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Contestants for the annual Colorado County fair pageants are encouraged to enter by Friday, July 22.
Read moreTexans can now reach trained mental health crisis counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week by dialing or texting to 9-8-8.
Read moreTexas Governor Gregg Abbott renewed the Wildfire Disaster Declaration July 16. Abbott issued a disaster proclamation on Mar. 18 certifying the wildfires that began on Feb. 23 posed an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property in a number of counties including Colorado.
Read moreThe Eagle Lake Farmers Market has a new home at the square in downtown Eagle Lake. With triple digit temperatures, vendors and shoppers appreciate the additional shaded areas at the new location. The July 16 market was well attended. Barbara Class is a regular vendor at the market, and The Dylan Jakobs Band provided live music. Courtesy
Read moreIn just a week’s time, our old friend Dr Pepper became famous again. In watching the evening news, I saw a national clip with a woman being interviewed. She had a can of Dr Pepper in front of her. As she drank the Dr Pepper and finished it in front of the cameras, she couldn’t have been more visible for the popular, iconic Texas drink.
Read moreA concrete batch plant has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an air quality permit to construct a permanent plant at 1973 Ramsey Road in Alleyton. According to their application, the proposed facility will emit the following air contaminants: particulate matter including (but not limited to) aggregate, cement, road dust, and particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns of less.
Read moreIn a news conference held last week at the North Pole, Santa Claus announced the stops on his 2022 vacation tour, and Columbus has been selected as the final stop. Yes folks, that’s right; Santa Claus is coming to town. Join Santa and his friends Saturday, July 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hound Song Brewing Company on Walnut Street.
Read moreAbove: Live Oak Art Center board members: Amanda Danning, Roger Wade, Susan Glover, Marilyn Wade, Paige Sciba, Suzanne Corbin, Kevin Dyer, Renee Long, Kasey Peikert, Clayton Bowen, Amanda Kridel, Tori Kramr and Ronny Daley.
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