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SCHULENBURG, TEXAS – The Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship has announced its inaugural recipient.

Columbus Elementary School PTO is currently accepting pre-orders for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to grab your glazed donuts for only $15 per dozen and help the CES PTO. The doughnuts can be picked up at Blake’s Kitchen and Kocktailz on Friday, Aug. 25 between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. While Supplies Last. Contact Charity at 361-7728406 to pre-order your Krispy Kreme today.

COLUMBUS – It’s that time of year again for artwork, baked goods, flowers, canned foods and fun at the annual Colorado County Fair.

COLUMBUS – The 45th Colorado County Fair will have an extended fair schedule for the 2023 season starting with the Junior Livestock Show and Queens Pageant Sept. 6-10 and the Fair and Carnival Sept. 1416.

The First National Bank of Eagle Lake is proud to announce the August 8th groundbreaking ceremony for their new home office, which will be located at 1220 E Main St Eagle Lake, Texas. The project is the single largest investment in the history of this bank. It is a necessary step toward strengthening operational efficiency and a commitment set by the bank towards continuing to provide financial services for Colorado and Wharton Counties.

Colorado County Commissioners Court took place once again August 14, 2023 at 9:00am. Located at Colorado County Courthouse in the County Courtroom on 400 Spring St Columbus, Texas 78934.

Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed an arrest warrant Thursday August 10, 2023 at approximately 11:00 am at the 1900 block of Bowie Street in Columbus, Texas. The operation was the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Westside High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA), a Narcotics Task Force. Suspect by the name of Ray Coleman age 43, was located and arrested on active warrant for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. This task force covers four counties and is comprised of investigators from Austin County Sheriff’s Office, Bellville PD, Sealy PD, Hempstead PD, Waller County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, and DEA. The Colorado County Attorney’s Office assisted with the investigation along with local authorities joining to assist with the operation as well.

KULM CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN COLUMBUS

Barbara Ann Smith Woods was called home unexpectedly on August 10, 2023. She was born August 1,1957 in Lubbock, Texas to Arthur Lee Jones Sr and Ruby Florence Warden.

Joe Ramirez, 95, a lifelong resident of Columbus, Texas passed away there on August 8, 2023.

Mayor Lori An Gobert made a major statement for women in the county on Tuesday, Aug. 15 as several women and girls gathered to witness Gobert sign a woman-centered proclamation into reality. During the event coordinated by the Colorado County unit of the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas, Gobert proclaimed that Aug. 26 would become Women’s Equality Day in Columbus.

Yoana Lopez Zavala is pleased to announce the birth of Angel Ezequiel Munoz Lopez, at 1:42pm, April 27, 2023, at Columbus Community Hospital.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in-and-around school zones and neighborhoods as we approach the new school year. This includes knowing state laws about driving near stopped school buses and not using cell phones when you’re behind the wheel. It also means utilizing the many resources available to parents, school staff and students.

Texas A&M forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday by being cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks.

As the extreme, prolonged drought throughout the region continues, the Lower Colorado River Authority has entered Stage 2 of its drought response and is asking its water customers to cut back water use by 10%-20%. “This is a serious drought, and everyone needs to step up and do their part to reduce water use,” said John Hofmann, LCRA executive vice president of Water. “We have enough water, but we don’t have enough water to waste.”

ISB SUPPORTS TEACHERS AS THEY HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL

BRAND NEW GAGA BALL PIT

ISB SHOWS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

Friends of the library Sisters, Frances Sunderman Warfield and Marilyn Sunderman Hunt are delighted to present some of the first items to be included in this year’s Silent Auction. An integral part of the Eagle Lake Friends of the Library Dinner and Auction benefitting the Eula and David Wintermann Library. Frances is holding a bright fabric covered wire woven basket to hold your creative choice of decorative items. In the front is a pair of black metal, “Star of Texas”, Candle Holders to illuminate that special place on your wall. Marilyn presents a large white bowl rimmed in red, decorated with sprigs of Holly, Mistletoe and Pine, perfect for serving Holiday goodies. These 3 selections are just hints at the large variety of Silent Auction items that are being donated by local folks and businesses here in Eagle Lake. Be sure to mark your calendars for September 23, 2023 and purchase Dinner ($12) and Raffle ($20) Tickets soon from any Friends of the Library members. Or visit the Eula and David Wintermann Library to see the Silent Auction items on display and purchase your tickets while you are there.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Christian Women’s Organization will host its annual fundraiser featuring, “The Laura Hastedt Art Tiffin,” on Sept. 23 at the Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St.

The Rice Raiders’ cross-country team began their 2023 season with a home-hosted meet as they attempt to defend their boys’ district title from a season ago. After a strong performance that saw three Raiders finish in consecutive top ten placements, Rice is hoping that they have gotten out to a solid start to their season. The Lady Raiders had two runners representing Rice, while the boys sent a team of 15 runners to compete in the race. The Raiders finished in third place as a team in the boys’ competition, finishing their first meet with a team bronze medal.