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House pushes armed officer at all schools

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

LIONS CLUB SERVICE PROJECT A SUCCESS

LIONS CLUB SERVICE PROJECT A SUCCESS

LIONS CLUB SERVICE PROJECT A SUCCESS 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Bank’s open house event a success

Bank’s open house event a success

COLUMBUS – Industry State Bank location held a successful open house on March 3. Coffee and kolaches were set out for the morning crowd. Seafood etouffee, fruit, and cookies and brownies were enjoyed by all for lunch. The bank would like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy the day with them. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

LIONS CLUB DONATES TO LIBRARY

LIONS CLUB DONATES TO LIBRARY

LIONS CLUB DONATES TO LIBRARY 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Wellness Council discusses mental health services

Wellness Council discusses mental health services

COLUMBUS – The Health and Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley also known as The Wellness Council, met to discuss mental health and disability services for adults and children. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Lions Club welcomes Lighthouse RMC speakers

Lions Club welcomes Lighthouse RMC speakers

EAGLE LAKE – Residents looking for services catered to older adults can find a solution from Rice Medical Center’s Lighthouse program. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

H-E-B Quest for Texas Best competition returns

H-E-B Quest for Texas Best competition returns

SAN ANTONIO – The 10th Annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best returns in search for the best items made in the Lone Star State. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Council deliberates decision of police chief, city manager

Council deliberates decision of police chief, city manager

WEIMAR – The City Council met March 9 in a regular meeting to discuss a matter pertaining to the hiring of an officer by the Weimar Police Department, who has since been terminated for falsehood. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

CHS One Act Play advances to Bi-District

CHS One Act Play advances to Bi-District

COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School One Act Play advanced to Bi-District. The following students received awards: Cason Sunderman received the overall best technician award for his sound engineering expertise. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Eagle Lake community attends 1093 Rails to Trails meeting

Eagle Lake community attends 1093 Rails to Trails meeting

EAGLE LAKE – Members from the Eagle Lake community and beyond including Fulshear came out to the community meeting held at the Community Center Tuesday, March 7. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

CORRECTION

In last week’s edition of the Citizen in the FFA coverage section, the buyers of Jase Rau’s Reserve champion market hog were listed as Bill and Hadley Sciba. While the attribution of two in the photo was correct, they were there representing the actual buyers, 1st State Bank. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Wildcats beaten in tourney championship

Wildcats beaten in tourney championship

WEIMAR – The Wildcats got some of their best stretch of play of the season during their last tournament as they made a run to the first-place game against Sacred Heart. Weimar won through their pool games, finishing at the top along with the opposing Indians. In a high-scoring championship game, the Wildcats were not able to keep up with Sacred Heart’s scoring in a difficult 12-6 defeat. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

A new beginning

A new beginning

I came to Texas ChalleNGe Academy for a second chance at life. After making some bad decisions in my life, I realized that if I wanted to be a successful adult, I would need to make some changes in my life as a teen. Somehow God led my mother to learn about TCA, and I applied and was thankfully accepted. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort

Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort

FOI Guest Column, Sunshine Month 2023 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

BARBARA ANN KINCANNON

BARBARA ANN KINCANNON

Barbara Ann Kincannon passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Feb. 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born Feb. 23, 1940 to Steve and Mary Mensik in Plum, Texas. After spending her elementary years in Plum, the family moved to Columbus, Texas where she attended Columbus High School and graduated in 1958. It was there she met the love of her life, Sidney Kincannon. They married on Sept. 27, 1958, celebrating 65 years of marriage this past September. Barbara loved to dance, enjoyed playing cards and had an unbelievable green thumb. She loved to cheer on her kids and granddaughter in school activities and sports, never missing a game. She had a beautiful smile and infectious laugh that would fill your ears and make you laugh right along with her. She will be deeply missed. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

JEROME FRANK ZBRANEK

JEROME FRANK ZBRANEK

Jerome Frank (Jerry) Zbranek passed from this life to the next on March 1, 2023. Born Oct. 4, 1928 in El Campo, Texas, Jerry graduated from Garwood High School and at the age of 21, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving honorably and proudly. After his service to his country, he returned to Garwood and with his wife, Ann raised one son and two daughters. As an avid outdoorsman and hunter, he shared that love with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with a focus on gun safety and responsible harvest of wildlife. In 2005, Jerry and Ann moved to Portland, Texas to be closer to family. Jerry always loved working in the yard and after moving to Brookdale Senior Living in Portland he began a beautiful container garden in a cove that was enjoyed by all who passed. His flower garden was honored as Yard of the Month by the Garden Club, and he maintained it beautifully until his passing. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

INEZ SPENCER TOWNSEND

INEZ SPENCER TOWNSEND

We regretfully announce the passing of Inez Spencer Townsend (nee Spaeth), 100, of Williamsburg, Virginia, on March 5, 2023. Our mother, Inez, was one of the strongest and kindest persons and we were blessed to have her as our mother. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

LAURA AND ALEXANDER SHERRARD

LAURA AND ALEXANDER SHERRARD

Laura Marie “Rabbit” Sherrard, 55, and Alexander Conroy “Bunny” Sherrard, 16, of Houston, were taken from us on March 3, 2023. Laura was born Oct. 25, 1967, in Houston, Texas, and spent most of her childhood in Kenney, Texas. She was baptized in the Catholic Church. Laura was a confirmed Catholic and a true follower of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She had true a devotion to our Lady of the Rosary. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

FRANICS JOHN TRUCHARD

FRANCIS JOHN TRUCHARD

Francis John Truchard of Bernardo was born on Nov. 4, 1941 to Joe and Lily (Schneider) Truchard in Sealy, Texas. He was called to be with the Lord on March 8, 2023 at the age of 81. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM 1

SAS SAINTLY NEWS

SAS SAINTLY NEWS

“Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” (Mark 10:15) Registration for the 2023-24 school year will be open to all St. Anthony Church Families on Monday, March 20, and will open to the community on Monday, April 3. 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! 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

WEIMAR FARMERS MARKET

WEIMAR FARMERS MARKET

WEIMAR FARMERS MARKET 03/15/2023 12:00 AM