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The deadline to register to vote in the July 14 primary runoff was June 15.
Read moreGemini art exhibit artists Karen Vernon and Ken Muenzenmayer greeted guests at Live Oak Art Center in Columbus June 25. This husband and wife team are both painters and colorists, each working in different media and with different, creative artistic voices. The exhibit will be at LOAC until July 25. Courtesy photos
Read moreJuly 14 is the Primary Runoff Election. This election was postponed from May 26 due to coronavirus precautions.
Read moreAUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott announced that the federal government has granted his request to extend operations of Community Based Testing Sites across Texas. The federal government will maintain support for the program while surging resources to Dallas and Houston in order to support testing needs within the community.
Read moreAfter having the season delayed due to COVID-19 concerns, Columbus Country Market, “the Big One”, opened its vendor tables up to the public Saturday, June 27. Vendors selling their wares and produce were buzzing around and setting up in anticipation for an uncertain crowd. Chamber Executive Director Billy Kahn pointed out the vendor turnout was near pre-coronavirus participation, with over 29 vendors on the square. One of the few things missing was the Trolley car driving around town with passengers in tow.
Read moreWith the help of Todd and Morgan Barten and the Columbus Community and Industrial Development Corporation (CCIDC), the basketball court pavilion for the Boys and Girls Club is being constructed by Brushy Creek Building Corporation. Boys and Girls Club team members say they are anxiously awaiting their reopening so the kids can return and enjoy it. Courtesy
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