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Sometimes we just need to get away – change the routine, walk new trails, see new views, hear new discourse, and just listen. That is exactly what the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors did last week as they traveled to Stoney Creek Ranch out 109 and Zimmerscheidt Roads for a day long Board retreat and training.

SANTA MUSEUM OPEN YEAR ROUND EVERY FRIDAY Noon – 6 pm Storytime at the Library Every Tuesday morning * 10:30 am Nesbitt Memorial Library 529 Washington Street

COLUMBUS – Plenty of changes and improvements defined a big year for the Columbus Food Pantry during 2023. Each important factor of their operations experienced several tweaks as they try to reach as many families as possible with their service. Throughout the year, they stayed committed to their goal of supplementing the needs of their clients to help them become independent at some point.

The Colorado County Beef and Forage Committee is pleased to announce their upcoming Beef and Forage 5 Hour Continuing Education Unit Educational Event scheduled for Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. The event will be held at the Colorado County Fairgrounds HE Building located at 1146 Crossroads Blvd., Columbus, Tx 78934.

Join the Red Door Fund for Mental Health in building stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities where every door is a gateway to hope and support. In 2021, this heartfelt initiative, motivated by a four-year-old artist’s innocent creation, came to life with the establishment of The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, a program of the Fayette Community Foundation.

Wreaths Across America, the national nonprofit whose year-long mission is to ‘Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom,’ proudly announces its theme for 2024: “Live with Purpose.”

Wayne Henkes, of Columbus, Texas, passed away in Houston, Texas on Jan. 21, 2024 at the age of 60. He was born to Alois and Julia Ann (Smith) Henkes on April 24, 1963 in Jasper, Texas. On Aug. 4, 2012, he married Brenda Gorman.

Jacob Miles “Jake” Cassell, age 42 of Columbus, Texas passed away on Jan. 19, 2024 in Columbus, Texas.

Ollie Oscar Tesch, 77, of Sheridan, Texas, passed away on Jan. 28, 2024 in Katy, Texas.

Family and friends, join us for a celebration of life service to honor David Wayne Kotzebue on Saturday Feb. 10, 2024 at 9 a.m. for the viewing and 10 a.m. for the service at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 Veterans Drive, Columbus, Tx. A reception to follow.

Lester Larry Kech, 79, of Eagle Lake, Texas, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Dorothy Lee Halfmann Button of Frelsburg, Texas passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1940 in Frelsburg, Texas to Leo Robert Halfmann and Maybell Virginia Hermsdorfer Halfmann.

A standoff at an Eagle Pass park continues as the Department of Homeland Security has sent a second letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding access to the Rio Grande park that is now under state control.

There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues.

Dear Editor,

The Weimar Wildcats’ four-game winning streak ended this week after being defeated by Bloomington and Shiner last week.

READY TO DEFEND THE TITLE

The Weimar Ladycats dropped back-to-back district games this past week but remain in the fourth and final playoff sports.

Columbus alum Carson Wray earned a significant honor at the University of Texas at Tyler following the fall semester. The fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll list features Wray’s name after a strong semester in the school’s Engineering program.

Columbus Education Foundation, Inc., was part of the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Career Fair at CHS on Jan. 17. CEF volunteers engaged high school students in conversation to prompt thinking about career options whether they go on to higher education at college or attend trade school for services or technology.