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Ja’Braelin Thomas was surrounded by friends, family and fellow students as he signed his letter of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 7 in the Weimar High School gym.

GARWOOD – The school year has reached its latter stages after students at Colorado County schools have surpassed the 100th day of classes. Each school celebrated the mark differently, but the students at Garwood Elementary were challenged to show some kindness with charitable donations.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Today, Wednesday, Feb. 14, is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. St. Anthony students perform Mass this morning at 8:15 a.m. During Lent, students will pray the Stations of the Cross weekly, and will attend Adoration on Wednesdays.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GIRLFRIENDS HELP HOST PAINTING PROJECT

Several county churches are holding Ash Wednesday events today, Feb. 14, as well as services throughout Lent season. The following is not an exhaustive list of events happening in Colorado County. Contact churches unlisted here for their Ash Wednesday service information as well as Lent season initiatives.

COLUMBUS – First Baptist Church is hosting a 12-week study of the book of Ephesians in the Bible starting on Feb. 15. The nearly two-hour session begins at 1 p.m.

The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education, an internal program of the Fayette Community Foundation, is committed to providing job awareness, training and career opportunities to local students and young adults in Fayette County and the surrounding rural region.

The Fayette Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Scholarships, with a deadline of April 1.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for high school students eager to serve their community as junior ambassadors. The seventh annual Junior Ambassador Scholarship Award is now accepting applicants.

I am 59 years old, and I own several different businesses in Colorado county. I have over 20 years of law enforcement experience including as a patrol man, narcotics investigator, criminal investigator and chief investigator for the District Attorney’s Offices in Austin County and Waller County. 

My name is Will Schneider, I am 41 years old and I’m seeking election for Colorado County Justice of the Peace precinct 3. I’m the oldest son of Rhonda and the late Henry Schneider and a lifelong resident of Colorado County. 

I am a 57-year-old retired U.S. Secret Service Agent who is currently serving as Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Colorado County.

I am 44 years old, and I am the current Colorado County Tax Assessor Collector.

I am 54 years old and have been the Accounts Payable Clerk for Colorado County since March 2022. I worked at St. Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange from 2011 to 2022. While at the church, I was the Receptionist, Financial Secretary and finally Office Manager. 

I am 58 years of age, and currently handling a hazmat transport business, scheduling loads for pickup and delivery. Prior to that, I’d spent many years building my own utility business, working very closely with people, solving problems and making key decisions.

I am 36 years old; I was raised on a farm and ranch, like many others throughout our community. I began my law enforcement career in 2009. I spent the majority of that time with the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office, working through the ranks of Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Auto Theft Investigator, Sergeant Investigator, and currently Chief Deputy. 

I’m 53 years old. I’m self-employed in the sand and gravel business, I haul sand, gravel and dirt materials along constructing building pads, entrances, driveways and road maintenance. I also bale hay and raise cattle.

I am 48 years old. I started my career in the construction industry in my teens. I worked in road and bridge construction in the early 90s including the San Jacinto River I-10 bridge. I have also worked in commercial and residential construction throughout my life such as Recreation centers in Houston, Bush Intercontinental terminal A and various hotels throughout the state. I have worked on and overseen many different construction sites. Some of my duties were supervisory over the years where I was to oversee employees and contractors and ensure the job stayed within budget and timeline. I worked for RICE CISD for 11 years with 9 of them being Grounds Director overseeing and working with the maintenance crew. I am currently self-employed in the construction industry as well as helping my wife with R&R Shaved Ice.

I have lived in Colorado county, Texas specifically Eagle Lake, for 39 years.