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Registration is now open for the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists' 2024 training class for new Master Naturalists. The mission of the Texas Master Naturalist Program is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the benefi cial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas.

The Texas House on Friday defeated a proposed voucher plan, also leaving in doubt a comprehensive public school funding plan that became tied to it, The Dallas Morning News reported. A coalition of rural Republicans and Democrats joined together to take education savings accounts out of the bill by an 84-63 margin.

AUSTIN – More than 7,200 people attended the 24th annual Texas Conference for Women on Nov. 16, where keynote speakers challenged conventional ideas about women’s leadership, empathy, imposter syndrome, aging, and more.

CANALES Andres Canales and Anacaren Rivera of Eagle Lake announce the birth of their son, Andres Canales Jr., born Nov. 15 at 2:35 p.m. at the Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus.

COLUMBUS – Columbus Elementary School held its annual Fall Ball on Nov. 2 in Columbus. There were all sorts of games taking place on the playground.

Seventeen Junior and Intermediate Fayette County 4-H Food Challenge teams competed in the Fayette County 4-H Food Challenge.

Colorado County 4-H participates in community service

The St. Nicholas Ministry has touched the lives of thousands of persons through- out its 36 years of service to the less fortunate and needy persons of the various communities in the Colorado, Fayette and Lavaca counties. In the Advent-Christmas season, we hear about and sing of joy, peace, love and hope. “I think of the St. Nicholas Ministry as helping to bring that to these families in a very real way,” says Pastor Herb Beyer of the Sri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA. Courtesy photo

SEALY – Another year is in the books for the tiny little chefs at Sealy Elementar. The students officially concluded the garden ing experience in October.

COLUMBUS – Columbus boys basketball took a tough loss Tuesday Nov. 14 at the Marley Giddens Center in Columbus as they were defeated by Columbia High School with a final score of 60-44.

KLEIN – The Bellville High School football team is still alive in the playoffs as they recently defeated Madisonville High School Nov. 17 at Klein Memorial Stadium in Klein by a whopping score of 67-0.

THE WOODLANDS – Faith Academy ran at the Nike Cross South Regional Meet on Nov. 18 in The Woodlands.

MADISONVILLE – Columbus football kept their postseason train rolling as they took down Woodville High School by a final score of 24-7 Nov. 17 at Madisonville High School’s Mustang Stadium. The Cardinals didn’t score as much as they have throughout the regular season, but they scored enough to come out with a solid win and also did it by stepping up to the plate on defense. “There’s no opportunity for a ‘my bad’ or a second chance,” said Columbus head football coach Matt Schobel on the team’s playoff mindset.

COLUMBUS - Columbus Community Hospital has earned a Level I Neonatal Facility des - ignation from the Texas Depart - ment of State Health Services.

COLUMBUS - The Colum - bus High and Junior High School bands will be getting everyone

BELLVILLE - If you plan on using a state-limited use or state-restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmas - ter, etc., and need a license, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting several Private Applica - tor Training classes during 2024 at the Austin County Extension Office, 800 E Wendt St. in Bell - ville. Books and study materials for the course may be purchased ahead of time at the Extension Of - fice for $50.00. A registration fee of $10.00 will be charged for the training. The registration fee will include the training and addition- al study materials. Payments need to be made by check or cash (exact change please). The training will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at about 5 p.m., available on Fridays, Jan. 26, May 10, Aug. 2 and Nov. 1, 2024. The Texas Department of Agri -

Stress, anxiety, and depression appear to be epidemic in our modern culture. Recent studies reveal that nearly 1 in 4 Americans are currently taking prescription mental health medication. Reasons for this increased societal anxiety may be difficult to determine. Many blame demonic social media, poor nutrition, and pathetic sleep habits. Some believe the lowered stigma regarding mental health issues may play a role. Include with this a toxic political climate, frightening current events, and the state of world affairs. I would also add an increasing lack of genuine spiritual connection, declining faith in God and subsequent shrinking church attendance as factors. As our once stable societal foundation is shaken in this country, many find them selves stressed, anxious, and depressed. While simple answers to hard problems are difficult to some by, here is something that might offer significant help – vi tamin B12. Medical research has shown that B12 can be effective in treating anxiety and depression in humans.

LA GRANGE –This month the Opry is proud to host a gospel show with D’Vine Testament & The Spirit Riders.

Columbus Garden Club picks November awards