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The Texas Right to Life organization is hosting a Walk for Life rally in support of anti-abortion efforts as well as protesting human trafficking and euthanasia in the nation. The Columbus-hosted event is planned for Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. starting at the Industry State Bank at 2015 Milam St.

Nesbitt Memorial Library invites families to a special Pajama Storytime on Friday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. with newly published author Lindsay Neath Hall featuring Ralph the Garden Gnome as well as an appearance by Jordan E. Fayette who created the art for the book.

The Columbus Cardinals varsity swim team competed in the UIL 4A and under Region 4 District 14 swim meet at Northside Independent School District in San Antonio on Friday, Jan. 19.

The Columbus Lady Cardinals split their last two games losing one and winning the other but still remain in the hunt to secure a playoff spot.

The Columbus Cardinals picked up a huge win on their home court Friday night by defeating the undefeated Rice Raiders 72-68 in overtime.

The Rice Raiders welcomed the Yoakum Bulldogs to their home court on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and defeated them 55-52 in overtime.

The Rice Lady Raiders struggles continue for the young team after losing two more games this past week.

COLUMBUS – Columbus Community Hospital welcomed the first newborn of 2024 when Theo Vavrusa was born Jan. 2 to Dana Benz and Trey Vavrusa of Hallettsville. Dr. Eslam Elhammady and the labor and delivery nurses at CCH delivered the 8.3 lbs. baby boy.

COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETS FOR MIXER

WEIMAR – The City Council’s first regular meeting of the new year saw a decision being made on the position of Fire Marshal after the previous Marshal, Mc-Caul Ulrich, resigned due to a potential breach in nepotism code. The city accepted recommendations before holding a vote in open session and deciding on the position.

‘Chapel Church’ feels no ways tired after 125 years

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victoria Delgado, a loving and vibrant soul, who brought joy and kindness to all who knew her. Victoria’s journey in life began on March 23, 1939, in Wharton, TX, where she was born to the late Victorino Zepeda and Caterina Almaguer Zepeda.

Robert Cecil Marburger, 90, of Columbus, Texas passed away at his home on Jan. 12, 2024 after a long and successful life.

Norbert Frank Sablatura, 90, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on Jan. 9, 2024 in Columbus, Texas.

COLUMBUS – Colorado County U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Executive Director Dawn Hoffmann reminds livestock producers who suffered grazing losses that occurred throughout 2023 due to drought to report their losses timely and to enroll in the Livestock Forage Disaster Program by Jan. 30.

HOUSTON – The number of pets living on the streets in our region is believed by many to be at an all-time high. With the Gulf Coast Region preparing for back-to-back weather systems that will drop temperatures to dangerous levels, residents are urged to help homeless or loose pets.

On Jan. 10, the Columbus Walmart notified the Columbus Food Pantry of a donation of 126 cases of frozen Cornish Game Hens. That equals 3,024 hens. The Food Pantry has a good deal of freezer space, but it is not able to handle 3,024 hens. Coordination efforts got underway immediately. Several volunteers, churches, and businesses came to the rescue of the hens. The hens are currently all over the City of Columbus, and safely waiting to be handed to families in need of The Columbus Food Pantry services. It was an impressive effort.

The Weimar Independent School District was recently awarded $6,000 from the Weimar Methodist Foundation.

FLAG OF THE MONTH CHOSEN BY SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

The Friends of the Nesbitt Library are hosting a program presented by Dr. Gerri Hanten on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Nesbitt Memorial Library for those who would like to become more creative in 2024. The program begins at 2 p.m.