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Columbus City Council approved the purchase of a breathing air compressor for the Columbus VFD at the June 22 city council meeting.
Read moreOn Monday, June 22, the Weimar City Council met in Council Chambers in a specially called meeting to discuss and take action on two items.
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The Columbus Garden Club Community Beautification Award for June was awarded to B’Dazzled Boutique, located at 1228 Milam Street. The boutique is owned by Debbie Damon, and has planters containing red geraniums and yuccas in front of the store. Courtesy
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Just because Spring has ended, don’t think the wildflower display is finished in Colorado County. Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge in Eagle Lake reminds residents that native prairie land is filled with colorful wildflowers year-round and the Gayfeather (also known as Texas blazing star or Liatris) is coming on strong this year. Summer wildflowers are tall this year, and Coneflower plants along the auto tour route at the refuge are almost six feet tall in places! The Rattlesnake master seems to really be responding well to the recent rainfall. If you have cabin fever, take a drive out to the refuge and admire the flowers. Courtesy
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The Columbus Garden Club Yard of the Month for June belongs to Donnie and Beckey Divin at 330 Smith Street. Plantings in this large yard include pink lantana, blue sage, Pink crepe myrtles and many other plants. Courtesy
Read moreAUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order June 26 limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%, which the Governor previously stated would lead to further preventative action. The targeted, measured directives in the executive order are based on links between certain types of businesses and services and the recent rise in positive cases throughout the state.
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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.
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