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1973 time capsule contents on display at library
1973 time capsule contents on display at library
COLUMBUS – The Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St., invites the public to view the 1973 time capsule contents from Monday through Saturday during its open hours. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
St. Anthony, Columbus Elementary schools to bury time capsule May 11
St. Anthony, Columbus Elementary schools to bury time capsule May 11
COLUMBUS – The fifth-grade classes of Columbus Elementary School and St. Anthony Catholic School will bury a time capsule on Thursday, May 11 on the Courthouse Square at 2 p.m. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
CHS Class 1953 to celebrate milestone on May 13
CHS Class 1953 to celebrate milestone on May 13
The Columbus High School Class of 1953 will celebrate their 70th reunion on Saturday, May 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
CHS talent show May 16
CHS talent show May 16
The public is invited to the Columbus High School Talent Show Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. Students will perform under the guidance of director Lorrie Walla. Tickets are $3. Come be entertained and help support CHS Theatre Arts. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
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Fayette Community Foundation hires new staff member
LA GRANGE – Fayette Community Foundation welcomes Jamie Lee Manning as Public Initiatives Program Director to their team. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Celebrating Correctional Officers Week
Celebrating Correctional Officers Week
On May 5, 1984, President Ronald Regan signed a proclamation dedicating the first full week of May as National Correctional Officers Week. This year, Correctional Officers Week is May 7-13. The intent of this week is to honor the men and women who have and still do serve the unseen, undiscussed, and often forgotten about segment of law enforcement by choosing to work in county jails, state facilities, and federal penitentiaries across the United States. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Festival season returns to Colorado County with Gedenke, Magnolia Days
Festival season returns to Colorado County with Gedenke, Magnolia Days
The annual Gedenke! Festival in Weimar is set to return for Mother’s Day weekend, May 1113. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Commissioners elect new Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3
Commissioners elect new Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Monday, May 8 to take action on the committee’s recommendation to fill the vacancy of the Office of the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Community gathers for National Day of Prayer
Community gathers for National Day of Prayer
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Courthouse lawn was filled Thursday afternoon with community members gathering for the annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County May 6 election results
Colorado County May 6 election results
The May 6 election was a county wide, joint election with all Colorado County school districts holding a board election and the City of Eagle Lake holding an Alderman election. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Over 100 teams participate in Ragin Cajun Team Roping
Over 100 teams participate in Ragin Cajun Team Roping
Over 100 teams participate in Ragin Cajun Team Roping 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Texas again smashes three jobs records, leads nation in job growth
Texas again smashes three jobs records, leads nation in job growth
AUSTIN – On April 21, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated three major employment milestones following the release of March jobs data showing Texas again breaking all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Texas labor force. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: April 30-May 6
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: April 30-May 6
Find out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Impacts from wind and water can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur regardless of the storm’s strength. Know if you live in an area prone to flooding, if you live in an evacuation zone, and identify any structural weaknesses in your home. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Texas named best state for business for record-shattering 19 years in a row
Texas named best state for business for record-shattering 19 years in a row
AUSTIN – On April 26, Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being named the Best State for Business by the nation’s leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine for a record-shattering 19th year in a row. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Mental Health Awareness Month: Why it matters
Mental Health Awareness Month: Why it matters
Mental Health Awareness Month matters because there are a good number of Colorado County citizens who are living miserable lives with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Suicidal Thoughts, Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Addictions, Eating Disorders, lack of hope, lack of joy, medications that aren’t working and lack of money or transportation in order to receive treatment. And then there’s their families who don’t understand and/or totally worn out by years of dealing with a loved one whose life has so many ups and downs everyone feels like they are living in a bad soap opera. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Governor proclaims 2023 Small Business Week
Governor proclaims 2023 Small Business Week
AUSTIN – On May 1, Governor Greg Abbott encouraged Texans across the state to recognize 2023 Small Business Week in Texas and celebrate the essential role Texas’ 3.1 million small businesses play in our state’s innovative, thriving economy. In recognition of the contributions and achievements of Texas small businesses, the Governor issued a proclamation officially designating April 30-May 6, 2023 as Small Business Week in Texas. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
RAGIN CAJUN TEAM ROPING
RAGIN CAJUN TEAM ROPING
RAGIN CAJUN TEAM ROPING 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Commissioners OK four county proclamations
Commissioners OK four county proclamations
COLUMBUS – At their meeting on April 24, the Colorado County Commissioners approved four proclamations to be recognized in Colorado County throughout the month of May. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity Connections Day
Habitat for Humanity Connections Day
Community nonprofit event a success 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
County Mayors and Judge come together to support Mental Health Awareness Month
County Mayors and Judge come together to support Mental Health Awareness Month
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Mayors held a Mayoral Meeting around noon at Nancy’s Steak House on Tuesday, April 25. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Over 400 early voters for May 6 election
Over 400 early voters for May 6 election
Early voting closed on Tuesday, May 2 with over 433 voters as of Monday, according to the Colorado County Elections Office. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
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