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The Columbus Lady Cardinals are stringing together wins at the right time in their district schedule.

At the State Powerlifting Meet the Columbus Cardinals had one student perform well enough to win a scholarship. Clay Kohleffel lifted a total of 1,500 pounds at the state meet earning him 11th place and a $1250.00 scholarship. Kohleffel was all smiles after winning the scholarship and rightfully so because he earned every penny.

The Rice Raiders have been struggling to find offense during their district schedule and are on a four-game losing streak because of it.

COLUMBUS SOCCER TEAM’S PLAYOFF JOURNEY STARTS THIS WEEK

The Weimar Ladycats picked up a huge district win over Flatonia on Friday, March 22, in Flatonia.

The Weimar Wildcats played two district games last week against Louise and Flatonia, and they walked away with one win and one loss.

WEIMAR GOLF TEAM SCHEDULE UPDATE

During this sacred Holy Week, St. Anthony School students and faculty are praying and reflecting on the Passion of Jesus Christ to remember His suffering and ultimate sacrifice. On Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday), Saints will have a “washing of the feet” service at 8:15 a.m., and an early release at 1:15 p.m. There will be no school on Good Friday or Easter Monday.

Sheridan Elementary School 3rd nine weeks honor roll

(Above): St. Michael Catholic School students receive Social Emotional Lessons (SEL) once a week to learn about taking care of themselves and others. The 3rd graders are holding their “I’m on Top of the World” self-portaits they made in their SEL class. Pictured in the front from left are Mason Bittner, Jesse Janecka, Kassie Moeller, Finley Marshall and Hannah Conners. In the back row from left are Lane Anders, Beau Anders, Myla Pavlu, Parker Helmcamp and Grant Janecka. (Left): The ARTS for Rural Texas sponsored a visit from Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist, to St. Michael Catholic School.

Eagle Lake Intermediate School recently released the names of the students who had perfect attendance throughout the 3rd nine weeks.

The Texas labor market again achieved new record-high levels for jobs, Texans employed, and the civilian labor force following over-themonth increases in February. Texas’ seasonally adjusted job count increased by 49,800 over the month of February to reach 14,103,700 jobs. This reflects job growth in 44 of the last 46 months and marks the largest total nonfarm monthly job gain since January 2023.

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 10.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 35.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 7.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 2.0 cents in the last week and stands at $4.02 per gallon.

4-HERS TAKE ON BRAZOS COUNTY LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST

The Nonpoint Source Pollution Management in Texas – 2023 Annual Report is a jointly published report by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This report is a culmination of the State’s efforts to ensure and improve the quality of water in Texas. The 2023 report highlights annual load reductions of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment, and includes success stories achieved in various waterbodies across the state.

On March 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will be seeking applications to serve on the newly established Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council.

The focus for farmers is planting. Texas and Louisiana are underway, but fields in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Missouri are being prepped. California is still waiting out the spring weather with another storm expected through the weekend. Texas has passed 30% planted. Prices for paddy have remained firm, even as the milling activity has quieted down a bit. Domestic business remains, but trouble in Haiti has the potential to snarl up the flow of exports in the coming weeks.

New research presented by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has tallied the total number of high school athlete injuries across a four-year period at more than 5.2 million, much of which can be attributed to what Dr. Staten Medsker, Jr., aka “RocknDoc,” dubs “the three biggest postural pandemics of our society:” computer/tech neck, flat butt and short leg syndromes.

This Saturday, March 30, Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites will host Easter on the Bluff, celebrating one of the most beloved Bluff Schuetzenverein traditions. This year’s event will feature living history programs, children’s egg hunts, games, and an Easter fire. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics, beverages, chairs or blankets, and flashlights.