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EAGLE LAKE – The residents of Eagle Lake got to see the streets of their downtown area lit up as the town held its Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Annual event packs out downtown Columbus

Jack and Judi Johnson handed Julie Prause, President of the Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, $20,000 for the “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign. This contribution triggered another $20,000 in matching funds for a total of $40,000.

WEIMAR – A $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Weimar will enable the Weimar Volunteer Fire Department to buy new breathing equipment to help protect its first responders from smoke and dangerous gases at emergency scenes.

The Columbus Education Foundation supported some of the local teachers at schools in Columbus after donating grant money to a pair of teachers through their “Classroom Grant” Program.

The Columbus Cardinals traveled to Cameron Yoe High School to compete in their varsity basketball tournament on Thursday, Dec. 7, to Saturday, Dec. 9, and walked away with a 2-2 record.

The Columbus Lady Cardinals senior outside hitter Ally Tribe has officially signed to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Texas at San Antonio on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Columbus holds second Lighted Christmas Parade

EAGLE LAKE – The city got its town square area ready for the holiday season with an official Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 1. With several city officials and leaders present, the event featured hot dogs, snacks and a short speech by Mayor Tim Kelley before the official lighting.

There are several county offices up for election in March 2024 as the county enters campaign and election season. For those looking to run for one of the several offices available in the county, the filing period ends on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. 

WEIMAR – During the Nov. 30 Weimar City Council special meeting, the Council entered executive session to discuss city manager interviews as listed on the budget. When they returned from executive session, the courtesy video operator for the city YouTube page had already left before a resident, Gary Cernoch, delivered a speech prior to an action vote to appoint Reed Jones as manager. The appointment was voted down after a 2-3 decision, continuing to leave a vacant position that has not been filled since June 15.

Bobette “Bobbie” (Senf) Barten, a beautiful woman with a heart of gold, a smile to remember, and loved by many.

It is with great sadness to announce the death of Carolyn Duyka Austin of Eagle Lake, Texas. She was 76 years old and passed away during hospice care in The Woodlands, Texas on Dec. 2, 2023.

In a heartwarming display of generosity and compassion, the Faith Academy Families came together to collect over 117 Operation Christmas Child boxes, bringing joy and hope to children in need around the world. The National Junior Honor Society hosted the collection at Faith Academy.

LA GRANGE – The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group is excited to invite all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join their next gathering which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. RNNG creates opportunities for the organizations that do so much good in our rural communities to share their missions and visions, discuss community needs and partnership opportunities, bring in experts to facilitate growth and professionalism, and simply connect to maximize the efficiency and impact that participants can bring to Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca and surrounding counties.

GRAPEVINE – Alyssa Molina, MD, MPH, was awarded the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Public Health Award during TAFP’s Annual Session and Primary Care Summit in Grapevine on Nov. 11. The award recognizes individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to the public health of Texas.

Weimar FFA members competed at the Texas FFA State Leadership Development Events (LDEs) on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville on Dec. 1 to Dec. 2.

Arts for Rural Texas recognizes the artistic vision and ingenuity of creative people from around the region. Every year, ARTS opens its doors to celebrate the talents of the surrounding communities. The nonprofit’s annual Holiday Show provides an opportunity for creatives to showcase their work at ARTS’ Ross Gallery and promises to be filled with originality and expression.

The Texas Broadband Development Office has released its draft of the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan for public comment.

LA GRANGE – It was a wonderfully productive day for the CVQG, with 22 members in attendance at the Workshop Wednesday. Over 17 quilts were sandwiched (front, batting and backing), more quilts were cut, pieced and ironed. Quilts were readily available for anyone to pick up and finish for our ongoing Charity Quilts Project. Ten quilts had already been delivered to the Schulenburg area nursing facilities last week.