Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM

Sign in

News

Columbus to host Walk for Life rally Jan. 27

Columbus to host Walk for Life rally Jan. 27

The Texas Right to Life organization is hosting a Walk for Life rally in support of anti-abortion efforts as well as protesting human trafficking and euthanasia in the nation. The Columbus-hosted event is planned for Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. starting at the Industry State Bank at 2015 Milam St. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

CHS to host faculty recital at auditorium

CHS to host faculty recital at auditorium

COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School band program is preparing for a musical showcase featuring the band director and fellow high-grade musicians on Thursday, Feb. 1 at the high school auditorium. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

The Red Door Fund for Mental Health continues to open paths of hope in 2024

The Red Door Fund for Mental Health continues to open paths of hope in 2024

Join the Red Door Fund for Mental Health in building stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities where every door is a gateway to hope and support. In 2021, this heartfelt initiative, motivated by a four-year-old artist’s innocent creation, came to life with the establishment of The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, a program of the Fayette Community Foundation. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

The Chamber met with several businesses in attendance. From left they are Nikki Upson with Columbus Oaks, John Jones with Three Crosses Ministries, Srinivas “Ross” Mudunuri with St. Christina’s EMS and Chamber Board members Janet Hollman and Becky Nutt.

COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETS FOR MIXER

COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETS FOR MIXER 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

HHSC encourages cancer screenings during Cervical Health Awareness Month

HHSC encourages cancer screenings during Cervical Health Awareness Month

AUSTIN – As part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month in January, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

SHERIFF’S REPORT

SHERIFF’S REPORT

01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Students at the Bee School can suit up and watch while a hive of live bees is opened and inspected. The school will be held March 2 in Brenham. Courtesy photo

Central Texas Beekeepers School now accepting students

The 14th annual Central Texas Beekeepers School will be held on Saturday, March 2 at Brenham High School in Brenham, Texas. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Thousands of homeless pets need help to survive winter storms

Thousands of homeless pets need help to survive winter storms

HOUSTON – The number of pets living on the streets in our region is believed by many to be at an all-time high. With the Gulf Coast Region preparing for back-to-back weather systems that will drop temperatures to dangerous levels, residents are urged to help homeless or loose pets. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Colorado County livestock producers reminded to report forage losses by Jan. 30

Colorado County livestock producers reminded to report forage losses by Jan. 30

COLUMBUS – Colorado County U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Executive Director Dawn Hoffmann reminds livestock producers who suffered grazing losses that occurred throughout 2023 due to drought to report their losses timely and to enroll in the Livestock Forage Disaster Program by Jan. 30. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Still shining

‘Chapel Church’ feels no ways tired after 125 years 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

New Fire Marshal, proclamation from City Council

New Fire Marshal, proclamation from City Council

WEIMAR – The City Council’s first regular meeting of the new year saw a decision being made on the position of Fire Marshal after the previous Marshal, Mc-Caul Ulrich, resigned due to a potential breach in nepotism code. The city accepted recommendations before holding a vote in open session and deciding on the position. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Columbus Community Hospital welcomes first newborn of 2024

Columbus Community Hospital welcomes first newborn of 2024

COLUMBUS – Columbus Community Hospital welcomed the first newborn of 2024 when Theo Vavrusa was born Jan. 2 to Dana Benz and Trey Vavrusa of Hallettsville. Dr. Eslam Elhammady and the labor and delivery nurses at CCH delivered the 8.3 lbs. baby boy. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Council appoints Planning and Zoning Commission members

Council appoints Planning and Zoning Commission members

COLUMBUS – The first city council meeting of the new year saw the council decide on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s membership with the appointment of a new member and the reappointment of two others. Other topics like the sewer averaging process and a joint election contract with the county were also discussed at the meeting. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

Equipping the Saints church event holds 40th anniversary

Equipping the Saints church event holds 40th anniversary

The 40th anniversary for the Annual Equipping the Saints sponsored by the Bluebonnet Conference of ELCA Congregations will be celebrated in 2024. The all-day event is being hosted by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 400 N. Esplanade, Cuero on Saturday, Feb. 3. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Past, Understanding the Present and Preparing for the Future.” 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

BMGA to hold Lunch N Learn programs

BMGA to hold Lunch N Learn programs

Colorado County members of the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association are pleased to announce the upcoming Colorado County Lunch-N-Learn Series in Winter/Spring 2024 focused on gardening and horticulture! 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

Republican party candidates to hold forum

Republican party candidates to hold forum

COLUMBUS – As the county enters election season during 2024, the republican candidates for county and state elections prepare themselves to campaign for their respective desired positions. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

WEIMAR LIONS HOST BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EXECUTIVE

WEIMAR LIONS HOST BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EXECUTIVE

WEIMAR LIONS HOST BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EXECUTIVE 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

Blood drive

Blood drive to be hosted by local parish

ALLEYTON – The St. Roch Catholic Church will be the host of a blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 2-7 p.m. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

New senate bill impacts county ballot by mail operations

New senate bill impacts county ballot by mail operations

Senate Bill 1, went into effect Dec. 2, 2021, which includes legislation that impacts Ballot by Mail Operations in Colorado County. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

Full candidate list for local elections

Full candidate list for local elections

The county elections office has released the full list of positions up for election at the upcoming primaries. Several incumbents are up for reelection this cycle, and there are a few candidates that will be running unopposed. Below is a list of the positions up for election and the candidates vying for their respective positions. There are no democratic candidates for any local positions in Colorado County. A full voter’s guide with a description of each candidate will be available in the Citizen in the weeks preceding the election. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

County recognizes National Law Enforcement Day

County recognizes National Law Enforcement Day

In honor of National Law Enforcement Day on Jan. 9, the Citizen would like to bring a highlight to the local law enforcement agencies in the county as recognition for their service in the community. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM