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Since coming to Texas ChalleNGe Academy on Jan. 14, 2024, I have learned a lot about myself and the program. With any adjustment, there have been many challenges, especially in this four-week acclimation period.

GLIDDEN – The crack of gunfire filled the air around Ms. Molly’s bar nearly an hour after midnight on Sunday, Jan. 28. The reported shots fired at the Glidden bar led to the arrests of two men who were found with two handguns that are alleged to be the weapons in use during the firing.

EAGLE LAKE – A task force composed of investigators from several local departments apprehended and booked a trio of alleged drug distributors in Eagle Lake in the early morning on Feb. 1 according to police.

Veteran journalist Jimmy Galvan has been named area editor for The Sealy News and the Colorado County Citizen, overseeing the newsgathering operations at both publications.

The March 5 election is a Primary, meaning that a political party holds the election.

Broken pipe system floods Holiday Inn

Domingo Ramirez, age 73, born in Wallis Texas on March 12, 1950, Son of John and Frances Ramirez of Sealy, passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2023 at home with his caregiver Wendy.

Mahala Idella “Sissy” Henry, 88, of Rock Island, passed away on Jan. 27, 2024 in Austin.

Angelina “Angel” Kelley Sonnier passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2024, at the age of 49. She was lovingly surrounded by her children and husband at their home in Cat Spring, Texas. She fought a courageous battle with several prolonged illnesses, but never gave up hope.

While winter is the ideal time to prune trees, pruning after recent droughts and freezes may cause more damage than good this year.

The Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley is celebrating the positive impact acts of kindness have on everyone’s health and well-being through their Random Acts of Kindness awareness campaign in February. The co-sponsor for this Campaign is Columbus Physical Therapy, a group that is known for their kindness to all their patients.

Colorado County Habitat for Humanity is presenting four free financial classes in partnership with local banks and businesses. The classes will be in February and March covering basic financial topics like money values and influences to spending and savings plans to credit reports and scores and building financial futures. Everyone is welcome to attend.

COLUMBUS – Out of the 545 public libraries in the state of Texas, the Nesbitt Memorial Library has distinguished itself as part of the top 15% in terms of quality and excellence after being awarded the 2023 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award.

EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Police Department celebrated some milestones over the past week as they welcomed a new member to the force and celebrated two current members completing further training in the field.

COLUMBUS – The St. Paul Lutheran Church has found a creative way to allow as many people as possible to follow the tradition of Ash Wednesday to commemorate the first day of Lent in the Catholic faith. On Wednesday, Feb. 14, the church will offer ashes for mobile believers in a drive-thru line at the drop-off area of the Lighthouse at 201 Veterans Drive.

SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation reaffirms its commitment to community development by awarding grants to two impactful organizations, the Fayette County Community Theatre and Building Resilience Inclusion Diversity & Growth thru Education or BRIDGE. These grants will support the operations of both organizations as they strive to create inclusive and vibrant communities through the arts and connection.

COLUMBUS – The Live Oak Art Center will be displaying some of the Columbus Independent School District’s artistic submissions into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo starting on Feb. 7 and continuing throughout the month.

WEIMAR – The Cavender Weimar location got a bit of recognition from the Cavender auto family after winning a sales competition that spanned 2023.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to a Ribbon Cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro on Thursday, Feb. 8.