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The Wildcat crosscountry team is preparing to start up the fall season once again as they attempt to have a second-straight appearance in the regional meet. Several of their runners had strong seasons last year, and they will be hoping to continue that momentum into the fall.

LA GRANGE – The Weimar Vets traveled to the Fairgrounds Ball Park for the final regular season game against the Serbin Jackrabbits who dominated the game with a final score of 11-1.

The Weimar Wildcat football team has officially released their schedule for the 2023 season with several games coming against familiar opponents from last season. Not only will the Wildcats take on each of their opponents from last season, but they will face them in the exact same order as well. Weimar is hoping they can get a few better results this year as they look to improve upon their 3-7 overall record and their 1-5 record in district competition from last season.

‘National Party of Texas’ packed with entertainment for all

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AUSTIN – The Office of the Attorney General has announced that Texas, along with the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of law enforcement partners nationwide, is conducting Operation Stop Scam Calls to combat the nationwide problem of illegal telemarketing and robocalls by which companies and scammers target and harass U.S. consumers.

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The Columbus Cardinal varsity football team has had just one goal on their minds for the past few seasons: win the school’s first state championship. With their talent and success in the district as well as the postseason, they have had every reason to believe that they are ranked up with the best teams in the state. With many of the same goals this season as well as several returning varsity players, Columbus is back to business as usual, vying to be the best 3A football team in Texas.

BROWNSVILLE – After several strong performances at the regional youth track meet, the CYFF track team continued their momentum in the TAAF state competition. Many athletes made it to the Finals with several placing in the top-3 spots and claiming a medal position. With some help from some varsity Columbus competitors, the CYFF team had a quality outing as a team.

The Lady Cards’ volleyball team is coming off of a deep postseason run to the state semifinals, their second deep playoff run in a row. With many players returning after competing in both playoff runs, the Lady Cards have a battle- tested group that are hoping to finally reach the Finals after falling just short to the eventual state champions in both years; first against Bushland and then against Gunter last season. Ironically, those two teams have met each other in the State Championship game in each of those seasons. Columbus is hoping to have a big season to prevent a thirdstraight matchup between Gunter and Bushland and potentially secure the Lady Cards’ first state championship.

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Woods, Waters, and Wildlife

The Colorado County Fair Association welcomes the children of Colorado County to compete in the Colorado County Fair Little Miss, Little Mister, and Junior Miss Pageant contests.

COLUMBUS – At the Colorado County Commissioners Court meeting on July 24, the county was presented the 2022 Excellence in Safety Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool for its record of excellence in involvement and commitment to safety in the workplace, as well as for controlling workers’ compensation claims.

Commissioners hear mixed views on Emergency Service District formation

When Donna Kunz, a Columbus native, was first invited to serve on the Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council in August 2019, she knew she would be able to share her experience of living with an acquired brain injury, but educating people on what it really means has been Kunz’s mission since receiving her invitation in June to serve again.

SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation held its second annual Scholar Social on July 6, welcoming 13 new Stanzel Scholars.

Lake levels decline; scorching temperatures causing high water use, evaporation

AUSTIN – This year, hunters in Texas will notice an increase in messaging about Chronic Wasting Disease and its impacts to the state as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launches a new public awareness campaign.

Wine Spectator, an international print and digital publication known for being one of the world’s leading authorities on wine and restaurants, recently released their 2023 Restaurant Awards, The Falls Texas earned a Best of Award of Excellence from the publication.