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COLUMBUS – Award-winning author Rodney Walther will be speaking at Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St., on Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.

The Columbus varsity lady soccer team had a successful trip to Yoakum after picking up three wins throughout the tournament while fighting through some adversity in each of the games. Even down a few players and needing a few players to step into new positions, the Lady Cards were able to hold on for clutch wins after notching crucial goals. Columbus found opportunities in front of goal with regularity despite not being able to finish all their chances. They finished the tournament 3-1-1 with five total goals which helped them take fifth place in the overall standings.

The Columbus Cardinals varsity hoops team has gotten out to a strong start to the district portion of the schedule. They have not lost a game in four tries and made a big step toward their goal of becoming district champs after a tough win against Industrial. The Cards continue to field one of the best offensive attacks in the district led by the potent trio of Trevor Berger, Colton Pitchford and Cristian Reyna who has developed into a certified threat this season.

The Columbus varsity lady hoops team has had season- long momentum as they have depended on some outstanding offensive outings as well as a stifling defense and effective rebounding. The past week of competition was a microcosm of these trends as they finished out a defensive battle earlier in the week against Industrial before having a near 70-point explosion in their game to finish out the week with a big win against Hallettsville. Following their performances last week, the Lady Cards have climbed up to the 17th spot in the Texas Girls’ Coaches Association state poll.

The Raiders’ varsity basketball team has been getting strong results from their offensive attack as the team has gotten more cohesive as the season has progressed. Last week, they continued their highly effective offense with two more impressive performances. They crossed the 60-point threshold twice and even reached the 70-point mark on the way to splitting their two games of the week. They lost a close one to Tidehaven on Tuesday, Jan 3 and won a blowout against Palacios on the following Friday.

Last week, the Lady Raiders lost back-to-back games by big margins.

The Weimar Wildcats had some positive outcomes from their games last week despite splitting their two games. The first of the two matchups was a competitive loss to Schulenburg that led to the Wildcats falling just short in their game against the second-place team in the district. Their second game of the week was one of their best games of the season as they dominated the Louise Hornets throughout the entirety of the game outside of a tight first quarter.

Weimar Ladycats’ varsity basketball team had an up and down week as they played in two games with different results. Their first game of the week against Schulenburg was a slow, grind-it-out game that resulted in Weimar falling just short by a few points. They had a much stronger outing in their second game of the week as the offense picked up potency. They ran all over Louise on the way to a huge blowout win to end the week. In the most recent state poll released by the Texas Girls’ Coaches Association, Weimar came in at no. 25 as one of the top 2A teams in the state.

COLUMBUS – The Industry State Bank donated $500 each to three local organizations last month to help out during the Christmas holiday.

Alzheimer’s Disease International says that there were approximately 50 million people living with dementia in 2017. Experts predict that number will roughly double every 20 years, highlighting just how pervasive dementia is across the globe.

Heart disease is a formidable foe. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease accounts for nearly 25 percent of all deaths in the United States each year.

Cooking foods at home is one of the simplest ways to gain greater control over personal health. Cooking at home is the easiest way to know precisely what you’re putting into your body each day. Cooking your own meals also enables you to customize recipes so they align with any dietary restrictions or personal preferences you may have.

Sleep is an often unsung hero of overall health. Diet and exercise get their fair share of glory, but without a good night’s rest, even the most physically active, nutrition-conscious individuals are vulnerable to a host of ailments and illnesses.

The most successful health care regimens incorporate a number of variables to help individuals achieve optimal health. Physical health garners considerable attention when developing a health care regimen, but it’s equally important that individuals prioritize mental health as well.

At Columbus Community Hospital, we believe that total wellness is more than simply receiving care when you are sick. Building a healthier future with a well-rounded approach to wellness is key to developing better habits that will lead to a healthier life.

Anxiety affects millions of people worldwide. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America indicates anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older every year, which equates to around 19.1 percent of the population.

The human body is a marvel. How the body transforms over the course of an individual’s life is one of its more remarkable qualities, and those changes never cease, even as individuals near retirement age. The changes associated with aging include physical transformations but also more subtle shifts the naked eye cannot see. For example, metabolism slows as individuals grow older, and aging also can lead to a decrease in bone density and muscle mass. These changes affect how men and women at or nearing retirement age should approach their diets in recognition of the various ways their nutritional needs change at this point in their lives. Any modifications to a diet should first be discussed with a physician, but the following are some ways aging adults can use diet to combat age-related changes to their bodies.

Cognitive health is not something to take for granted. Although a certain level of memory loss can be expected as people age, when the ability to clearly think, learn and remember is compromised, those changes can affect an individual’s ability to perform daily activities and should serve as a cause for concern.

AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced state sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in December, 10.5 percent more than in December 2021. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December.

Before 2023 arrived, people were already talking about how they will be putting boundaries in place going into the new year.

The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda.