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LA GRANGE – Celebrated by cooperatives nationwide during the month of October, National Co-op Month is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to do business and build communities. Across the United States, cooperatives bring a variety of resources and services to consumers that they might otherwise do without.

Free legal aid available across the state for Texas veterans

EAGLE LAKE OFFICER RETIRES AFTER DECADES OF SERVICE

The office of the County Clerk is pushing for higher awareness for landowners’ paper records and documents establishing ownership of property after releasing a public service announcement.

COLORADO VALLEY VET AWARDS GIFT BASKETS

LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPLY CHS VOLLEYBALL WITH POSTSEASON MEALS

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GARWOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY HOSTS TRUNK OR TREAT

COLUMBUS LIONS HOST RSVP AMERICORP

WEIMAR LIONS GIVE SIGHT VISION SCREENING AT ST. ROSE

SAN FELIPE – One of the integral towns in American immigration to Texas during the settler area is recognizing its long history as San Felipe with a 200th-year birthday celebration on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

As Veteran’s Day approaches on Nov. 11, towns around the country have been finding ways to celebrate and recognize the sacrifices of living and deceased members of the U.S. military. Colorado County has several impending events to participate in the celebration as the towns in the area are heavily influenced by the presence of veteran residents.

Family Historian visits Weimar Friends of the Library

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Boy Scout Troop 312 is hosting a hamburger fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the proceeds returning to the scout program in the town. The Columbus Noon Lions Club is providing their signature grilled burgers along with a bag of chips as the dinner offered in the drive through fundraiser. Dinners can be picked up at the Boy Scout Hut at Bowie and Preston Streets. For more information, contact 979-292-4061.

WEIMAR FRIENDS OF LIBRARY AND LIBRARY STAFF GIFT TREATS FOR HALLOWEEN

SENIOR CONNECTIONS HOSTS BINGO FOR ATTENDEES

Dialing back landscape watering is an easy way to make a big difference

COLUMBUS – The workers of AL&M Building Supply celebrated one of their own on Nov. 2 as longtime worker Doris Guthman reached 25 years of service at business. Guthman’s celebration was held at the Hound Song Brewing Company brewhouse to recognize her accomplishments as an integral part of the company.

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association (BMGA) announced that registration is open for its 2024 Master Gardener Certification Training Class to be held in Brenham. The class is open to participants from Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties, and will provide 50+ hours of gardening education from experts in various fields of horticulture.

AUSTIN – Waterfowl season is on the horizon and as hunters across the state start prepping their gear and boats for opening day, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds them to join the fight against the spread of aquatic invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels.

HOUSTON – A few Colorado County 4-H members had some strong outings at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Archery Competition on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. The 4-H archery club had several of their competitors finish in top-5 spots, and each of their participants finished in the top six of their respective competitions.