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Weimar Elementary School holds open house

ELIS February Students of the Month

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.

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

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