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ADOPT A COP DONATES CHALLENGE COINS

MARCH YARD OF THE MONTH SELECTED

The Community Beautification award for March was given to First State Bank at 420 Walnut St. Beautiful new blue planters filled with red azaleas and Dusty Millers have been placed along Walnut Street.

The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum, located in Schulenburg Texas, is thrilled to mark its 25th anniversary with a special celebration on April 20th. This milestone marks a quarter of a century of preserving the rich history of model aircraft and honoring the legacy of the Stanzel family’s contributions to aviation and model aircraft engineering.

COLUMBUS LIONS DONATE TO YOUTH SOCCER

WEIMAR LIONS HOST POLICE CHIEF

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.

ENCORE LIONS DONATE TO WEIMAR LIBRARY

BOY SCOUT TROOP HELPS WITH OPERA HOUSE RESTORATION

FLAG DISPLAY OF THE MONTH CHOSEN

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.

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.

Brenda Boehm has been chosen the Garden Angel for Columbus Garden Club 2023-24.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RHS SENIORS VISIT JUNIOR COLLEGE

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.

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.

County resident reaches major milestone birthday