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Colorado County offices and buildings will be closed on Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day, and Sept. 11 for Colorado County Fair Day.
Read moreMelissa Parks will serve as parade marshal for the 2020 Colorado County Fair parade. The parade will take place Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in downtown Columbus.
Read moreShirt orders for the annual Zach’s Hope event need to be ordered by Sept. 16.
Read moreDialogue at the Monday, Aug. 24 Columbus City Council meeting regarding the COVID-19 disaster declaration and precautionary guidelines became intense.
Read moreVolunteers built a ramp at the home of Helen Wilson on Prairie Street in Columbus last week. This was at no cost to Mrs. Wilson, thanks to the Texas Ramp Project. The Texas Ramp Project builds ramps free of charge for individuals who have difficulty exiting and entering their home safely due to health conditions. If you or someone you know needs a ramp, please ask your social worker or healthcare professional to make the referral to Texas Ramps Project for you. Colorado County Citizen
Read moreThe Columbus Lions Club met in-person at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley facility on August 27, with masks and social distancing. Although still not the same as meetings before the pandemic, it was nice to see each other in-person. Barbara Peterman was the featured speaker, updating the Lions on the Texas A&M Target Communities project. Other topics of discussion focused on ways to serve the community in the midst of a pandemic, such as the Lions Shoe Drive, starting September 1. For information on future meetings, visit columbuslionsclub.org. Courtesy
Read moreColorado County EMS Capt. Lacey Abbott and FTO Amanda Daniel visited the newly opened Hitari Wildlife Park in Borden this past weekend. Hatari Wildlife Park is located at 1145 County Road 218, Weimar. Don’t miss the grand opening of the park Saturday, Sept. 5 starting at 9 a.m. Courtesy
Read moreLavaca County Emergency Management is proud to share that “text to 911” capabilities are available in Lavaca County.
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