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The Rice Lady Raiders captured their second win of the season by defeating Ganado 27-26 right before the new year on Friday, Dec. 29.

LA GRANGE – The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group is excited to invite all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join their next gathering which will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10. RNNG creates opportunities for the organizations that do so much good in our rural communities to share their missions and visions, discuss community needs and partnership opportunities, bring in experts to facilitate growth and professionalism, and simply connect to maximize the efficiency and impact that participants can bring to Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca and surrounding counties.

Grants of up to $50,000 available to first responders, civic groups, other nonprofits

The Turtle Wing Foundation’s annual Toast event is slated for Thursday, Jan. 25 at Sengelmann Hall’s second floor in Schulenburg. Doors open at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar during cocktail hour.

It’s Gala time at St. Anthony School! Mark your calendar for Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. and prepare to enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. This year’s Gala will be held at the Southern Oaks Event Center (formerly Braden Hall). Tickets are $50 each and may be purchased from any SAS student or the school office. Purchased tickets will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win $1,000. Reserved tables for 8 and sponsorships are also available. Contact the school office for more information.

The fourth graders at Columbus Elementary School welcomed members of the local chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Kathleen Townzen and Donna Pustejovsky from the Dilue Rose Harris chapter presented a Pioneer Life Trunk filled with replicas of items from the republic of Texas era. They sprinkled in a little bit of Texas history while explaining the use of everyday items, household items to toys. Students compared the items to their modern-day counterparts. The class got to demonstrate, handle, and play with the items and relate to their own experiences.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS MAKE CRAFTS IN THE NEW YEAR

National Law Enforcement Day

Eduardo O. Cantu, 86, of Columbus, peacefully entered eternal rest on Dec. 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 28, 1937, he was the cherished son of Jose Cantu and Elvira Olivares-Cantu of Mexico. Eduardo was the devoted husband of Yolanda L. Cantu since 1962.

Daniel Anthony Espitia of Columbus passed away on Nov. 23, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas.

Elvera Moeller Schmidt, 75, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024 in Columbus, Texas.

Amos Bonds Smith Jr., 75, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on Jan. 4, 2024 in Columbus.

Marian Elizabeth Rankin, 76, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2024 at her home in Columbus, Texas. She was born on Nov. 3, 1947 to Edward J. and Mary M. O’ Toole. She married the love of her life, Charles D. Rankin on June 14, 1969.

The deadline to register to vote in the Texas Democratic and Republican primary elections is Feb. 5. Voters on March 5 will choose their nominees for president, U.S. Senator, all 38 U.S. House members from Texas, and a number of other state and local offices, from the Texas Supreme Court to district attorneys, sheriffs and county commissioners.

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Woods, Waters and Wildlife

The Citizen takes a look back at 2023

Friends and family, join us for a celebration of life service to honor Robert Bryan “Bobby” Hunt’s memory on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Bering Drive Church of Christ, 1910 Bering Drive, Houston, TX. Reception to follow.

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