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COLUMBUS – The Wellness Council received a large donation of $20,000 from the Beard and Mustache Contest and the announcement of a $12,000 Grant for Awareness Campaigns from Methodist Healthcare Ministries its monthly meeting on Feb. 9 at the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus.

COLUMBUS – A formation meeting for the Columbus Senior Citizens Center will be held Wednesday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus. Come give your feedback and what you would like to see in the center. The future senior center will be for active seniors seeking things to do and have fun.

SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg/Weimar Parents as Teachers (PAT) held a successful fundraiser on Feb. 4, at Swiss Alp Hall & Chalet in Schulenburg.

BELLVILLE – The trusses are up and the roof and sides will be put on soon at the new location of the Bellville Police Department at 162 N. Chesley in Bellville.

Drab receives Rising Star award

In the Feb. 16 issue of The Banner Press Newspaper Shelley Janik should have been stated she was the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Tourism Director and not the chamber executive director.

My mother has a pet squirrel named Stubby.

As I approach the age where its closer to the Lord than it is to high school, I think of what was, what is and what is yet to come. If this sounds almost like a Bible verse, well, it almost is one. But as one can see, the Bible shadows our lives. the Bible is no more truer today than it was yesterday and what is yet to come.

The horse trade wasn’t my idea. It was true that my bronc-riding career was limping into the sunset, and I’d considered buying a few mares to breed. But, the offered trade cameas a surprise. Up until now rodeo saddle broncs, rehabbing race horses, starting colts, riding thespoiled rough string, and packing mules were my claim to fame. I’d earned my pro-rodeo status competing across the U.S., and the wilderness hunt- ing camp outfitters in Montana and Wyoming habitually assigned sour mishandled horses to my charge. It was my common thought that a gentleman cowboy should raise his own herd of riding stock and that it shouldbe well-mannered, wellbred, and carry ample brains. Saddling and stepping aboard outlaws before daylight was wearing thin.

Spring Break in Texas is a very popular time for young adults and college students to head to the beach. We want to remind everyone when you are making plans for Spring Break, make sure a sober driver is top priority.

Gov. Greg Abbott, in a State of the State address last Thursday, outlined his seven top priorities for the ongoing legislative session before an invitation-only audience at a manufacturing facility in San Marcos, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Those priorities include $4 billion for border security, property tax relief and more school choice for parents, which he called “education freedom.” He avoided use of the word “vouchers.’

ATTS While the church is considered the bedrock of the African American community, fraternal organizations played a large role in shaping its evolution in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Court Filings Marriage Licenses

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

Local archer wins grand championship at HLS&R

The Faith Academy High School girls basketball team recently earned a state title after winning four games en route to the state championship victory on Feb. 17. Players who stepped up big for the Lady Knights were Rachel Kuespert and Ja'Kasia Ragston, who scored in double figures for the majority of the tournament. As Faith Academy won their final game by a score of 34-4, the state trophy was ul timately won by their defense.

Weimar hosts first track meet of the year on chilly day