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WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS CLUB GIVES TO POLICE

Today I attended the unearthing of the time capsule buried in 1973 during Columbus’ sesquicentennial celebration. Absolutely beautiful day; perfect conditions. When the capsule was buried, I was a Columbus Elementary School third-grader. Today at the dig up and opening, it was wonderful to reminisce with classmates and so many others who were at the 1973 burial ceremony and to watch the removal of the contents by the former sixthgraders. I felt transported back in time by it all, and I can’t have been the only one who felt that way. On my drive back to Houston, I replayed the afternoon in my mind, smiling the whole way and gratefully realizing that, even if just for an afternoon, it seems you CAN go home again.

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 31.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 0.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 7.2 cents in the last week and stands at $4.56 per gallon.

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized.

If you are interested in serving your community as an elected official, Jan. 18 is first day to file an application for a place on the ballot.

Potter’s Western Store receives Texas Treasure Business Award

EAGLE LAKE – A ruling is pending in the deaths of a man and a woman who died under suspicious circumstances Jan. 7, investigators said.

COLUMBUS – Kayla Anne Carlton and Nathan Allen Zumoff would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Alayah Zumoff. Alayah was born on Jan. 3 at the Columbus Community Hospital. The parents’ bundle of joy arrived at 5:23 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds and was 18.8 inches long at birth.

Eagle Lake Remembers

Andrew “Showtime” Tobar, 44, of Glidden, Texas, passed away on Jan. 1, 2023, at his residence in Glidden, Texas.

Betty Hodde Beyer peacefully passed away at home on Jan. 8, 2023. She was born on Jan. 10, 1930, to parents Henry Hodde and Gertrude (White) Hodde in Columbus, Texas. She married Alfred Beyer on Sept. 24, 1949.

Gladys Marie Wanja Rau, 97, of Columbus, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 8, 2023, in Columbus.

Melinda Ann Robles, 38, of Eagle Lake, Texas, passed away on Jan. 9, 2023, in Eagle Lake, Texas.

Samuel and Kelsey Barta of Brenham, are pleased to announce the birth of their second child, Josey Elle Barta, at 11:22PM on December 27th,2022, born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in COllege Station Texas. Josey weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and measured 19.5 inches in length. Josey is welcomed home by her sister Sandi Lynn. Maternal grandparents are John and Adrienne Hamilton of Chappell Hill and great grandmother Ellen Case. Paternal grandparents are John and Barbara Barta and the late Sandra Barta of Columbus.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Junior Mounted Posse is paying a visit to the area Jan. 14 to encourage support for the upcoming Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

The Turtle Wing Foundation and Parents as Teachers have teamed up to bring another continuing education training for day care teachers on Jan. 17.

WEIMAR – The Weimar Public Library has a lineup of events for both kids and adults starting Monday, Jan. 16.

EDNA – The Jackson County Master Gardeners Association (JCMGA) invites the public to attend a free, “Come Grow With Us,” seminar at 10 a.m. on Jan. 30 in Edna.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. (CHPT) is hosting its next orientation for the Magnolia Belles on Jan. 14 at the Stafford Opera House. The session starts at 9:30 a.m.