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Silvia Lorena Ledezma, 51, of Eagle Lake, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.

Tonie Canik Halfmann, 104, of Frelsburg, Texas, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2023, surrounded by her family in Columbus, Texas.

Weldon Anton Neuendorff, 96, passed away at home on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Brenham, Texas.

AUSTIN – State Representative James Talarico was joined by Democratic colleagues, teachers, and public education groups from across the state to announce House Bill 1548, providing Texas teachers with the largest pay bump in state history.

AUSTIN – On Jan. 25, Governor Greg Abbott urged all Texans impacted by recent severe storms and winter weather to self-report property damage by using the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s iSTAT damage survey, as the damage assessment process begins.

AUSTIN – The Lower Colorado River Authority on Tuesday announced it will build a new peaker power plant in Central Texas to provide an additional 190 megawatts of dispatchable power to the Texas power grid.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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This year World Spay Day takes place on Feb. 28th, 2023. World Spay Day is an annual campaign that shines the spotlight on the power of affordable, accessible spaying and neutering to decrease the number of animals put down in shelters or living on the street. Humane organizations and rescue groups, veterinary clinics and individuals all across the U.S. and around the world are organizing reduced cost spay/neuter clinics, hosting fundraisers and bringing awareness to the importance of spaying and neutering.

EAGLE LAKE – Residents spoke at a Town Hall meeting held by the Eagle Lake City Council to express their opposition towards Endeavors opening a facility that would house migrant children.

Eagle Lake Remembers

The Cards’ varsity baseball team will officially have a new yearly tradition after they have their second annual car wash fundraiser on Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Country Fresh Cleaners at 10 am. Last year marked their first iteration of the event which helped them afford important equipment and team gear. However, there is a deeper meaning behind the Cards’ car wash as they pay their respects to a dearly departed, longtime fan of the team. In remembrance of Kristie Geisler, the team plans to continue their new tradition with the same spirit of joy and love for the team that Geisler displayed in life.

A car chase that started west of Hallettsville city limits in Lavaca County ended in Eagle Lake with one person arrested.

Dale Heinsohn, 76, of Frelsburg, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Jan. 16, 2023, in Frelsburg, Texas.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce received a proclamation from Governor Greg Abbott in recognition of Columbus’ upcoming Bicentennial Celebration, which marks 200 years of the city’s existence. The proclamation reads in part: “A town as old as Texas herself, Columbus has had a frontrow seat to an entire history. Two hundred years ago, settlers took up the ‘Gone to Texas’ banner and build a community that would stand the test of time … From General Houston’s base camp in the Revolution to the legendary cattle drives of a bygone saga, the town has witness many iconic moments and has epitomized both the noble pioneering spirit and the fierce independence that have come to define our people…The same values and valor that enabled Columbus to thrive in the age of westward expansion have indeed survived well into the new millennium … As you reflect upon your proud past and look toward and even brighter tomorrow, I hope that you will rededicate yourselves to the values and traditions that built your city ...”

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STANSBERRY GRADUATES FROM WCJC’S NURSING PROGRAM

The final meeting of Columbus vs. Rice this basketball season came with some high-intensity action as well as some overtime drama.

The Columbus Lady Cards’ soccer team found a number of opportunities in front of goal as they played against their district opponents from Yoakum. However, both teams had some difficulties converting on their chances as the team’s played each other to a low scoring affair. At the end, neither team could take a definitive advantage as they finished with a 1-1 tie.