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The St. Paul United Methodist Church at 916 Fannin St. is preparing to celebrate its 158th anniversary since becoming the first African American church in Colorado County. The celebration is scheduled for Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. following normal Sunday Service. Reverend Dr. Diane Carter of Diane Carter Ministries in Oklahoma will return to her birthplace of Columbus to deliver the message during the service.

The Rock Island Full Gospel Church will be holding its annual Camp Meeting beginning on Monday night, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. It will continue Tuesday through Saturday night, Feb. 10 with daily services at 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Visiting ministers and singers from numerous states will be there to minister, sing, and fellowship. Meals and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend for a time of worship, refreshing, and fellowship.

Nesbitt Memorial Library invites families to a special Pajama Storytime on Friday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. with newly published author Lindsay Neath Hall featuring Ralph the Garden Gnome as well as an appearance by Jordan E. Fayette who created the art for the book.

The Columbus Cardinals remain right on the doorstep of a playoff spot after winning both of their district games last week.

The Columbus Lady Cardinals defeated the Rice Lady Raiders on their home field before traveling to El Campo and losing to split their district games last week.

The Columbus Cardinals defeated the Rice Raiders 8-0 on Tuesday, Jan. 30, on their home field for their third district win of the season.

The Columbus Lady Cardinals have now dropped out of a playoff spot after losing back-to-back games last week.

The Rice Raiders are looking to lock up their playoff spot as they prepare for the last couple games of the season.

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Huddle, the reason I have called this huddle today is to talk about the Weimar Ladycats.

The Weimar Wildcats hopes of making the playoffs were extinguished after losing to Ganado last week.

The Weimar Ladycats secure their spot in the playoffs as the third seed after winning back-toback district games.

HUNTSVILLE – Sam Houston State University released the names of their 2023 Fall Graduates in a list that included several students with Colorado County origins.

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL NAMES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Students and staff at St. Anthony Catholic School are recovering from last week’s Catholic Schools Week activities.

Lutheran Churches of the Tri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA begin the Lenten Journey with Ash Wednesday Communion Services on Feb. 14. This year’s theme is the invitation of Jesus, “COME TO ME.” We come confessing our sins, seeking God’s healing, seeking guidance, looking to be fed, longing to belong, hoping to discover our purpose, and finding God as a source of strength in all our struggles.

This Lent, God’s Embrace Ministries will be offering a Weekend Retreat on March 1 through March 3 at Cathedral Oaks Retreat Center at 1225 County Road 248 in Weimar.

If it were not for decisions, my life would be perfect. After all these years, I still wrestle with decision-making. I admit that I often don’t make good decision.

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, Feb. 14.

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to Gas-Buddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 9.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 33.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 0.5 cents in the last week and stands at $3.87 per gallon.