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The Weimar Vets hosted the Serbin Jackrabbits on Sunday, June 18 at Strickland Field.

WEIMAR FIFTH GRADER CLAIMS SILVER MEDAL AT ACADEMIC MEET

Warm weather generally translates to more time spent outdoors. That means more barbecues, days spent poolside, trips to the beach, and even camping excursions. This time of year also inspires people to celebrate. What better way to signal the party has started than with fireworks?

TxDOT campaign aims to deter drunk driving this summer

JUNE COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD

CGC JUNE YARD OF MONTH

The Cards’ basebal l team created some history this season after notching one of their best seasons in two decades. It could arguably have been their best season in the last two decades after reaching the deepest round of the playoffs in that time frame this season. They also finished with their most total wins in a season after finding success in a tough district and holding on for the second- place spot in the district standings. The Cards would not have been able to achieve all of these goals without impressive seasons by some of the veteran players who make up the roster. Senior Ryan Lewis made himself stand out with his play this season. His outstanding season led to Lewis receiving statewide recognition after being named to All-State Elite Team by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association.

The UIL Lone Star Cup has released their final official rankings for the 2022-23 athletic school year. The Lone Star Cup is given to the school that has the highest amount of UIL success from different UIL programs and sports. Points were allocated based on a team’s placement in competition for arts and intellectual competitions, while points allocated to sports were based on playoff performance. After a strong year for Columbus with several teams getting deep runs in their respective postseasons, they finished the year tied for sixth place with Wall High School with a cup score of 59.

The Columbus CATfish swim team is hoping to have another good showing at this year’s Meet of Champs after having several swimmers qualify for the event in different competitive categories. When the competitors meet in El Campo on Saturday, June 24, they will be hoping to bring home several medals just as they did during last season’s competition.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

AUSTIN – On June 12, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2060 by Representative Giovanni Capriglione and Senator Tan Parker establishing the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council as Texas strengthens its position as the leading destination for next generation technology in the country. The Council will study and monitor artificial intelligence technology developed, employed, or procured by Texas state agencies.

AUSTIN – On June 12, Gov. Greg Abbott directed Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath to waive specific requirements for school districts or openenrollment charter schools to be able to continue offering virtual instruction options for students in grades 3 through 12 through the Texas Virtual School Network for the next two school years.

AUSTIN – On June 12, Gov. Greg Abbott signed several critical pieces of parent empowerment legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. The transformative package of four parent empowerment bills signed by the Governor will give parents access to course curriculum, allow parents to determine if their child should repeat a grade level, remove inappropriate books from school libraries, and support students with special needs.

MAJOR UPGRADES AND NEW GARDEN CENTER

The 2023 appraisal notices have recently gone out and property owners may be seeing a change in their property value from the previous year.

WEIMAR – The City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 8 to discuss an issue that has been raised involving a former officer employed by the Weimar Police Department.

Shirley Marie Freshour, 80, of Alleyton, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 11 in Diamond, Missouri.

David William Guthman, 72, of Lissie, Texas, passed away in his home on June 6, 2023.