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Weimar Farmers Market had a good turnout Saturday, June 13. The market offers local farm produce, crafts and homemade goodies every second Saturday from March-November, 8 a.m. - noon. The next Weimar Farmers Market will be July 11.
Read moreColumbus City Council aldermen Gary Swindle, Sandra Frnka and Chuck Rankin were sworn into office for new terms with the City of Columbus City Council during the June 8 meeting.
Read moreGood work by Columbus VFD, Bernardo VFD, Colorado County EMS and Dispatch and Colorado County OEM at this June 11 fire. Approximately five acres burned, along with several round bales, but the majority of the pasture was saved.Officials remind the public that It’s hot, and the next several days will have high fire danger due to elevated temps and low humidity. Please be cautious and stay hydrated!
Read moreAn array of drugs, paraphernalia and firearms were discovered during a June 11 traffic stop in Eagle Lake.
Read moreAustin - State Representative Ben Leman of Texas House District 13 was featured in the guest column titled “Texans Deserve To Have Their Voices Heard in Washington” Friday, June 5 in the Townhall Media. The article expresses the disappointment of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) decision to limit public comment from citizens regarding safety standards for the Japanese high-speed rail system proposed by Texas Central.
Read moreRice Medical Center’s Lighthouse IOP program director Amanda Vail presented Columbus Oaks Healthcare with a basket of COVID busters and mood booster activities for residents June 15. There were also goodie bags for the staff. Receiving the donation was Elizabeth Rodriguez Admissions, Nurse and Brian Laffler, Administrator.
Read moreAUSTIN, Texas–The Texas Dental Association (TDA) has distributed 300,000 N95 respirators to Texas dentists amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This effort follows TDA’s advocacy efforts to safely reopen dental practices. On May 1, Governor Greg Abbott pledged an emergency shipment of 300,000 N95 respirators to the TDA for distribution to Texas dentists.
Read moreYou may ask, “What is a pocket garden?” The answer is simple: It is usually a small space that might not be used otherwise but is planted to beautify or bring interest to the area. In Columbus there are a number of pocket gardens around town, and you’ve probably driven past them many times.
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