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ALTAIR – Weimar’s varsity softball team continues to show that they are one of the best teams in the state and one of the best teams remaining in the UIL state playoffs as they knock off their opponents in each round in convincing fashion. In six games of the postseason so far, they have allowed only two combined runs as they have had outstanding pitching performances and have not had many mistakes on defense. The Ladycats picked up their fourth shutout victory of the playoffs during their last series against district rivals the Schulenburg Lady Horns. Weimar displayed their prowess on both sides of the ball as they won two straight games for the sweep. The Ladycats will get their next opportunity to flex their abilities on Thursday, May 18 in Brenham against the Milano Lady Eagles.

VICTORIA – The Weimar Wildcat baseball team had the offensive performance they were hoping for when they drew the Skidmore- Tynan Bobcats for the Area Championship round of the postseason. The Wildcats saw the ball well and found ways to make plays as they scored 21 runs in two games as they swept their second-round opponents. It was not only their offense that led them to victory as they also held their opponents to just four runs in a dominating effort that clinched Weimar’s spot in the regional rounds of the tournament. With this series victory, the Wildcats will now be seeking redemption against the Shiner Comanches for round three. Shiner took the advantage in both district games against the Wildcats, so Weimar will have to find a way to break through starting on Thursday, May 18 at Rice High School.

The Weimar Ladycats were represented in the UIL State Championship Golf Meet by Taylor Smith who reached the state level for the second season in a row. Smith was one of the first golfers to compete on the day, but she had one of the best first days of anyone else competing. She had a quality outing in the state meets opening day, shooting for a score of 86 which placed her in the top 10 individually. She finished the day tied for ninth place. Smith finished off her run in the state meet with another outing on Tuesday morning. However, results from May 16 were not available by the press deadline.

TYLER - The University of Texas at Tyler named Jose De La Garza of Eagle Lake to the spring 2023 Dean’s List.

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother–which is the first commandment with a promise–so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” (Ephesians 6:1-3) Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open to our entire community. Please stop by the school office for the necessary paperwork or with any questions! We’d love to have you as part of our school family!

Workplaces and community members are encouraged to swap cars for handlebars

SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg/ Weimar Area Parents as Teachers held their annual Art in the Park event on Saturday, May 6.

The Weimar Encore Lions Club has been awarded the prestigious 20222023 Robert F. Koennecke Award.

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Tom Kelley of Eagle Lake to the Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors for terms to expire on Feb. 1, 2029.

WEIMAR – The Weimar VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 held its regular meeting on May 9.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce they have chosen Brooklyn Eden, Columbus High School Class of 2025, as the new Junior Ambassador for 2023-2025.

A More Beautiful Community

CGC MAY YARD OF THE MONTH

MAY COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD

WIMBERLY – The Columbus Cardinals baseball team kept their postseason alive after competing in a three-game series with the Lytle Pirates as the teams vied for the Area Championship and a spot in the regional tournament portion of the playoffs. Recent history for Columbus had not been kind to the Cards in the area round as Columbus had not moved on past that round for the past 17 years. Columbus finally got their breakthrough this year as they had a dominating effort against the Pirates. Pitching and defense set the tone for the Cards as they did not allow a single run in a two-game sweep to claim their first Area Championship in nearly two decades. Now the Cards move on to face a familiar foe as they take on the Industrial Cobras for Columbus’ third match this season against their district rivals. The two teams split their district season matchups with one win apiece.

LADY CARDS TAKE ON STATE MEET

The Columbus athletics programs awarded several Cardinal athletes with recognition at the All-Sports Award Ceremony to celebrate a strong season in Columbus athletics. Three main awards were given during the night as one boy and one girl received the Cardinal Spirit award, the Torch award and the overall MVP from the school year. Mayson Post for the girls and Hunter Mangum for the boys received the Cardinal Spirit awards. Treasure Upson and Colby Williams were chosen as the recipients of the Torch award. The school’s MVP award went to Colton Pitchford for the boys and Madyson Carter for the girls as each of those athletes displayed excellence in several different sports throughout the season.

MARION – The Lady Cards’ varsity softball team changed their Regional Quarterfinal round matchup with Jourdanton from a series to a one-game elimination due to concerns about the weather for the rest of the weekend. With just one chance to move on in the postseason, the stakes during their May 12 matchup elevated to a heightened level. The Lady Cards held the score close during a game that lived up to the intensity of a one-off postseason game, but they never found a way to break into the scoreboard as they were held scoreless in a 3-0 defeat to the Lady Squaws.

My name is Mercedes Mae Erickson. I am sixteen years old and have been a part of Texas ChalleNGe Academy for four months. When I first came here, I had a mix of emotions. I was scared, but excited and ready.

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general.