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Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 12:00am

Troy W. Neisner, a long-time officer for Colorado County and Chief Deputy for the County Sheriff’s department, has announced his retirement from the position with a release to the press on Sept. 13.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 12:00am

Youth steps up to support strays as neglect soars

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 12:00am

COLUMBUS – For the 45th straight year, the county fairgrounds once again hosted the Colorado County Fair in a celebration of the milestone. People from all over the county converged on the fairgrounds to listen to music, enjoy rides and play games as they celebrated the annual event from Thursday, Sept 14 to Saturday, Sept. 16.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 12:00am

Residents are invited to join a virtual public-engagement forum and wrap-up Sept. 28 on the 1093 Rails to Trails Project from Eagle Lake to Fulshear, organizers said.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 12:00am

COLUMBUS — Come help your neighbors take a bite out of crime during National Night Out Tuesday, Oct. 3, local organizers said.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 12:00am

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Republican Party is set to host a social and a program by a few featured speakers on Sept. 21 at the Old 300 Saloon.

Sports

WEIMAR HOLDS HOMECOMING PARADE FOR FALL ATHLETES

NAVASOTA – The Columbus cross- country team has had a strong run this season with several top performances while they steadily improve and prepare themselves for the district meet. Their most recent outing was reflective of the success they have been able to find this season as Columbus took several medal placements and had a triplet of runners finish in the top 10.

Viewpoints

Sep 20, 2023 - 00:00

My name is Colin Sclerandi, and I am a cadet at Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake. My birth name was Cheyenne Cabrera. I was born in Beaumont, Texas but was taken away from my biological mother when I was born because she had been abusive to others in her past.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Obituaries

Sep 20, 2023 - 00:00

Vlasta Lucille Bubela Faldyn, 87, died Sept. 17, 2023. She was born to Frank Bubela and Lucille Krenek Bubela on June 20, 1936, in Garwood, Texas.

Sep 20, 2023 - 00:00

Linda Binder, 80, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. She was born on Nov. 30, 1942, in Freer, Texas, to Bruce and Ruth Bell. She was an only child.