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Leyco Real Estate donates time to Habitat for Humanity

Leyco Real Estate donates time to Habitat for Humanity

Leyco Real Estate Company came out to help install insulation at Colorado County Habitat for Humanity’s 30th Home. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

Red Door Fund’s campaign achieves 27 percent match

Red Door Fund’s campaign achieves 27 percent match

LA GRANGE – The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, an initiative launched in 2021 by the Fayette Community Foundation, is proud to announce a successful community response to its third annual campaign, marking a significant milestone in mental health awareness and support within the region. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

Public input sought on Texas hunting regulation proposals for 2024-2025

Public input sought on Texas hunting regulation proposals for 2024-2025

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is taking public comment until March 27 to the following proposed changes to the 2024-2025 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations Eliminate the Light Goose Conservation Order from both Eastern and Western Goose Zones. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

Garden Club to have program on heat-loving plants

Garden Club to have program on heat-loving plants

Phoebe Lake, owner of a specialty plant nursery called New Leaf Nursery in Brenham, will present the program “Some Like It Hot” to members of Columbus Garden Club on Wednesday March 13. The nursery specializes in fine herbs, perennials and native plants that are sold in farmer’s markets. Janet Johnson, President of the garden club, says “the program will be about heat-loving plants for Central Texas and will be a power point presentation that will include handouts and allow time for attendees to ask questions.” 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed at public meeting

Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed at public meeting

COLUMBUS – The Office of Emergency management will begin seeking feedback during the public opinion phase of the Hazard Mitigation Plan construction period. After seeking called in and written responses from county residents, the OEM will host a public meeting for residents to learn more about the current plan and to provide feedback. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMPILED BY STAFF 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

Wildlife Management Association banquet incoming

Wildlife Management Association banquet incoming

The Colorado County Wildlife Management Association’s Banquet is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Columbus Hall in Columbus. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

ARTS’ Summer Camp registration opens soon

ARTS’ Summer Camp registration opens soon

Arts for Rural Texas is committed to providing art experiences and art education to the children of rural Texas throughout the year. ARTS’ Summer Camps provide a creative space for young artists to learn and play. Each camp offers a fun and interactive curriculum where students can learn many different art forms, such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, quilting, felting, movie making, performing arts, music, and much more. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

Columbus PTO exec nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award

Columbus PTO exec nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award

Columbus Elementary School PTO Vice President, Mandi Kulhanek, has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S GROUP HOSTS EVENT FOR RICE HIGH SCHOOL

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S GROUP HOSTS EVENT FOR RICE HIGH SCHOOL

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S GROUP HOSTS EVENT FOR RICE HIGH SCHOOL 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

EAGLE LAKE NOON LIONS HOST BUSINESS OWNER OF NEW LOCATION

EAGLE LAKE NOON LIONS HOST BUSINESS OWNER OF NEW LOCATION

During the Thursday, Feb. 29 meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club, member, Rev. Margarita Arroyo welcomed guest speaker, Bret Cappleman, owner of the new Apple Ace Lumber at 200 Glen Flora Road in Eagle Lake. Cappleman invited the Lions and the community to visit the store for their Grand Opening celebration on March 1 and March 2. The entire store has been enlarged and renewed and stocked with a boutique as well as a large variety of hardware, tools, lumber and services such as glass and key cutting. Pictured are Rev. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

Spring Break arrives for the Weimar Public Library

Spring Break arrives for the Weimar Public Library

Spring Break is here for Weimar schools, meaning the Weimar Library has plenty to do for students and families with a little more time on their hands. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

Most LCRA agricultural customers will go without Highland Lakes water in 2024

Most LCRA agricultural customers will go without Highland Lakes water in 2024

Ongoing severe drought continues to impact region’s water supply reservoirs As the region continues to deal with the effects of a severe drought, the Lower Colorado River Authority has determined no water from the Highland Lakes will be available for most LCRA agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties in 2024. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

Lindemann wins primary for sheriff’s post, other contested election results

Lindemann wins primary for sheriff’s post, other contested election results

03/05/2024 10:16 PM

2023-2024 Columbus FFA Officers

2023-2024 Columbus FFA Officers

03/01/2024 05:22 PM

Mr. FFA

Javier Mendoza is the son of Laura Lozano and Ines Mendoza. He has been an active FFA member all four years of high school and has had the privilege to hold a variety of offices throughout his service.   03/01/2024 05:20 PM

Miss FFA

Alley Fitzgerald is the daughter of Brian and Rashelle Fitzgerald. She has been an active member of the Columbus FFA Chapter throughout her high school career and has dabbled in a wide array of activities within the organization. She previously served as the Chapter Secretary and currently serves as the Chapter President as well as Area XI President.   03/01/2024 05:20 PM

Missing child located in Columbus

Missing child located in Columbus

03/01/2024 02:51 PM

Poll worker resigns after reported poor behavior

Poll worker resigns after reported poor behavior

COLUMBUS – Early voting is in full swing in Colorado County as the first wave of polling for the March 5 primaries comes close to an end. However, the newly refurbished Elections Center at 1117 Travis St. had to deal with some unfortunate circumstances on Tuesday, Feb. 20 as a poll worker relieved themselves from their duties after witnesses reported the worker discussing a local resident in a negative light. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM

Recognizing the E.H. Henry Rosenwald School of Eagle Lake

Recognizing the E.H. Henry Rosenwald School of Eagle Lake

02/28/2024 12:00 AM

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court

County OKs agreements, recognizes significant month 02/28/2024 12:00 AM