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County Commissioners extended a burn ban restricting outdoor burning at the Aug. 24 Colorado County Commissioners meeting.
Read moreOld George was his name. He wasn’t the worst or the meanest gator in Texas. He was simply known as “the baddest.” He made his home in the waters of Eagle Lake. Hunters, fishermen, and farmers for years knew about the old boss gator and told endless stories of Old George. With each story his size seemed to grow. And as with most local alligator stories, the gator size usually shrinks when its actually brought to shore, but grows much longer with each passing tale after.
Read moreThe Columbus Lions Club is hosting a Shoe Drive for the entire month of September, starting Sept. 1. As you clean out your closets, local Lions ask that you drop off your gently worn and “like new” shoes for children and adults at the following locations during regular business hours:
Read moreThe 42nd annual Colorado County Fair parade will take place Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.. Entry and disclaimer forms must be returned by Wednesday, Sept. 9. Forms may be mailed to Heidi May and Tammy McBride, 3977 Hwy 90, Columbus, TX 78934, faxed to (979) 732-3399 or emailed to heidi@ahomeinthecountry.com (with a follow up call or text to (832) 588-5525 to confirm receipt).
Read moreThe Colorado County Appraisal District’s appraisal staff will be out inspecting properties throughout the County for the 2021 Tax Year from August 2020 through April 2021.
Read moreIf you have visited your school district’s website recently, you may have noticed a box that pops up providing the number of COVID-19 cases among district students. Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath announced late last week that Texas is set to begin regularly releasing information on coronavirus cases among students and staff.
Read moreThe eighth annual Zach’s Hope: Curing Childhood Cancer Relay, scheduled for Oct. 10, is fast approaching. The event is in memory of Zach Peters, son of Leonard and Sheri Peters of Columbus. Zach was a Columbus High School student who lost a yearlong battle with Ewings Sarcoma, a rare childhood bone cancer.
Read moreThe Aug. 27, 1920 edition of The Colorado Citizen laid out plans for additional aid for the Glidden to Borden highway plans as part of the front page news.
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