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Columbus Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of a major accident on the flyover bridge over I-10 on 71 East Bound Dec. 7. All traffic was diverted off of 71. Courtesy
Read moreAt the dawn of automobile travel in the United States, visionary entrepreneurs proposed a Southern transcontinental route called the Old Spanish Trail (OST) that would stretch across eight states from Florida to California. The central third of the road spanned more than 900 miles and traversed Texas. The collaboration of communities, both large and small, that worked to bridge rivers and pave primitive roads made the OST a reality during the 1920s.
Read moreThe last Saturdays on the Square for the season will take place Dec. 18 from 8 a.m. – noon.
Read moreThe John Everett Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will place wreaths on the graves of veterans in the Willing Workers Cemetery Saturday, Dec. 18. This is a first for the chapter and members said they are proud to be a part of this important remembrance of the sacrifice that was made for all. Wreaths Across America is a non-profit that sponsors wreaths to be placed on veterans’ graves at Christmas. There will be an official ceremony 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial as a part of the Wreaths across Columbus, to which the public is invited. Anyone wishing to help lay wreaths is welcome to come volunteer.
Read moreColumbus is home to many historical landmarks, but during the holiday season, one in particular really shines: the Santa Claus Museum.
Read moreAUSTIN — The filing period for the 2022 Texas Primary Elections officially opened Saturday, Nov. 13, allowing candidates to file with their respective party chairs for a place on the Mar. 1, 2022 primary ballot.
Read moreGarwood resident Dante Larenz Stevens, 25, was arrested Dec. 3 and charged with the Sept. 10 murder of Eagle Lake resident Jonathan Cain Segura.
Read more(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $936 million in local sales tax allocations for December, 18.4 percent more than in December 2020. These allocations are based on sales made in October by businesses that report tax monthly.
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