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The Lady Cards are in the midst of a winning streak after taking a pair of match wins during last week’s competition. As Columbus enters the district portion of the schedule, the Lady Cards are hoping the experience of playing larger schools will help them take another district championship. Columbus has maintained their spot as one of the top teams in the state with the eighth-place ranking in the TGCA poll and a fourth-place ranking in the AP poll. They will try to keep that level of play throughout the rest of the season to give themselves a chance to take the top spot in the district.

LA GRANGE – The Columbus Cardinals got their second win in a row after a big offensive performance against the Leopards. It seems the offense will be a major factor to the Cards success after increasing their total from last week. The Cards racked up more than 450 yards as they ran out to a big blowout win by a 63-28 margin.

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A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents.

Greetings to all who read this. My name is Alex Ball, and on July 16th, I came to Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake to complete a twenty-two week challenge.

COLUMBUS – It’s that time of year again for artwork, baked goods, flowers, canned foods and fun at the annual Colorado County Fair.

COLUMBUS – A rescue along the Colorado River and a fire sparked by a traffic mishap just a mile apart kept first responders busy Monday, according to the Colorado Volunteer Fire Department.

COLUMBUS – City Council held hearings on the proposed 2024 tax rate and voted to allow student swimmers to practice in the municipal pool.

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COLUMBUS – Discussions about tax rates, the 2024 budget and increasing county staffers’ and leaders’ salaries took center stage at the Aug. 28 Colorado County Commissioners Court meeting.

COLUMBUS – The 45th annual Colorado County Fair is holding its children and youth pageants 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at Founders Hall.

COLUMBUS – The 45th Colorado County Fair will have an extended fair schedule for the 2023 season starting with the Junior Livestock Show and Queens Pageant Sept. 6-10 and the Fair and Carnival Sept. 14-16.

Gayle Marie Bartels, 80, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. She was born on July 13, 1943, to Robert Aubrey Bone and Elise Marie (Madere) Bone in New Orleans.

The Columbus Lions Club welcomed Liam Vassar to their most recent club meeting to speak on his experience at the Lions camp in Kerrville. His attendance was sponsored by the Lions Club.

MANCIAS IV

FAYETTEVILLE – St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is holding its annual feast Sept. 3 on the grounds and in the parish hall at 301 Bell St.

Flex, Stretch & Balance for Adults Every Monday and Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | 529 Washington St. | Columbus Stretching, breathing exercises and low impact movement at the Nesbitt Memorial Library.

EAGLE LAKE – Auctioneer Todd Krenek will be the star of the show at the Eagle Lake Friends of the Library Annual Dinner and Auction Sept. 23, organizers said.

COLUMBUS – It’s time to show your team spirit by attending the first Columbus High School Homecoming Kick-off Sept. 20, organizers said.

LULING – The Rice varsity football team did not waste any time letting their district know that they would be much more competitive this season than last year’s team. The experience of the Raiders’ returning players showed in a big way as they dominated the Luling Eagles in a 43-6 win and avenged their season-opening, home loss to the Eagles last season.