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Message from the FFA president
Message from the FFA president
Our 2023-2024 Columbus FFA Show is right around the corner! FFA members in all grade levels have been working hard year-round to develop proficiency in their projects and showmanship in order to ultimately ensure a prosperous sale. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Wellness Council participates in TAMU career fair
Wellness Council participates in TAMU career fair
Texas A&M School of Public Health recently held its annual Career and Practicum Fair allowing Master and Doctoral Students to meet with a variety of city, county and non-profit agencies who may have available internship positions. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Financial incentives program aids forestry climate solution practices
Financial incentives program aids forestry climate solution practices
Texas A&M Forest Service is awarding $8.25 million through the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, a financial incentives program to fund non-industrial, private, small-acreage landowners. The five-year project, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and funded by the USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, will provide financial incentives to agricultural commodities across Texas. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
League Of Women Voters to host Black History event
League Of Women Voters to host Black History event
In recognition of Black History Month, the League of Women Voters of South-Central Texas will host a special Zoom presentation, Cotton and Sugar in Texas: 1800-2024, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Unopposed council members get two more years
Unopposed council members get two more years
COLUMBUS – The Feb. 26 City Council meeting saw the Council move on a variety of actions including confirming the terms of three councilmembers who will be uncontested during the May Municipal elections and a recognition for the library after achieving a major milestone. 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
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
Austin congressman introduces Connect the Grid Act
Austin congressman introduces Connect the Grid Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the third anniversary of Winter Storm Uri, an Austin- based congressman says he is pushing for a bill to secure Texas’ power grid, save money and prevent future deadly blackouts. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Fayette Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications
Fayette Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications
LA GRANGE – The Fayette Community Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2024-2025 scholarship awards. Applications can be found on the FCF website (www.faycofoundation.com/scholarships) or through local high school counselors in Fayette County and the surrounding areas. The Fayette Community Foundation currently offers 10 diverse scholarship opportunities in 2024, all aimed at supporting students pursuing higher education within Fayette County and its surrounding areas. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
The teacher for sixth and eighth grade at Columbus Junior High, Amanda Opperman, recently received a grant from the Columbus Education Foundation to take her students on a field trip to Nasa Space Station. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
DAR John Everett Chapter names 2024 Good Citizens Award
DAR John Everett Chapter names 2024 Good Citizens Award
The John Everett Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored four high school students with a Good Citizens Award at their Feb. 12 meeting. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
100 trips around the Sun
100 trips around the Sun
County resident reaches major milestone birthday 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County officials encourage voting ‘etiquette’
Colorado County officials encourage voting ‘etiquette’
1. Register in Advance. Texas law does not allow for voter registration at the polls. Voters must register to vote 30 days prior to an election. The deadline for Voter’s Registration for Texas was Feb. 5, 2024. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Brewery wins big at Craft Brewers Cup
Brewery wins big at Craft Brewers Cup
Hound Song Brewing Co recognized at the annual statewide professional beer competition 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
Jared B. Lovelace Republican for U.S. Congress 10th Congressional District of Texas 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar VFW Auxiliary meets to discuss charity initiatives
Weimar VFW Auxiliary meets to discuss charity initiatives
The Weimar VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 met for its regular meeting on Feb. 13 with eight members present. The meeting opened according to the Ritual by President Charlene Muras. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
SHERIFF’S REPORT
SHERIFF’S REPORT
02/21/2024 12:00 AM
COURT RECORDS
COURT RECORDS
COUNTY COURT DISPOSITIONS JUDGE PRAUSE 1/03/2024 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
New officer sworn in at Weimar Police
New officer sworn in at Weimar Police
WEIMAR – The Weimar Police Department increased its forces after swearing in Jason Ellis to its ranks on Monday, Feb. 19. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Wreaths Across America honors ‘Flying Tiger Line Flight 739’ with a Special Remembrance Ceremony
Wreaths Across America honors ‘Flying Tiger Line Flight 739’ with a Special Remembrance Ceremony
On Saturday, March 16, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America will pay tribute to the American heroes who selflessly sacrificed their lives aboard Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739). Join us for a special event at noon ET at the FTLF 739 Monument on the Balsam Valley tip lands in Downeast Maine. The event will be broadcast live on WAA’s official Facebook page and Wreaths Across America Radio. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen