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Author and railroad historian Ken Stavinoha has again brought Texas railroad history to the forefront in his recent book: “Their Rails Crossed at Wallis: (A Study of the GC&SF and the SA&AP Railroads in Southeast Texas from 1879-1929). Thebookis justouton Amazon.com for purchase. If you like to ride the rails of train history in Texas, Ken has again made it possible.

JOHN EVERETT DAUGHTER’S OF THE REPUBLIC RECOGNIZES OCTOBER FLAG

TURTLE WING RECEIVES CHECK FROM ANYTIME FITNESS

For the past several years, the Alpha Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International has provided books and Amazon gift cards to the cadets at Texas ChalleNGe Academy.

COLUMBUS HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST HOLDS FORUM

WINNERS CHOSEN FOR OCTOBER YARD OF THE MONTH AND BEAUTIFICATION AWARD

COLUMBUS – The Nesbitt Memorial Library is holding a special program on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

COLUMBUS – The Tractor Supply Company is inviting customers to celebrate the Halloween season with a pet photo event at its Columbus store. On Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., customers can bring in their four-legged family members, with or without costume, to have their photos taken by a local photographer. The first 25 participants will also receive a free magnetic picture frame.

Author and storyteller, Elaine Thomas, will be at the Weimar Public Library at 1 Jackson Square to share her expertise on gathering facts and stories in order to preserve a little bit of our history on Friday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.

The 20th Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour will take place at the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus at 1518 Montezuma St. on Saturday, Nov. 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

EAGLE LAKE – On Thursday, Oct. 18, the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed three guests from the Rice Medical Center Skilled Nursing Swing Bed Program.

HENNEKE VISITS WEIMAR LIONS CLUB

SCHARNBERG JOINS WEIMAR LIONS

LIONS DONATE TO ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL

WEIMAR LION RECEIVES COMMENDATION

WEIMAR LIONS PERFORM VISION SCREENING FOR WEIMAR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

The Columbus Lions cleaned trash from their adopted road County Road 109 as part of their service to the community. Pictured from left are Nils Nilson, Frank Piper, John Crews, Steve McCullough and Graham Henkhaus.

The Rice Lady Raiders volleyball team took a tough loss to Tidehaven but then turned around and secured their second district win of the season.

The Rice Raiders traveled to Corpus Christi to compete in the Regional Meet looking to build off a strong showing at the District Meet. Unfortunately, they could not punch their ticket to the State Meet.

The Rice Raiders took on Van Vleck Friday night on their home field and lost by only one score in heartbreaking fashion.

Hello everyone and welcome to the Huddle where I break down a topic surrounding the sports teams in our area and this week, we are talking Weimar football.