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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.

Join the Red Door Fund for Mental Health in building stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities where every door is a gateway to hope and support. In 2021, this heartfelt initiative, motivated by a four-year-old artist’s innocent creation, came to life with the establishment of The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, a program of the Fayette Community Foundation.

WPD RECEIVES SNACKS FROM ENCORE LIONS

LIONS HOST MID-WINTER CONFERENCE OVER WEEKEND

COLUMBUS YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDED

BUSINESS RECEIVES COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD

BROOKSHIRE – Governor Abbott’s attendance at a Jan. 17 event hosted by District 85 Representative Stan Kitzman featured an endorsement from Abbott for Kitzman’s reelection in March.

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.

Lighted Parade with cool floats, Ladies Night Out, Tourism Assessment Group, Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Museum, starting the new Workforce/Education Committee, organizing the Downtown/Small Business Committee, organizing the new Chamber Ambassadors and a continuing flow of new and excited members joining the Chamber has made for a very busy last several months!We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all the help and great participation in all of the events this year including our special 200 Year Celebration, the amazing Magnolia Days Festival and the 4th of July Fireworks! We would not have been successful without you!! THANK YOU!!

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.

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.

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.

INDUSTRY STATE BANK DONATES TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ANNOUNCES SCARECROW AUCTION CONTEST

The Weimar Lions organization donated funds to the Weimar Elementary School’s signature positive behavior reinforcement program. Recognizing and rewarding good behavior sets the foundation for a successful learning experience. Pictured from left are Directors Greg Howlett, Alan Gilbertson, Counselor Angela Wied, Principal Kristi Janecka, and President Michael Blackburn.

EAGLE LAKE – The Police Department looks slightly different as several officers were promoted to a new rank at the recent City Council meeting on Nov. 14. The department also welcomed a new member to their forces during the council meeting as well.

WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS PICK PEACE POSTER WINNERS

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION CHOOSE FLAG DISPLAY OF THE MONTH

HANCHER FAMILY DONATES TO THE COLUMBUS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

A grateful group of “GirlFriends” recently received a donation from the Columbus Lions Club to help fund their work with the third and fourth grade girls who attend the Boys and Girls Club of Champion Valley.