Local business owner Joey “Joe” Maredia said that in his 20 years of owning and operating convenience stores, he has never been robbed twice.
Local business owner Joey “Joe” Maredia said that in his 20 years of owning and operating convenience stores, he has never been robbed twice.
Even though events like the annual pet parade in Columbus were cancelled this year due to coronavirus concerns, fur friends like Luna came out to see the fireworks show at the county fairgrounds in Columbus decked out in her Fourth of July frock Saturday. The annual fireworks show in Eagle Lake was fantastic on July 3. See more July 4 photos on pages A 15 and A16 of this edition of The Citizen.
Columbus Junior High School celebrates 120 years of combined years dedicated to education with recent retirees. Outgoing CJH Principal Gary Leopold, Counselor Kay Divin, Technology/Tech Support teacher Michelle Michalka and and Receptionist Bealinda O’Brien have all served CISD with great pride and integrity throughout their many years as a Cardinal.
The short rain storm didn’t stop county residents from coming together to celebrate Juneteenth at Beason’s Park Saturday, June 20. More information on the event can be found on page A9 of this edition of The Citizen. Citizen
Columbus Little League T-ball opened their season Monday, June 15. The Junior League Division hosted three games, with the first one at 5:30 p.m. ( Cardinals vs. Rangers ) , 6:30 p.m. ( Marlins vs. Angels ) and 7:30 p.m. ( Astros vs. Dodgers ). LEFT: Astros Emri Chester working on her pitching during practice. RIGHT: Astros Braylon Mancha throwing to teammate McKenzie Galvan while Emri Chester and Miles Pflughaupt looking on during team practice.
Eleven firefighting agencies were in full response mode Sunday, June 14 battling a fire at Stallman Dryer on FM 1693 in the Garwood area.
Start making plans for the upcoming hunting season - apply for Drawn Hunts now! The Public Hunt Drawing System provides opportunities to apply for a wide variety of high-quality hunts across the state, including special drawings for both adults and youth hunters. The online system is now accepting applications, and the first hunt category deadline is only 1 month away. The first application deadline is Aug. 1.
AUSTIN – With warm summer weather here, Texans may be getting out on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) inland fisheries and law enforcement staff are urging boaters to do their part to fight back against aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussels and giant salvinia, threatening Texas lakes.
Columbus ISD will begin online registration for any NEW students to CISD on July 6, 2020. All RETURNING students will register online through their existing Parent Portal account beinnning July 20, 2020. For more information, go to www. columbusisd.org, and if you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Brittany Brune at (979) 732-2078.
Heading into the July 4 holiday weekend, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) required schools to shut down their summer workouts, rehearsals and practices between the days of July 3- July 12.
Set against a backdrop of dark skies and a near full moon, the Fourth of July Fireworks Show at the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus was a dazzling sight. This year’s fireworks did not disappoint the revelers who came out to view bright, magnificently colorful lights along with the whistles and bangs that had many of the children jumping and laughing. The Red, White and Blue theme was woven throughout the fireworks display that seemed brighter than the accompanying moon. Those in attendance practiced social distancing throughout the fairgrounds complex. The fairgrounds were full, and passing cars along Highway 77 pulled over to admire the fireworks. Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the Colorado County Fair Association, H-E-B and Cavender Auto Country sponsored the event.
Columbus ISD will begin online registration for any NEW students to CISD on July 6, 2020. All RETURNING students will register online through their existing Parent Portal account beinnning July 20, 2020. For more information, go to www. columbusisd.org, and if you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Brittany Brune at (979) 732-2078.
WHARTON – Wharton County Junior College in partnership with the M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for new students enrolling at WCJC for the 2020 Fall Semester.
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said July 1 state sales tax revenue totaled $2.67 billion in June, 6.5 percent less than in June 2019.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced July 1 $9 million in federal funding for nursing facilities to implement infection control projects to protect residents and staff from the spread of COVID-19. Starting July 1, nursing facility providers in Texas are encouraged to submit applications to HHSC to receive this federal funding.
Charles Anthony Brown was born Mar. 5, 1960 in Anchorage, AK to Darlene “Dolly” Brown and Charlie Elo Brown. He was called home July 5. Anthony as a small child lived in several states, but he and his family finally planted roots in Texas. He spent most of his years in Hallettsville, where he met the love of his life, his wife, Deborah McCauley Brown, whom he loved dearly.
Charles E. Bailey, Sr., age 90, of Brushy Community, and formerly from Big Spring, passed away in Columbus July 1.
