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Rosenberg Officers responded to a physical disturbance Wednesday night, Apr. 15, and found that a woman was attacked by her estranged husband, tragically she later succumbed to her injuries. Witnesses advised that the suspect, Tomas Maldonado, DOB: 03-07-1970, fled the scene in a red 2016 Chevrolet 2500 truck with paper license plate (66503A8). Law enforcement officials are now searching for the suspect and are encouraging anyone with information regarding his destination or location to step forward.
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Colorado County’s latest count of residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus is 8. The newest confirmed case is a resident of Eagle Lake, in the age range of 15-20. The patient is recovering at home.
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Columbus High School seniors picked up their graduation caps and gowns Tuesday, Apr. 21 in a drive-thru line at the high school. The seniors lined up and had an impromptu parade to the school. Teachers and administrators, happy to see their students even with masked faces, distributed the graduation attire, as proud parents were there to cheer for their graduates. Citizen
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Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community was recognized by the US Congress for their dedication to facility residents during this time of closed visitation to their facilities during COVID-19 precautions. US Representative for Texas’s 10th congressional district Michael McCaul signed the facility’s Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. Pictured with the award are: Haviette Wilson-MDS Nurse, Teresa Caldwell, director of environmental services, Amy Stancik social worker, Keaundra Sanford business office mgr, Tara Cernoch director of assisted living, Anitress Roberts DON, Elizabeth Rodriguez Admissions/marketing director, Sarita Herrera OTA and Kelly Alkek, ST. (Missing from pic were Colin Anderson, director of transportation and Denise Daniels, dietary director.)
Read moreAUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference Friday, Apr. 17 where he issued three new Executive Orders to begin the process of reopening the state of Texas while revising hospital capacity and certain social distancing guidelines. Within the orders, select activities and services that pose minimal to no threat of spreading COVID-19 are allowed to reopen using a “Retail-To-Go” model, certain restrictions on surgeries have been loosened, and schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year.
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On Saturday, Apr. 18, a Columbus Police Department traffic stop yielded a stolen gun and illegal possession of controlled substances.
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