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I am seventeen years old and originally from Puerto Rico, but I moved to Texas at a young age. I have two loving parents who always push me to do my best, an older sister who is going to graduate from nursing school, and a girlfriend who gives me nothing but support in all the things I do. I couldn’t be more proud. You may be wondering why I came here.

Eagle Lake Remembers

Javier Mendoza is the son of Laura Lozano and Ines Mendoza. He has been an active FFA member all four years of high school and has had the privilege to hold a variety of offices throughout his service.  

Alley Fitzgerald is the daughter of Brian and Rashelle Fitzgerald. She has been an active member of the Columbus FFA Chapter throughout her high school career and has dabbled in a wide array of activities within the organization. She previously served as the Chapter Secretary and currently serves as the Chapter President as well as Area XI President.  

COLUMBUS – Early voting is in full swing in Colorado County as the first wave of polling for the March 5 primaries comes close to an end. However, the newly refurbished Elections Center at 1117 Travis St. had to deal with some unfortunate circumstances on Tuesday, Feb. 20 as a poll worker relieved themselves from their duties after witnesses reported the worker discussing a local resident in a negative light.

County OKs agreements, recognizes significant month

COLUMBUS – The Feb. 26 City Council meeting saw the Council move on a variety of actions including confirming the terms of three councilmembers who will be uncontested during the May Municipal elections and a recognition for the library after achieving a major milestone.

In recognition of Black History Month, the League of Women Voters of South-Central Texas will host a special Zoom presentation, Cotton and Sugar in Texas: 1800-2024, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28.

Betty Calhoun Gills, 91, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on Feb. 25, 2024 in Columbus, Texas.

Gladys (Halfmann) Stolle, 94, passed away with her family by her side on Feb. 24, 2024 in Sealy, Texas.

Texas A&M Forest Service is awarding $8.25 million through the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, a financial incentives program to fund non-industrial, private, small-acreage landowners. The five-year project, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and funded by the USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, will provide financial incentives to agricultural commodities across Texas.

Brenda Boehm has been chosen the Garden Angel for Columbus Garden Club 2023-24.

COLUMBUS – A Better Columbus discussed several ways to help improve the community with beautification efforts and community impact initiatives. At their Feb. 21 meeting, the ABC organization resolved to continue their campaign to get businesses to purchase and display flowers as they look to raise funds for future murals in town.

COLUMBUS – As Black History Month comes to an end, churches, organizations and nonprofits in Colorado County have been celebrating in different ways. The First Church of the Nazarene hosted their iteration of Black History Month Celebrations with a program that featured poetry and music as they highlighted the arts created by African Americans.

Hermann Sons Life insurance agent Mary K. Seifert of Weimar was recognized as a top-selling agent for her sales production in 2023. Seifert earned membership of the Executive Club and was awarded a monetary bonus.

RHS SENIORS VISIT JUNIOR COLLEGE

An invitation is extended to the community to attend the Ribbon Cutting for Mraz Quality Golf Carts on Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m.