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FROM LEFT: Local Chamber Executive Directors Billy Kahn-Columbus, Crystal Barrow-Weimar, and Mary Parr-Eagle Lake with proclamation declaring Nov. 28 as “Small Business Saturday” in Colorado County. Also pictured is Colorado County Judge Ty Prause at desk. Citizen
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As far back as I can remember, every time I would leave the house, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage would say, “Be careful. Drive safely.”
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Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Interdiction Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt, stopped a Ford F-150 on Interstate 10 at the 667 mile-marker at approximately 10:56 a.m. for a traffic violation Friday, Nov. 13. After speaking to the driver, Thumann observed many indicators of narcotics trafficking and asked for consent to search the vehicle. Thumann deployed his canine partner, Kolt, to conduct an exterior sweep of the vehicle, and Kolt alerted to the vehicle for the presence of illegal narcotics. Thumann and Investigator Smith searched the vehicle and discovered approximately 78.5 kilos of cocaine concealed in the spare tire under the bed of the truck. The narcotics have an estimated street value of $850,000. The driver Eduardo Sandoval, 29, from New Mexico, was transported to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center and charged with Felony Possession of Controlled Substance. Courtesy
Read moreCity council met in regular session Monday, Nov. 9. Absent from the meeting was Mayor Lori An Gobert. Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Rankin presided over the meeting.
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Texas ChalleNGe Academy is pleased to announce Robert A. Rios as Cadet of the Week for the 17th week of Class 2020- 1. Rios was selected as cadet of the week for demonstrating resilience and perseverance amongst his fellow cadets. He is learning to become self-accountable and excelling in academics. Rios is a West Texas native who enjoys watching and playing football. Before enrolling at TCA, he attended Permian High School in Odessa. Rios decided to volunteer for TCA to accelerate his education and obtain tools to conquer his previous anger issues. He’s overjoyed to be a part of many other cadets to earn their High School diploma at TCA. Following graduation, he would like to enlist in the United States Army and pursue a career in the military. Courtesy photo
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Club members enjoyed having races on Fun Friday. Pictured from left to right are: Club members Sarah Gray, Carter Stein and Landon Riter. Courtesy
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