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Celebrate Save Your Vision Month

Celebrate Save Your Vision Month

March marks the observance of Save Your Vision Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of eye health and encouraging proactive steps to preserve our sight. Some of those proactive measures include improving access to eye care, promoting regular eye check-ups and providing resources for people in need. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM

Wreaths Across America partners with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project to launch a new webinar series for 2024

Wreaths Across America partners with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project to launch a new webinar series for 2024

Wreaths Across America , in collaboration with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project proudly announces the launch of a new, free webinar series for educators. These four-part quarterly webinars aim to equip educators and youth of all ages with the vast resources available from the Library of Congress and will focus on how teachers and students can participate in collecting, preserving, and sharing veterans’ stories critical to our nation’s history and the teaching of the next generation about the value of freedom. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

WEIMAR LIONS HOST LOCAL CANDIDATE TO DISCUSS PLATFORM

WEIMAR LIONS HOST LOCAL CANDIDATE TO DISCUSS PLATFORM

WEIMAR LIONS HOST LOCAL CANDIDATE TO DISCUSS PLATFORM 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

Fayette County EMS leads the charge on trauma-informed care

Fayette County EMS leads the charge on trauma-informed care

Fayette County EMS is at the forefront of redefining how first responders implement trauma-informed care for their personnel in Fayette County. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

Eagle Lake Noon Lions host fellow county Lion

Eagle Lake Noon Lions host fellow county Lion

During the Thursday meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club, Lions Club President Pat Pavlu welcomed his guest Lion Steve McCullough. McCullough serves as Zone 3B Chair, Lions Club District 2-S5, the largest district of Lions in Texas, with more than 2,265 Lions serving our communities. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

DARRELL STANCIK

DARRELL STANCIK

I am 53 years old. I am the current constable of precinct 4 for Colorado County. I received my peace officer license in 1991 before I began working with the city of Richwood Police Department in Brazoria County for 10 and a half years. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

ADRIAN FLORES

I have lived in Colorado county, Texas specifically Eagle Lake, for 39 years. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

RUEBEN TAYLOR

I am 48 years old. I started my career in the construction industry in my teens. I worked in road and bridge construction in the early 90s including the San Jacinto River I-10 bridge. I have also worked in commercial and residential construction throughout my life such as Recreation centers in Houston, Bush Intercontinental terminal A and various hotels throughout the state. I have worked on and overseen many different construction sites. Some of my duties were supervisory over the years where I was to oversee employees and contractors and ensure the job stayed within budget and timeline. I worked for RICE CISD for 11 years with 9 of them being Grounds Director overseeing and working with the maintenance crew. I am currently self-employed in the construction industry as well as helping my wife with R&R Shaved Ice. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

SHANNON OWERS

I’m 53 years old. I’m self-employed in the sand and gravel business, I haul sand, gravel and dirt materials along constructing building pads, entrances, driveways and road maintenance. I also bale hay and raise cattle. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

JUSTIN LINDEMANN

JUSTIN LINDEMANN

I am 36 years old; I was raised on a farm and ranch, like many others throughout our community. I began my law enforcement career in 2009. I spent the majority of that time with the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office, working through the ranks of Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Auto Theft Investigator, Sergeant Investigator, and currently Chief Deputy.  02/14/2024 12:00 AM

BRUCE BESCH

I am 58 years of age, and currently handling a hazmat transport business, scheduling loads for pickup and delivery. Prior to that, I’d spent many years building my own utility business, working very closely with people, solving problems and making key decisions. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

MELINDA A. ZAJICEK

MELINDA A. ZAJICEK

I am 54 years old and have been the Accounts Payable Clerk for Colorado County since March 2022. I worked at St. Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange from 2011 to 2022. While at the church, I was the Receptionist, Financial Secretary and finally Office Manager.  02/14/2024 12:00 AM

ERICA KOLLAJA

I am 44 years old, and I am the current Colorado County Tax Assessor Collector. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

DONALD J. CLARK

DONALD J. CLARK

I am a 57-year-old retired U.S. Secret Service Agent who is currently serving as Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Colorado County. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

WILL SCHNEIDER

My name is Will Schneider, I am 41 years old and I’m seeking election for Colorado County Justice of the Peace precinct 3. I’m the oldest son of Rhonda and the late Henry Schneider and a lifelong resident of Colorado County.  02/14/2024 12:00 AM

BENNIE ZAJICEK

I am 59 years old, and I own several different businesses in Colorado county. I have over 20 years of law enforcement experience including as a patrol man, narcotics investigator, criminal investigator and chief investigator for the District Attorney’s Offices in Austin County and Waller County.  02/14/2024 12:00 AM

Chamber looking for the next Junior Ambassador

Chamber looking for the next Junior Ambassador

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for high school students eager to serve their community as junior ambassadors. The seventh annual Junior Ambassador Scholarship Award is now accepting applicants. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

Fayette Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship applications

Fayette Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship applications

The Fayette Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Scholarships, with a deadline of April 1. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

Elections office makes statement on election results

Elections office makes statement on election results

The Colorado County Elections Office has made an official statement regarding when results of the upcoming primary elections will be released. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

Early voting to use only Express Vote Ballots

Early voting to use only Express Vote Ballots

Colorado County prides itself on assisting voters with getting their ballots cast and making sure the voices of Colorado County voters are heard by providing accurate voting results. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM

‘Save Our Opera House’

‘Save Our Opera House’

Columbus Lions help with preservation campaign 02/14/2024 12:00 AM