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Learn about social behaviors in honeybees

News Staff
Monday, August 2, 2021
The Cherokee County Area Beekeepers will host their monthly meeting August 10 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Cherokee County Extension Office. Special guest and speaker this month will be Dr. Mary Kilmer presenting on the sociality of bees.

Six Flags Over Texas theme park has grand opening

News Staff
Monday, August 2, 2021
Sunday, August 1 The 213th day of the year 152 days left Today in history On August 1, 1961, amusement park lovers “head for the thrills” as Six Flags Over Texas, the first park in the Six Flags chain, has its soft opening. 5 days later, on August 5, the park had its grand opening.

‘Back to school’ sidewalk sale set

News Staff
Monday, August 2, 2021
The Retail committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce has announced that some of the retail members will be doing a “Back to School Sidewalk Sale” Thursday, August 12. Retail businesses will be offering special sale items in preparation for the upcoming school year.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, August 2, 2021
Monday, August 2 •Cherokee County Commissioners meet in Room 109 of County Courthouse 9 a.m. This meeting will be livestreamed over citylinktv.com on the News Report Channel and archived for later viewing. This is an in-person meeting only. •Methodist Health Fund Senior Exercise 10 a.m.
The 2021 County Fair

The 2021 County Fair

The 2021 County Fair

News Staff
Monday, August 2, 2021
The 2021 County Fair Grand Champion Meat Goat was shown by Lone Elm Beavers 4-H Club member Hudson Asher. Columbus Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Kurtis Gregory paid the $1,800 premium for the 74-pound animal. Hudson is the son of Aaron and Constance Asher.

Special school bond election set Tuesday

News Staff
Monday, August 2, 2021
Voters in USD 493 School District will go to the polls Tuesday to vote on a proposed $14.75-million bond issue all the funds spent would be directly related to classrooms except the Central cafeteria which would also be a storm shelter.

Building of downtown splash pad underway

News Staff
Monday, August 2, 2021
Dirt work for the new Splash Pad water feature in Discovery Park has begun. The new pad will not replace or change the gazebo which will remain the center feature of the park. A splash pad or spray pool is a recreation area, installed in the park for water play and has little or no standing water.
Judge Lynch feted at retirement celebration

Judge Lynch feted at retirement celebration

Judge Lynch feted at retirement celebration

News Staff
Monday, August 2, 2021
A large turnout of lawyers, judges, friends and fellow actors attended a retirement party for District Judge Oliver Kent Lynch. The celebration was held at the Brush Creek Golf and Grill Friday.
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