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Columbus – When runners cross the starting line at the Hound Song Brewing 5k Run on Nov. 11, they’ll have a special incentive to hurry back. Each runner will be rewarded for their efforts with a souvenir pint glass and their choice of Hound Song craft beers.

Building repairs and new LED lights will enhance museum

La Grange – The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild had several presentations at their Oct. 26 meeting where they learned different ways to prepare their quilts for competitions.

WEIMAR – Cavender Auto Country received recognition on Tuesday, Oct. 17 for their performance and service throughout the last year. After a highly productive year, the Chevrolet corporation awarded the Weimar location with the Chevy Zone Cup as well as the Mark of Excellence award. It was the third time in a row that the location had secured the Mark of Excellence from Chevrolet.

CCWO DONATES CHECK TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

The local chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) donated Texas history items to the St. Michael’s Catholic Church School on Oct. 18. Nancy Koehl, Librarian, was on hand to receive the books and other documents from Donna Pustejovsky, Vice President of the Dilue Rose Harris chapter. Donated items included: Texas Declaration of Independence Col. Travis’ letter asking for assistance to the Alamo Handbill, “A call to arms to the people of Texas!”

SCHULENBURG – The 11th Annual Turtle Wing Monster Dash was held on Sunday, Sept. 22 at Jack & Mary's.

COLUMBUS – A teacher for CISD received a charitable grant for $500 from the Nueces Electric Cooperative for their ‘Supply-a-Teacher’ Initiative. Columbus High School’s Amy Venghaus received the honor, and she was presented the check in front of several fellow grant winners.

Auction proceeds directed to the “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign

Columbus Ga rden Club wil l be having a flower show at the Nesbitt Library at 529 Washington St. on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

Coming off of two tough losses the Rice Raiders prepare to travel to East Bernard for their final game of the season.

The Rice Lady Raiders are an interesting team which might be weird to hear seeing that their season is over but just hear me out.

The Rice Lady Raiders volleyball season has come to an end but not without laying some foundation down for the future.

The Weimar Lady Cats traveled to Corpus Christi, TX to participate in the Regional Cross Country Meet on Tuesday, Oct. 24, looking to make it to the State Championship meet.

The Weimar Wildcats have earned a spot in the postseason this season after defeating Flatonia on Friday, Oct. 27 in Weimar.

The Weimar Ladycats have punched the ticket to the post season securing third place in the district and hosted Brazos for a playoff warm up game on Friday, Oct. 27, in Weimar.

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL TAKES TRIP, CELEBRATES RED RIBBON WEEK

The St. Anthony Halloween Carnival on Oct. 28 was once again a successful event.

EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY SCHOOL MEETS SMOKEY THE BEAR

NESBITT LIBRARIAN TEACHES ORIGAMI TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

LIL EINSTEIN’S HOST TRUNK OR TREAT