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Celebrating an open government during ‘Sunshine Week’
Celebrating an open government during ‘Sunshine Week’
In the Bill of Rights, there are certain freedoms guaranteed to U.S. citizens to protect from potential oppressive opposition by the government to stop it. This week from March 10 to March 16, the nation is celebrating the First Amendment and the merits of an open and transparent government. Specifically, the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 has gone a long way into keeping government transparent at every level from local school boards to the U.S. Congress. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
The numbers behind the election
The numbers behind the election
The recent Joint Primary Elections in Colorado County saw over 5,000 residents hit the polls at their respective polling locations. The final voting numbers were released along with the unofficial results from the Elections Department. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Plan for a sober driver this St. Patrick’s Day
Plan for a sober driver this St. Patrick’s Day
Remember: Buzzed driving is drunk driving 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
BIRTHS
BIRTHS
RICHARDSON 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
ROAD CLOSURES
ROAD CLOSURES
The following are reported road closures in Colorado County: Frontage Road, Eastboound from Willow Creek to Crooked Road has full closure from March 6 and May 14. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Council denies extra street closing for Magnolia Days
Council denies extra street closing for Magnolia Days
COLUMBUS – The City Council heard concerns for safety regarding a request for an extra street closure than usual for the Magnolia Days Festival in May. Despite sharing those concerns with the presenters, the Council moved to deny the request along with other actions at the March 11 regular meeting. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Commissioners discuss speed limits, connectivity
Commissioners discuss speed limits, connectivity
COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court are looking to slow down drivers around the county on country and gravel roads according to their comments at the March 11 Commissioners Court regular meeting. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Camaraderie shown in Sheriff’s election
Camaraderie shown in Sheriff’s election
Campaign displays mutual respect in county law enforcement 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Jury hands down life sentence to habitual criminal
Jury hands down life sentence to habitual criminal
An Austin County jury deliberated for less than two hours before sentencing a habitual felon to life in prison March 7. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Pioneering wildfire alert system tested during Texas Panhandle fires
Pioneering wildfire alert system tested during Texas Panhandle fires
Thousands across the Texas Panhandle received wireless emergency alerts Feb. 26 and 27, warning of an eminent, dangerous wildfire on the landscape with the potential to expand. These notifications utilized a first-of-its-kind process, benefiting from major advancements in fire and weather prediction technology and a foundation in strong inter-agency relationships. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Wellness Council urges awareness for Child Abuse
Wellness Council urges awareness for Child Abuse
The Greater Colorado Valley Wellness Council is in the middle of a campaign to help bring awareness to the presence of Child Abuse in the United States in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness month during March. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
5K race at Sausage Festival raises funds for Alliance for College & Career Student Success
5K race at Sausage Festival raises funds for Alliance for College & Career Student Success
The Schulenburg Sausage Festival, a day of fun and festivities, is to be held this year on April 6 in downtown Schulenburg. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
FFA Reserve Champions
FFA Reserve Champions
03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Healthcare industry loses $150B annually from no-shows
Healthcare industry loses $150B annually from no-shows
The healthcare industry is losing a staggering $150 billion annually due to a rarely mentioned challenge that affects providers and patients: no-shows. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
March matching program accelerates support for rural workforce development
March matching program accelerates support for rural workforce development
The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education, an initiative of the Fayette Community Foundation, proudly announces securing $16,200 in matching funds from local businesses for its March Matching Program, with 53% of the goal already met by the community. 03/13/2024 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
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