Lifestyle

Cajun gumbo down home at Industry State Bank

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.

Rotary serves up hot pancakes

Columbus FFA Photos by Brittany K oehl

Hudson Hauerland exhibited the grand champion open ag mechanics that did not sell

“Chia Pet Moment”

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.

Marriage is hard. Ask anyone who has navigated the waters of matrimony for any length of time, and they will confirm this.

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.

Hudson Ervin recently was named the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Good Citizen for 2023. Ervin attends Weimar High School in Weimar.

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.

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!

BELLVILLE – The Extension Education Association of Austin County (EEAAC) sponsored a soup, sandwich, and dessert meal at the Austin County Fair Convention and Expo Cen - ter in Bellville in honor of the Austin County Commissioners

COLUMBUS – The Colum- bus Cardinal Belles took first place in all three routines during the Showtime International Competition Feb. 18 in Corpus Christi.

Ash Wednesday fish fry cookin' good

COLUMBUS – Taking advantage of a school-free day, some members of the Girl Friends group from Columbus Boys and Girls Club, visited Columbus City Hall on Feb. 13. Guided by Mayor Lori An Gobert, they toured the City Administration Building, were suited up by Richard LaCourse and Anna Shultz of the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department, met with Columbus Police Department Captain Wendy Alley and were all smiles after a very informative and exciting afternoon. The Girl Friend’s group were grateful to Mayor Gobert for arranging the visit and to their host for their service to the community.

WIMBERLY – The UIL One Act Play cast and crew of Blue Stockings, under the direction of Lorrie Walla, competed at the 33rd annual Wimberly Festival on Friday and did a stellar performance landing them three honorable mentions and two all star cast awards.

SMITHVILLE – The Schulenburg Shorthorn Band competed in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest in Smithville recently.

FC Leadership meets with government officials

Just hanging around

COLUMBUS – Three local ladies, Christine McBride, Lori Meyer and Sherry Tucker, joined together to bring a new upscale restaurant and wine bar to an old hotel near downtown Columbus. Their purchase of the Hotel Colorado on 920 Milam sets the stage for a food and wine adventure which will be named The Magnolia Society at the Hotel Colorado.