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Weimar Elementary School holds open house

Weimar Elementary School holds open house

Weimar Elementary School holds open house 03/15/2023 23:00

Moulton KC Council donates to the Queen of the Holy Rosary in Hostyn

Moulton KC Council donates to the Queen of the Holy Rosary in Hostyn

HOSTYN – A $1,000 donation was recently deposited into the Matching Funds Campaign account at Fayette Savings Bank for the benefit of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn, rebuilding fund by the Moulton Knights of Columbus Council #3244. 03/15/2023 23:00

Everyone loves a parade

Everyone loves a parade

COLUMBUS – The Columbus FFA parade jumped off on time on March 4, in downtown Columbus. Between the flags and the horses were floats, tractors and trailers, and firetrucks some filled with kids and adults throw ing candy to eager crowd. The parade is the lead up to the Columbus FFA Show and Sale that was held on the same day. 03/15/2023 23:00

The 80th Columbus FFA Show & Sale

The 80th Columbus FFA Show & Sale

The 80th Annual Columbus FFA Show and Sale was held March 4 at the Robert “Bobby” Marburger Agriculture Education Center at Columbus High School in Columbus. 03/15/2023 23:00

La Grange Leopard musicians advance

La Grange Leopard musicians advance

SMITHVILLE – The La Grange Leopard band released the names of the musicians who participated in the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest in Smithville. Out of 46 Leopard contestants, 31 will be advancing to the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest that will be held Memorial Day Weekend. Those advancing to state are Class I Soloists Jose Estrada, trumpet, Westin Smith, Euphonium, Trey Dalton, Marimba, Josh Little, Marimba, Gabriel Vega, Marimba and Juan Zuniga, Marimba. 03/15/2023 23:00

Past District Governor visits Columbus Lions

Past District Governor visits Columbus Lions

COLUMBUS – Columbus Lions welcomed its Past District Governor Charles Villenueve on March 6 during its weekly club meeting at Schobel’s Restuarant in Columbus. PDG Villanueva spoke about LCIF. To learn more about the Columbus Lions Club or to join one, reach out to any Lions Club member. 03/15/2023 23:00

Lighthouse speaker at EL Noon Lions Club

Lighthouse speaker at EL Noon Lions Club

EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed special speakers, Odette Elliston, LCSW, right, and Denise Sklar, left, who informed the Lions about “Lighthouse Eagle Lake”, the Geriatric Intensive Outpatient Program provided by the Rice Medical Center on Thursday, March 9. Odette serves as the Director and Denise serves as the Assessment Coordinator of this program designed specifical ly for senior citizens who may be overwhelmed with the process of aging. 03/15/2023 23:00

Concert proceeds go to Turtle Wing

Concert proceeds go to Turtle Wing

HOLMAN – Holman Valley Steakhouse will be hosting Curtis Grimes with guest Zach Novak on Saturday, March 25 and have decided to donate proceeds raised from the concert to Turtle Wing Foundation. 03/08/2023 23:00

Hudson Hauerland

Hudson Hauerland

Hudson Hauerland exhibited the grand champion open ag mechanics that did not sell 03/08/2023 23:00

The 80th Columbus FFA Show & Sale

The 80th Columbus FFA Show & Sale

Columbus FFA Photos by Brittany K oehl 03/08/2023 23:00

Rotary serves up hot pancakes

Rotary serves up hot pancakes

Rotary serves up hot pancakes 03/08/2023 23:00

Cajun gumbo down home at Industry State Bank

Cajun gumbo down home at Industry State Bank

Cajun gumbo down home at Industry State Bank 03/08/2023 23:00

Banana on the Street!

Banana on the Street!

Did you see the Big Banana on the street? We did, too! The Big Banana Car came to Columbus! The owner and driver is Steve Braithwaite! He is an Englishman living in the US and is in our area of Texas because he is headed to the Orange Show's Houston 36th Annual Art Car Parade in April. Steve travels all over the US and lives off of donations for rides. There were lines of kiddos and adults alike on Feb 26, waiting to take a joyride in the Big Banana Car. 03/08/2023 23:00

ELIS February Students of the Month

ELIS February Students of the Month

ELIS February Students of the Month 03/08/2023 23:00

The Postscript

“Chia Pet Moment” 03/01/2023 23:00

Nesbitt Memorial Library holds open house

Nesbitt Memorial Library holds open house

COLUMBUS –Nesbitt Memorial Library Director Susan Chandler spoke before the library ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 16, saying, 'This monu- mental day celebrates a five-year update of the Nesbitt Memorial Library. As you look around, you will find vintage items along with modern ones to bring us into the 21st Century library. I want to recognize the vision of the Nes bitt Memorial Library Foundation and Library Boards and the support of the Mayor, City Council, and many City colleagues and Friends of the Library. Jessica Commanda, Eric Braden, Su- san Archuletta and Cody Graves have provided stability to our patrons and done a lot of work through all of our phases! 03/01/2023 23:00

Sealy Immaculate to host annual turkey and dressing dinner

Sealy Immaculate to host annual turkey and dressing dinner

SEALY – Court St. Elizabeth #1616, of Sealy Immaculate Con ception Catholic Church, will host its annual turkey and dressing dinner Sunday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sealy Columbus Hall (KC Hall) at 1310 Highway 90 West in Sealy. 03/01/2023 23:00

Hudson Ervin named DAR Good Citizen

Hudson Ervin named DAR Good Citizen

Hudson Ervin recently was named the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Good Citizen for 2023. Ervin attends Weimar High School in Weimar. 03/01/2023 23:00

Fish and oysters brings community together

Fish and oysters brings community together

COLUMBUS The smell of food was in the air last Sun day as the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual Fish and Oyster Fry at the KC Hall in Columbus. Hundreds of cars lined up for the drive-through service, and just as many parked in the parking lot and lined the streets to get meals. 03/01/2023 23:00

Husband School 101

Husband School 101

Marriage is hard. Ask anyone who has navigated the waters of matrimony for any length of time, and they will confirm this. 03/01/2023 23:00

The Fru

There is a kid’s cartoon about a little bear. In fact, the name of the cartoon is Little Bear. Anyone with kids will know Little Bear. Well, those who had kids, say, 10 years ago. Now, I don’t think many kids watch Little Bear. That show is almost better than Peppa Pig. Little Bear had built-in lessons that taught kids about life and such. 03/01/2023 23:00