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CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION BRINGS SMILES TO ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION BRINGS SMILES TO ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION BRINGS SMILES TO ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus youth softballer attends Collegiate Catchers Camp

Columbus youth softballer attends Collegiate Catchers Camp

Trinity Rayne Hopkins of Columbus was invited to attend the exclusive All-American Collegiate Catchers Camp. Specifically planned to help improve catcher skills and reflexes, the camp offers a one-to-one training experience for softbal l catchers around the country. The Camp invites only 12-18 catchers from each state, putting Hopkins in an elite number of youth softball players to catch the AACCC’s attention. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

COLUMBUS FISHERS COMPETE AT STATE

COLUMBUS FISHERS COMPETE AT STATE

COLUMBUS FISHERS COMPETE AT STATE 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Two pairs of county lady hoopers play in All-Star game

Two pairs of county lady hoopers play in All-Star game

SCHULENBURG – Colorado County received a little more state recognition for their two, playoff-qualifying lady hoops teams this past basketball season. The Columbus Lady Cards and the Weimar Ladycats were the two teams that represented Colorado County in the UIL State Playoffs and had strong seasons that ultimately allowed them to reach the postseason. A host of impact players contributed to each of these teams’ success as they competed in their playoff runs. The Lace ‘em Up All Star game gave the opportunity for these teams to once again be seen and recognized at a state level as a pair of lady hoopers from each team, Bailey Gustus and Treasure Upson for Columbus and Paige Pavlu and Kim Hinze for Weimar, attended and competed in the exhibition of some of the best talent in the state. The Lady Cards got some added familiarity on the team as their head and assistant coaches Mike Albers and Zach Albers led their All-Star teams as well. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Collegiate runner with Columbus connections qualifies for nationals

Collegiate runner with Columbus connections qualifies for nationals

The collegiate outdoor track and field season is drawing to a close as teams prepare to compete in the NCAA first round. A runner with ties to Columbus will be travelling to Sacramento on June 8 to vie for a top-24 placement and a spot in the next round of compet ition. Jessica Rabius, daughter of Timothy and Denise Rabius of East Bernard and granddaughter of the late Daniel and Annie Munsch of Columbus, will be looking to continue her strong year for Houston Christian University as she reaches the national level meets for the second straight season. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

SUE KNESEK

Martha Sue Houser Knesek, 79, of Columbus, Texas went to be with God on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born on July 10, 1943, in Lufkin, Texas to William Guy and Sadie Jordan Houser. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Garwood, Texas. Sue graduated from Garwood High School in 1961, where she was a majorette. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

ROBIN JO RIVERS

ROBIN JO RIVERS

Robin Jo Rivers, 58, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on May 26, 2023, in Columbus, Texas. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

FRANCINE MARY GILLETT

FRANCINE MARY GILLETT

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. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

LARRY S. MILLER

LARRY S. MILLER

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. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

WALTER HENRY EVANS

WALTER HENRY EVANS

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. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

HATTIE SUE FORTESON

HATTIE SUE FORTESON

Hattie Sue Forteson of Beasley, Texas, passed away May 23, 2023, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas at the age of 64. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Raider 7 on 7 hosts state qualifying meet

Raider 7 on 7 hosts state qualifying meet

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. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR ART SHOW OPENING

COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR ART SHOW OPENING

COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR ART SHOW OPENING 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

BANK, LIBRARY HOST CYBERSECURITY EVENT

BANK, LIBRARY HOST CYBERSECURITY EVENT

BANK, LIBRARY HOST CYBERSECURITY EVENT 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Magnolia Belles orientation Saturday, June 10

Magnolia Belles orientation Saturday, June 10

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. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

IN BRIEF

CDA garage sale June 15-16 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMPILED BY STAFF 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Discover ARTS Gorman Gallery

Discover ARTS Gorman Gallery

Discover Dinah Bowman’s fish prints and botanicals at ARTS Gorman Gallery, 1201 Kessler Ave., Schulenburg. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

49th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 27

49th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 27

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. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Weimar Vets edge New Ulm Firemen, fall to Austin County

Weimar Vets edge New Ulm Firemen, fall to Austin County

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. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

LADYCAT SOFTBALL ALL-DISTRICT SELECTIONS

LADYCAT SOFTBALL ALL-DISTRICT SELECTIONS

District MVP 06/07/2023 12:00 AM