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Eagle Lake Remembers

Allen ‘Cotton’ Maurice Kahlden passed away July 16, 2023, in Columbus, Texas at the age of 92. He was born at home south of Columbus on June 1, 1931, to Werner and Mary Frers Kahlden. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1949.

COLUMBUS – The public is invited to attend the Columbus Education Foundation’s “Launch Party” on Saturday, July 22, 4-6 p.m. at Hound Song Brewery.

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EAGLE LAKE – The city council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 11 to discuss property taxes, ordinances and a proposed fitness court.

According to the Colorado County Elections Office, the H.B. 2015 has amended the Government Code to raise, from 70 to 75, the age at which a person qualifies for an exemption from jury service on the basis of age and the age at which a person may claim a permanent exemption from jury service.

Did you know that there is a national shortage of poll workers, and we feel that shortage right here in Colorado County? Election workers are essential to ensuring that elections are a success. Poll workers can be the difference between a smooth election, long lines, or mass confusion.

WEIMAR – The Weimar VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 held its regular meeting on July 11.

DALLAS – The Columbus FFA program had a quality showing in the FFA state speaking competitions at the Annual Texas FFA Convention. Alley Fitzgerald represented Columbus as she delivered a compelling performance in her two categories to take a top ten placement in each. She took an eighth-place finish in the Soil and Water Stewardship speaking competition for one of her top placements. Her other finish was an even higher-quality finish as she took a top three spot in Extemporaneous speaking. Fitzgerald took the bronze in that competition to round out her day and claim a medal for Columbus FFA.

The Dave Campbell’s Texas Football publication has been the eyes over Texas Football for decades, releasing content and analysis for football programs as small as the 1A division and even six-man teams. Part of their coverage includes several different rankings for the teams in each division as the season progresses. However, one poll spans the entirety of Texas, pitting football programs against each other regardless of size or division. One hundred teams are ranked by their general prestige and recent success during regular seasons as well as the UIL State Playoffs. The Columbus Cardinal football team has been as good as anybody the last few seasons, leading to the Cardinals finally breaking into the top 100 for the first time by taking the final spot on the list.

DALLAS – The 95th annual Texas FFA Convention hosted Weimar FFA and hundreds of other schools as they recognized different state awards for the teams present. Weimar received plenty of recognition themselves with several of their members taking the highest honor the Texas FFA Association can bestow. They also had a few of their competitive teams receive some recognition for their performance as well in state competitions, receiving trophies and certificates to mark their achievements in their respective categories.

The Weimar Vets hosted the Austin County Brewers at Strickland Field on Sunday. The starting pitcher for the Brewers kept the Vets’ hitters in check for six shutout innings including five perfect innings while putting up eight runs themselves. The Vets cut the lead to 8-4, but the Brewers put the game away with five runs in the ninth for a final score of 13-6.

The Wildcats’ varsity baseball team received recognition for a few of their standout players after a strong season that ended with a postseason appearance and a Bi-District Championship. The upperclassmen had a huge impact on the Wildcats’ success this season with several veteran players taking large roles at the plate and in the field.

The State Champion Weimar Ladycat softball team continues to have an offseason full of recognition and positivity as statewide organizations give further awards to Weimar for their title-winning performance. With a group of top players that helped contribute to the title victory, the Ladycats had several athletes that performed at an elite level as they outplayed a difficult field of postseason opponents.

The athletes of Weimar High School varsity sports will have a chance to connect more directly with their community during the Booster club’s membership drive to recruit more boosters to help with donations and volunteering to help the various sports programs at Weimar. On Monday, Aug. 7 in the WHS cafeteria, Weimar residents and sports fans will be able to meet the athletes that will be competing during the upcoming school year as well as partake in a hamburger supper. For fans of Weimar varsity sports, this is their opportunity to meet and become familiar with the next group of Wildcat athletes before their respective seasons begin in the fall.

FRELSBURG – The parishioners of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church invite the public to their Country Festival on Sunday, Aug. 6 on the church grounds, 1031 Church Lane.

LAGRANGE – The Colorado Valley Quilt Guilt will welcome their own Kristi Asbill as a guest speaker on Tuesday, July 25 at 10 a.m.

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EAGLE LAKE – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office invites the public to attend a Back to School Bash at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 N. Walnut Ave., on Aug. 5 to get ready for the school year.

COLUMBUS – Families who want to “putter around” will get their wish granted at Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St., on Friday, July 28, with Library Mini Golf, from noon-5:30 p.m.