Lifestyle

As Austin County 4-Hers wrap up an incredible major show season, it’s not only time to reflect on the success of individ ual projects but also the growth and knowledge gained throughout their experiences.

COLUMBUS – The members of the Dilue Rose Harris chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) welcomed guest speaker Stacy Holland to their March 19 meeting.

VERY Reuters correspondent Bill Stringer of Teague, was killed as the U.S. Army advanced on Paris in August 1944. His wife, Ann, born in Eastland and raised in Tyler, was a groundbreaking journalist in her own right.

SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum, located in Schulenburg Texas, is thrilled to mark its 25th anniversary with a special celebration on from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20.

Take it to the bank! The Walk Across Texas program sponsored by Friends of the Weimar Public Library and Colorado County AgriLife will jump-start your "get fit" New Year's resolution promises.

LA GRANGE – The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Lunch-N-Learn educational program is a series of nine meetings designed to provide gardening or general landscaping information for homeowners. Fayette County Master Gardeners plan and present a variety of programs from experts in the area and across the state. This series is designed with the homeowner in mind; bring your lunch and learn about a variety of topics that help you have a more pro- ductive garden, prettier flower beds, or how to better understand your landscape ecosystems.

COLUMBUS – A program about “Plants of the Bible” will be offered at the Columbus Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, April 10, at 10 a.m. at The Lighthouse at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 201 Veterans Dr. in Columbus. Come early for coffee and refreshments at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome.

Friends of Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery Historic site receive $20k donation

SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation announced its recent grant allocations to two impactful organizations, the Turtle Wing Foundation and And Then a New Day (And Then).

COLUMBUS – The Seniors Together-Columbus group met on March 20 at St. Paul’s Lighthouse for some fun and games.

WEIMAR - Parents as Teachers of Rural South Central Texas (PAT) hosted their annual fundraising gala-themed “Un- Masking Potential with PAT" on Feb. 17.

RAMIREZ Zachory Ramirez and Heidi Neonni of Columbus announce the birth of their son, Jeremyah Yamil Ramirez, born March 6 at 2:40 p.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus.

COLUMBUS – The Colum- bus Food Pantry is launching a website.

WEIMAR – The Weimar Police Department was welcomed to the Seniors Together - Weimar group on March 13 to socialize and get to know some of the folks who come to play cards and dominos, have a great hot meal, and play Bingo.

Historically accurate cast iron care at San Felipe Museum

BELLVILLE - During February, EEA (Extension Ed - ucation Association) of Austin County, which is a direct part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Exten sion Service, in a bid to unearth the hidden gems of their own backyard, embarked on an en- riching field trip, delving into the historic sites and fantastic wonders of Bellville.

Straight shootin’ Sealy Gun Show

PONCIK Casey and Ashley Poncik of Ellinger announce the birth of their daughter, Naomi Linda Poncik, born Feb. 26, at 2:58 p.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus.