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Woods, Waters and Wildlife

Grants aid first responders and community projects across LCRA’s service area

COLUMBUS – Behind bars is no way to spend your holidays!

Columbus Police Report

KAINER FAMILY DONATES SHOPPING TRIP TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

The Eagle Lake Garden Guild chose the following homes as winners of their annual Holiday Decorating Contest.

WEIMAR LIONS CLUBS HAVE ACTIVE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS

The ink was barely dry on a law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott that makes unauthorized entry into the United States a state crime before a lawsuit was filed by civil rights groups and El Paso County challenging its constitutionality. The Austin American-Statesman reported the suit was filed in an Austin federal court by the ACLU and two immigrant advocacy groups on behalf of the county.

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you?

Eagle Lake Remembers

GARWOOD – The Austin County Regional Special Response Team fulfilled a warrant for the alleged sale of illegal narcotics on Thursday, Dec. 7 along with Colorado County enforcement.

WEIMAR – The city government of Weimar has continued their search for a city manager to fill the position that has been vacant for just around six months. While there were several topics on the docket for the Council’s regular meeting on Dec. 14, many of the residents present were in attendance to witness the discussion surrounding the city manager position as well as the interview portion during executive session that was revealed and discussed openly during the subsequent public portion.

EAGLE LAKE – City Council held their final meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 12 to discuss several items including the holiday decorations as well as deciding on accepting an election services contract with the county for the upcoming Municipal Elections.

Parade winds through downtown Weimar

COLUMBUS – The final iteration of the year for Saturday on the Square had a bit of Christmas flavoring as the event featured an appearance by Santa. Santa took pictures at the square with the families and children present before taking a trip around Columbus with the assistance of the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department.

WEIMAR – Texas Senator Joan Huffman celebrated a major milestone for the city of Weimar as they recognize their 150th year of existence.

Partygoers enjoyed wonderful food and so much fun visiting with each other and with Santa Claus at the garden club’s Christmas Tasting Luncheon.

WEIMAR – At the most recent City Council meeting, Police Chief Mark Jameson established a new tradition for exemplary police work in the area with police commendation awards.

Audrey Dyer, eighth-grade science teacher at Columbus Jr. High, will celebrate the new year with some “winnings” from the Columbus Education Foundation. Her application for a CEF Classroom Grant awards her $750.00 to purchase items on her “classroom dream list.” Her listed items provide new equipment to help students better engage in the learning experience. She is always looking for creative ways to enhance learning for her 120 science students, ages 13-14 years.