Jameson and Mark Dannemiller.
WEIMAR LIONS HOST POLICE CHIEF
WEIMAR LIONS HOST POLICE CHIEF 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
DRT announces contest winners
DRT announces contest winners
Local students recently participated in art and essay contests sponsored by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and received awards for the top entries. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Near 30-year career for Eagle Lake public works ends in retirement
Near 30-year career for Eagle Lake public works ends in retirement
Benito Rangel, a member of the Eagle Lake Public Works Department, celebrated his retirement in the Council Chambers with family and peers from the city as his 27-year tenure serving Eagle Lake came to an end. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
ENCORE LIONS DONATE TO WEIMAR LIBRARY
ENCORE LIONS DONATE TO WEIMAR LIBRARY
ENCORE LIONS DONATE TO WEIMAR LIBRARY 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
FLAG DISPLAY OF THE MONTH CHOSEN
FLAG DISPLAY OF THE MONTH CHOSEN
FLAG DISPLAY OF THE MONTH CHOSEN 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
BOY SCOUT TROOP HELPS WITH OPERA HOUSE RESTORATION
BOY SCOUT TROOP HELPS WITH OPERA HOUSE RESTORATION
BOY SCOUT TROOP HELPS WITH OPERA HOUSE RESTORATION 03/06/2024 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
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
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
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
RHS SENIORS VISIT JUNIOR COLLEGE
RHS SENIORS VISIT JUNIOR COLLEGE
RHS SENIORS VISIT JUNIOR COLLEGE 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
Columbus Garden Club selects a Garden Angel
Columbus Garden Club selects a Garden Angel
Brenda Boehm has been chosen the Garden Angel for Columbus Garden Club 2023-24. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce extends n invitation to the community to attend the Ribbon Cutting for Mraz Quality Golf Carts at 1538 Fannin St. on Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Nonprofit animal rescue seeking volunteers
Nonprofit animal rescue seeking volunteers
Storybook Rescues, Inc., a not-for-profit animal rescue in Cat Spring, is looking for cat lovers. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
The teacher for sixth and eighth grade at Columbus Junior High, Amanda Opperman, recently received a grant from the Columbus Education Foundation to take her students on a field trip to Nasa Space Station. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
100 trips around the Sun
100 trips around the Sun
County resident reaches major milestone birthday 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Remembering Robert Lloyd and The Farmers’ Improvement Society
Remembering Robert Lloyd and The Farmers’ Improvement Society
There are many familiar names which surface during our Black History Month Focus. They have not only made history in Colorado County, but their good work has continued to grow and develop even beyond their leadership through the years. 02/21/2024 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
WELLNESS COUNCIL RECEIVES $17,500 IN DONATIONS
WELLNESS COUNCIL RECEIVES $17,500 IN DONATIONS
02/14/2024 12:00 AM
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