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Nesbitt Memorial Library ribbon cutting to be held Feb. 16
Nesbitt Memorial Library ribbon cutting to be held Feb. 16
Nesbitt Memorial Library has done it! NML is ready to “show and tell” at the Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 16, 4-6 pm. Under the guidance of Susan Chandler, NML director for the past nine years, a strategic master plan was implemented to transform our Columbus public library from good to GREAT! Susan commented, “It took an entire village of caring and industrious individuals working together to make it happen!” 02/15/2023 12:00 AM
Faith Academy Lady Knights hoops defeated in big loss
Faith Academy Lady Knights hoops defeated in big loss
02/14/2023 02:05 PM
Paxton issues consumer alert to help inform Texans of their consumer rights following last week’s ice storms
Paxton issues consumer alert to help inform Texans of their consumer rights following last week’s ice storms
02/08/2023 12:14 PM
Commissioners discuss compensation for CDL drivers
Commissioners discuss compensation for CDL drivers
02/08/2023 10:47 AM
Governor Abbott announces statewide plan banning use of TikTok
Governor Abbott announces statewide plan banning use of TikTok
02/08/2023 10:17 AM
Ground blessing for new habitat home
Ground blessing for new habitat home
A ground blessing was held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at noon for the Colorado County Habitat for Humanity’s 29th house. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
St. Paul UMC celebrates milestone
St. Paul UMC celebrates milestone
COLUMBUS – The members of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 916 Fannin St., invites the public to attend a celebration of 157 years of worship. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
‘Teen Click it or Ticket’ urges buckling up to save a life
‘Teen Click it or Ticket’ urges buckling up to save a life
AUSTIN – Too many parents are living their worst fear: losing a child. These parents have lost teenagers in vehicle crashes in which they weren’t wearing their seat belt. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
Rice CISD presents at TASA Conference
Rice CISD presents at TASA Conference
Rice CISD leaders were among the presenters at the TASA Mid-Winter Conference, Jan. 29-Feb. 1, in Austin. Superintendent Bill Hefner, Assistant Superintendent Melody Grigar and education consultant Matt Pope, CEO of EdPact, led a presentation titled “Rice CISD: Implementing Learning Systems in a Rural District.” 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
ELIS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
ELIS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
ELIS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS OUTSTANDING STUDENTS AND STAFF FOR 3RD SIX WEEKS
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS OUTSTANDING STUDENTS AND STAFF FOR 3RD SIX WEEKS
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS OUTSTANDING STUDENTS AND STAFF FOR 3RD SIX WEEKS 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
Rice CISD hosts annual showcase
Rice CISD hosts annual showcase
Rice CISD held its Art, CTE, and GT Showcase on Feb. 2 at the Rice High School and Junior High Auditorium from 5-7 p.m. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM    1
COLUMBUS LIONS CLUB WELCOMES
COLUMBUS LIONS CLUB WELCOMES TURTLE WING SPEAKER
COLUMBUS LIONS CLUB WELCOMES TURTLE WING SPEAKER 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
XI UPSILON PSI DONATES TO TURTLE WING
XI UPSILON PSI DONATES TO TURTLE WING
XI UPSILON PSI DONATES TO TURTLE WING 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
Lions Club hosts annual pancake supper
Lions Club hosts annual pancake supper
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club is gearing up for its annual Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 21. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
Turtle Wing Toast a success at 12th annual event
Turtle Wing Toast a success at 12th annual event
SCHULENBURG –The Turtle Wing Foundation’s 12th annual Toast was a success. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
Lions Club receives vision screening certification
Lions Club receives vision screening certification
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club is providing free vision screening services to schools and parents in the community through two of its members, Jeff Cunkelman and Bob Lapham. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
Texas has it all: Valentine, Texas
Texas has it all: Valentine, Texas
For a real Texas Valentine treat there’s still time to get your Colorado County Valentine postmarked in Valentine, Texas. Just place your pre-stamped and pre-addressed recipient card in another envelope and mail it to: Postmaster, Valentine, Texas 79854. He’ll do the rest. Valentine sends cards all over the country Leave it to Texas to have its own Valentine. It’s the busiest week of the year in this small town of Valentine in Jeff Davis County. Back near 1882, when a railroad crew of the Southern Pacific Railroad finished laying tracks from Van Horn east on Feb. 14, it is said that they decided to name the spot “Valentine, Texas.” It’s located on highway 90 and remains small with under 200 people. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
Senior Valentine Dance attracts locals and visitors
Senior Valentine Dance attracts locals and visitors
EAGLE LAKE – It was a night for love and dancing at the Senior Valentine Dance this past Friday night. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
Small town with a big surprise in the Archives
Small town with a big surprise in the Archives
Nesbitt Memorial Library is celebrating the completion of a grand renovation with a ribbon- cutting ceremony Thursday, Feb. 16, 4-6 p.m. Fresh changes blanket almost every inch of the interior. New shelving poised on colorful updated flooring and a totally new kitchen facility will be showcased along with the NML Archives. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
EPA looks into petition against TCEQ alleging Clean Water Act violations
EPA looks into petition against TCEQ alleging Clean Water Act violations
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced an informal investigation is underway in Texas regarding water quality violations in the state. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM
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