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CAMP OAK HAVEN RIBBON CUTTING

The Columbus KC Council 2971 recently deposited a $5,000 into the Matching Funds Campaign account at Fayette Savings Bank for the benefit of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn, Texas, rebuilding fund.

RISE BROADBAND RIBBON CUTTING

WIMBERLEY – The Columbus Cardinals 7 on 7 team is hoping that they will be playing in the state tournament later this month, but to do so, they will need to secure one of the few spots available at the top of the standings at a state qualifying tournament throughout the season. The Cards could not take advantage of their first opportunity to potentially secure their spot at State despite winning two of their games in pool play.

Is your student/child an athlete with ties to Colorado County? We want to feature them in the paper! Whether your student is young athlete in little leagues and select ball or a county alumnus doing great things in collegiate sports, we’d like to highlight all the summer sports going on in with anyone and everyone related to Colorado County! Make sure to send all photos and information to [email protected] to give your athlete a chance to be featured in the pages of the Citzen!

The summer 7 on 7 season is in full swing as the Weimar Wildcats competed in the Rice-hosted state qualifying tournament for a chance to move on to the state championship tournament later in the month. The Wildcats competed, but they generally had struggles scoring the football during their games as they never truly threatened to take the lead or overcome deficits in any of the three games they played during the pool stage. After completing pool play without a single win, the Wildcats left the tournament still hoping they can turn things around for their next shot at a qualification.

The 7 on 7 teams for the Rice Raiders gave themselves a chance to compete for a spot in the State Tournament later this month after hosting a qualifier tournament that featured several teams from around the area. The teams included the Raiders, East Bernard, Tidehaven, Weimar, Ganado, Louise, Brazos and Somerville.

District MVP

After a forfeit win against Jackson County in the first game, the Weimar Vets recorded the second win of the early season by a score of 12-10.

EAGLE LAKE – The 49th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day is scheduled for 4 p.m. June 27 at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 N. Walnut Ave.

Discover Dinah Bowman’s fish prints and botanicals at ARTS Gorman Gallery, 1201 Kessler Ave., Schulenburg.

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CDA garage sale June 15-16

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. is calling all high school females, including future freshmen who will be in high school this fall, to attend the Magnolia Belle orientation on Saturday, June 10 at the Stafford Opera House, 425 Spring St.

BANK, LIBRARY HOST CYBERSECURITY EVENT

COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR ART SHOW OPENING

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION BRINGS SMILES TO ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS

Hattie Sue Forteson of Beasley, Texas, passed away May 23, 2023, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas at the age of 64.

Walter Henry Evans died May 29, 2023, surrounded by the family he loved. He was born on May 20, 1932, in Columbus, Texas to Lillie Burger Evans and Leve Evans, the second child of three. Growing up, Walter was best known as “Fuse-e” Evans earned for his quick running ability on the 1948 and 1949 Columbus Cardinal High School football team and as a high and low hurdler in the 1949 Texas State Track and Field Competition. Under new head coach Bill Hartley, the ’49 Cardinals went into the final week of football season with a chance to win the south half of the district title, with Fuse-e Evans scoring the first 17-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. This nickname stuck and was used by friends and family for his entire life. His love of athletics and exercising, especially in retirement, included his daily walk around the Columbus athletic track, which kept him strong and healthy for most of his 91-years.

Larry S. Miller of Columbus, Texas passed on Feb. 27, 2023, at his home. Born in 1941, he grew up in Richmond, Indiana, graduating from Richmond Sr. High School in 1959. He worked as a draftsman for Richmond Homes, then enlisted in the Army in 1963, serving until 1968.

Francine Mary Gillett of Columbus, loving wife, mother and Nana, went to be with our Lord on May 31, 2023, at the age of 68, while at her home. She was surrounded by many family members who loved her.