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Recently, Eagle Lake City Council has been in lengthy discussions regarding the form of government the city follows. Last week, The Citizen interviewed Eagle Lake Mary Parr to have some questions answered about what has happened, and what is currently in place with Eagle Lake’s form of government.
Read moreAUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has issued new guidance to unemployment claimants concerning their eligibility for unemployment benefits should they choose not to return to work at this time due to COVID-19. Under this guidance, Texans can continue to receive unemployment benefits throughout the COVID-19 response if they choose not to return to work for certain reasons as specified by TWC.
Read moreTexas schools might start bringing students back to classrooms on staggered schedules in the fall. Or they might have some students show up at school while others continue their coursework online.
Read morePlease note that all area elections in Colorado County have been postponed from May until the Nov. 3 General Election.
Read moreBurglars made away with ammunition and weapons in theft a few weeks ago.
Read moreWeimar City Council voted to waive utility late fees for May and June billing, and authorized a credit for May utility bills at a special Apr. 27 city council meeting.
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Many workers are called to the frontline of danger during this fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Courtesy photos The first full week of May is recognized as National Correctional Officers Week. This week recognizes the contributions of correctional officers and personnel who work in jails, prisons and community corrections across the country. Correctional officers for Colorado County include: TOP LEFT: (Front row) CO Gomez, CO Bustamante, CO Minks, (Back row) CO Zahradnik, Corp. C. Jones, Corp. K. Jones, CO Edman. TOP RIGHT: (Front Row) Corp. Schindler, CO Perales, (Back row) Capt. Richter, Lt. Mikesh, Sgt. Vanicek, Lt. Lewis, CO Steinhauser, CO Lopez. LEFT: Corp. Garrett, CO Reyna, CO Ramirez, CO Northington.
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