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Purple martin program coming to library
Purple martin program coming to library
02/22/2023 03:26 PM
CORRECTION
CORRECTION
In our Feb. 8 and Feb. 17 editions, the headline on the front page regarding the filing period for the May 2023 elections read that the deadline was Feb. 13. That was incorrect, however, the story itself did accurately reflect that the filing period ran until Friday, Feb. 17. The Citizen apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Former NFL player stands as living history for Rice sports
Former NFL player stands as living history for Rice sports
The high school sports programs of Colorado County have created some outstanding players throughout their history who have gone on to do impressive things beyond their days at the school. While many have gone to play college ball, an elite few have risen the ranks and taken their place amongst fellow professional athletes at the top of their craft. One of those professionals from the county is someone who had always been used to the spirit of competitiveness and hard work it takes to reach that level ever since they first started their sports journey. Rice Consolidated High School alum Kevin Dogins let his work do the speaking throughout his athletic career that culminated into a multi-year career in the NFL as one of the few players from the area to reach that peak. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver
Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver
Mentors of Eagle Lake’s John W. Whitley 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus’ caregiver and ‘patient advocate’
Columbus’ caregiver and ‘patient advocate’
Jeno Hargrove was born Aug. 20, 1956 in Weimar, Texas to Garland and Kate Nelson. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
HISTORY RECORDER MAKES HER OWN HISTORY AS TRAILBLAZING JOURNALIST
HISTORY RECORDER MAKES HER OWN HISTORY AS TRAILBLAZING JOURNALIST
The main purposes of journalism as an institution can mainly be boiled down to two things. For one, it can function as a watchdog, alerting communities of local politics, crimes and changes so the population can assess and address the covered topic accordingly. Another function is as a historical record of the community being covered. However, while much of the industry is based on recording others’ history, there are often notable and historical events that happen in the journalism world as well. Even in Colorado County, history is being made nearly daily behind the scenes of some of the most recognizable publications in the area. Longtime Eagle Lake resident and former professional journalist for both the Eagle Lake Headlight and the Colorado County Citizen, Alesia Woolridge, showcased just how impactful the history behind the history recorded in print can be. Woolridge made history as the first black person to become the managing editor and publisher of both publications as well as the first black owner of the Headlight. As a black woman, every mark of history she reached was twofold, becoming not just the first black person in the top positions, but also the first woman to reach many of those heights as well. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
ANOTHER LOOK AT NESBITT MEMORIAL LIBRARY RIBBON CUTTING FEB. 16
ANOTHER LOOK AT NESBITT MEMORIAL LIBRARY RIBBON CUTTING FEB. 16
ANOTHER LOOK AT NESBITT MEMORIAL LIBRARY RIBBON CUTTING FEB. 16 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Library hosts lawn care program
Library hosts lawn care program
WEIMAR – The Friends of the Weimar Library and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Colorado County are partnering for a home lawn care program. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Walk Across Texas program starts March 1
Walk Across Texas program starts March 1
WEIMAR – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Colorado County is partnering with the Friends of the Weimar Library to host a Walk Across Texas! Adult program. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Trauma training coming to help education professionals
Trauma training coming to help education professionals
LA GRANGE – The Turtle Wing Foundation is hosting a training to help educational professionals and community members. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
And ... the countdown to Magnolia Days Festival has begun
And ... the countdown to Magnolia Days Festival has begun
Have you heard the buzz around town? NO??? Well, you are in for a treat! There is a starstudded music lineup for the Magnolia Days Festival and Columbus’s 200 Birthday Celebration in beautiful, historic downtown Columbus on May 19 and 20. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Girl Friends group tour city
Girl Friends group tour city
COLUMBUS – Taking advantage of a school-free day, some members of the Girl Friends group from the Boys and Girls Club, visited City Hall on Feb. 13. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
“For dust you are and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:19) Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. St. Anthony will have Mass and Distribution of Ashes at 8:15 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. This is typically a day of fasting and abstaining from meat. Lent is a solemn observance that covers the 40 days, or approximately six weeks, prior to Easter Sunday, in which we reflect on the sacrifice and love Jesus showed us by dying on the cross to save us from our sins. The church will also pray the Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
CISD students receive awards at Wimberly Festival
CISD students receive awards at Wimberly Festival
Columbus High School students apart of the University Interscholastic League’s One-Act Play cast and crew of Blue Stockings under the direction of Lorrie Walla, theatre and technology teacher, competed at the 33rd annual Wimberly Festival. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
RAIDER OF THE WEEK
RAIDER OF THE WEEK
RAIDER OF THE WEEK 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Lions Club hosts annual raffle, roast beef dinner
Lions Club hosts annual raffle, roast beef dinner
SHERIDAN – The Sheridan Lions Club is hosting its annual Raffle and Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Community Center, 5803 S. Logan Park Drive. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
DAR HONORS PROPER FLAG DISPLAY
DAR HONORS PROPER FLAG DISPLAY
DAR HONORS PROPER FLAG DISPLAY 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar VFW Auxiliary Post 5875 discusses updates
Weimar VFW Auxiliary Post 5875 discusses updates
WEIMAR – The Weimar Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 5875 met Feb. 14 to discuss community updates. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Parents as Teachers fundraiser a success
Parents as Teachers fundraiser a success
WEIMA R – The Schulenburg/Weimar area of Parents as Teachers’ annual fundraiser was a success. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
DAR donates to local school libraries
DAR donates to local school libraries
The members of the Daughters of American Revolution, John Everett Chapter, awarded checks to three local school libraries on Jan. 30: Eagle Lake Primary School, Eagle Lake Intermediate School and St. Anthony Catholic School. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Credit for Life Seminar at CHS
Credit for Life Seminar at CHS
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Christian Women’s Organization set up a Credit for Life Seminar for seniors at Columbus High School on Feb. 17. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM
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