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COLUMBUS – The police departments of Colorado County came together in support of the children in various county Boys and Girls Clubs for the Shop with a Cop event.

INDUSTRY STATE BANK DONATES TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

COLUMBUS – The Family and Youth Services organization and the Sheriff’s Office combined to host this year’s edition of ‘Deputy Santa’ at the fairgrounds for the youth of Colorado County on Sat. Dec 16. Children and families had access to food, games, Christmas themed decorations as well as the opportunity for pictures with Santa.

On March 2, 1948, the Mansfield Memorial Library was officially opened. Judge Joseph Jefferson Mansfield provided the land in partnership with the City of Columbus, to build a public library. Within a short time, Columbus had outgrown the building. In 1977, Miss Lee Nesbitt had the vision to purchase land and build a library across the street from Columbus Elementary School.

The Columbus Cardinals basketball team was defeated 63-54 by the Yoakum Bulldogs on Friday night on their home court.

The Columbus Lady Cardinals have won back-toback district games defeating the Rice Lady Raiders and the Yoakum Bulldogs.

CHLOE ROSS NAMED ALL-STATE

The Rice Raiders picked up back-to-back wins to extend their winning streak to four games.

The Rice Raiders football season has officially come to a close with the announcement of the players that made the All-District team.

LADY RAIDERS LOSE TOUGH DISTRICT GAME

The Weimar Ladycats played two games last week and came away with one win and one loss.

The Weimar Wildcats have hit a little bit of a rough patch dropping back-to-back games this past week.

Today the St. Anthony classes are celebrating Christmas with Mass, caroling, class lunches, a pep rally and an early release at 12:30 p.m. for the holiday break. Classes will resume on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.

The Lil Einstein Learning Center in Columbus held their bike giveaway event on Saturday, Dec. 16 to give the parents and kids of Lil Einstein’s a significant gift for Christmas. The event featured the bikes, donuts and drinks, as well as pictures with the Grinch following receiving the new gifts.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS

ELIS SELECTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

How about using the holidays to learn about unsung women of achievement in your community?

Blessings often come at unexpected times and in most unexpected ways and shapes.