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Commissioners approve several actions at regular meeting
COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court made several actions at the Feb. 12 regular meeting as they confirmed several days of use for the courthouse grounds and discussed the opening of the new elections building. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Longevity pay for ex-employee, more discussed at Weimar Council
Longevity pay for ex-employee, more discussed at Weimar Council
WEIMAR – A full docket for City Council meant there was plenty to discuss at their Feb. 8 regular meeting. The Council held discussions over the initiatives to improve water quality, recognized different events around town and heard from a former employee seeking longevity pay following his time as a city employee. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus City Council sets Trash-Off date
Columbus City Council sets Trash-Off date
COLUMBUS –The City Council had a few actions to review and move on during their Feb. 12 regular meeting. The council discussed several items including the Nesbitt Memorial Library’s annual report as well as deciding when the annual Trash-Off event in the spring will be. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
LCRA considering firm water restrictions
LCRA considering firm water restrictions
The Lower Colorado River Authority is considering requiring its firm water customers to adopt a maximum once-per-week watering schedule that would apply anytime the combined storage of lakes Buchanan and Travis falls below 900,000 acre-feet, or 45% of capacity, including this spring if combined storage is below that level. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS LIONS HEAR FROM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REP
COLUMBUS LIONS HEAR FROM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REP
COLUMBUS LIONS HEAR FROM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REP 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Average Texas gas prices rise according to database
Average Texas gas prices rise according to database
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to Gas-Buddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 9.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 33.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 0.5 cents in the last week and stands at $3.87 per gallon. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Nesbitt Memorial Library receives achievement of Excellence Award
Nesbitt Memorial Library receives achievement of Excellence Award
COLUMBUS – Out of the 545 public libraries in the state of Texas, the Nesbitt Memorial Library has distinguished itself as part of the top 15% in terms of quality and excellence after being awarded the 2023 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
hotel shuts down after extreme water damage
hotel shuts down after extreme water damage
Broken pipe system floods Holiday Inn 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Frequently asked questions for Texas primaries
Frequently asked questions for Texas primaries
The March 5 election is a Primary, meaning that a political party holds the election. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Galvan
Area editor tapped for Colorado County Citizen, Sealy News
Veteran journalist Jimmy Galvan has been named area editor for The Sealy News and the Colorado County Citizen, overseeing the newsgathering operations at both publications. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid
EAGLE LAKE – A task force composed of investigators from several local departments apprehended and booked a trio of alleged drug distributors in Eagle Lake in the early morning on Feb. 1 according to police. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Shots fired at Glidden bar leads to arrests
Shots fired at Glidden bar leads to arrests
GLIDDEN – The crack of gunfire filled the air around Ms. Molly’s bar nearly an hour after midnight on Sunday, Jan. 28. The reported shots fired at the Glidden bar led to the arrests of two men who were found with two handguns that are alleged to be the weapons in use during the firing. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid 
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid 
02/02/2024 04:38 PM
Double arrest made by combined force after Glidden shooting
Double arrest made by combined force after Glidden shooting
02/02/2024 02:23 PM
National Nonprofit Wreaths Across America announces new theme for 2024
National Nonprofit Wreaths Across America announces new theme for 2024
Wreaths Across America, the national nonprofit whose year-long mission is to ‘Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom,’ proudly announces its theme for 2024: “Live with Purpose.” 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Beef and Forage Committee to host educational event
Beef and Forage Committee to host educational event
The Colorado County Beef and Forage Committee is pleased to announce their upcoming Beef and Forage 5 Hour Continuing Education Unit Educational Event scheduled for Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. The event will be held at the Colorado County Fairgrounds HE Building located at 1146 Crossroads Blvd., Columbus, Tx 78934. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Food Pantry sees growth, change
Columbus Food Pantry sees growth, change
COLUMBUS – Plenty of changes and improvements defined a big year for the Columbus Food Pantry during 2023. Each important factor of their operations experienced several tweaks as they try to reach as many families as possible with their service. Throughout the year, they stayed committed to their goal of supplementing the needs of their clients to help them become independent at some point. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
UPCOMING AREA EVENTS
UPCOMING AREA EVENTS
SANTA MUSEUM OPEN YEAR ROUND EVERY FRIDAY Noon – 6 pm Storytime at the Library Every Tuesday morning * 10:30 am Nesbitt Memorial Library 529 Washington Street 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Texas A&M Forest Service helps strengthen landscapes with prescribed fire grants
Texas A&M Forest Service helps strengthen landscapes with prescribed fire grants
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M Forest Service awarded 126 recipients grants to conduct prescribed burns this year. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
COURT RECORDS
COURT RECORDS
01/31/2024 12:00 AM
SHERIFF’S REPORT
SHERIFF’S REPORT
01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen