Roughneck Nation Mourns Passing of Athletes Raasch and Keith

By Tracy Gupton They graduated from Columbia High School 40 years apart. Both suited up for the Roughnecks baseball team and were popular students. Sadly, they passed away 11 days apart last month. Memorial services for Justin Lee Keith have been scheduled for 10 a.m....

New Slate of Officers Elected by Columbia Heritage Foundation

The Columbia Heritage Foundation Board enters 2026 with a new slate of officers elected at the board’s December meeting. The board also approved the addition of two new directors, Billy Jenn and Sandy Schroller Cook, at the December meeting. Leading the CHF board this...

Light Up the First Capitol Saturday at Heritage Hall

The West Columbia Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to come out and join in the fun for their annual Light Up the First Capitol Festival at Heritage Hall in West Columbia, Texas. A day spent in our town celebrating the Christmas season, supporting local businesses...

Catholics Serving Turkey Dinners Sunday at Heritage Hall

Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Saint John the Apostle Catholic churches will be serving turkey dinners at Heritage Hall in West Columbia Sunday, October 26, 2025. Turkey dinners with all the trimmings will be sold beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The annual fundraiser...