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It’s Book Fair time at SAS! The Ignatius Book Fair, “Fostering Faith, One Chapter at a Time,” will kick-off after this weekend’s masses. 

March marks the observance of Save Your Vision Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of eye health and encouraging proactive steps to preserve our sight. Some of those proactive measures include improving access to eye care, promoting regular eye check-ups and providing resources for people in need.

When I was young, my favorite sandwich was the baloney sandwich. Sometimes, with cheese and other things, but most importantly, baloney. I can’t imagine what my childhood would have been like without those bologna sandwiches. Until I went to school, I thought my mother had invented the baloney sandwich.

Another month is coming to an end 2024. With the end of February and the start of March, it is a slim week of activities at the library.

On Saturday, March 16, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America will pay tribute to the American heroes who selflessly sacrificed their lives aboard Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739). Join us for a special event at noon ET at the FTLF 739 Monument on the Balsam Valley tip lands in Downeast Maine. The event will be broadcast live on WAA’s official Facebook page and Wreaths Across America Radio.

WEIMAR – The Weimar Police Department increased its forces after swearing in Jason Ellis to its ranks on Monday, Feb. 19.

COUNTY COURT DISPOSITIONS JUDGE PRAUSE 1/03/2024

COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON SAN ANTONIO RODEO MARKET LAMB SHOW

COLORADO COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS TAKE ON COMPETITIONS

The Weimar VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 met for its regular meeting on Feb. 13 with eight members present. The meeting opened according to the Ritual by President Charlene Muras.

There are many familiar names which surface during our Black History Month Focus. They have not only made history in Colorado County, but their good work has continued to grow and develop even beyond their leadership through the years.

Carolyn DeLois Frazier Poenitzsch, 81, of Shaws Bend, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 12, 2024. She was born on June 5, 1942 to Waco and Estella (Kveton) Frazier. Carolyn was a graduate of Columbus High School and furthered her education in administration.

A federal judge is expected to rule quickly on the constitutionality of a Texas law about to go into effect that institutes new state penalties for illegal border crossings. During a hearing last week, U.S. District Judge David Ezra said he had concerns that other states would follow Texas’ lead in creating their own immigration laws – a power given exclusively to the federal government under the U.S. Constitution.

Dear Editor,

Jared B. Lovelace Republican for U.S. Congress 10th Congressional District of Texas

Hound Song Brewing Co recognized at the annual statewide professional beer competition

1. Register in Advance. Texas law does not allow for voter registration at the polls. Voters must register to vote 30 days prior to an election. The deadline for Voter’s Registration for Texas was Feb. 5, 2024.

County resident reaches major milestone birthday

Diana Carol (Heuermann) Hill, 78, of Bernardo, Texas, passed away on Feb. 19, 2024 in Columbus, Texas.