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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
Weimar Public Library with new initiatives in February
Weimar Public Library with new initiatives in February
February is the National Library Lover’s Month for the library. Show the library how much you love it just by stopping in for a visit. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Alley Cemetery receives Texas Historical Marker
Alley Cemetery receives Texas Historical Marker
ALLEYTON – The Texas Historical Commission has recognized Alley Cemetery as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors Alley Cemetery as an important and educational part of local history. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
The Belles of the past and present met for a photo opportunity during last years Magnolia Days Festival. Citizen Archives
Columbus Historical Preservation Trust to hold Belle Orientation
COLUMBUS – The Magnolia Belles have been a tradition in Columbus for generations as the high school–aged girls in town are taught and display the class often associated with the Belles. The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust will be holding the Magnolia Belle Orientation Session on Saturday, Feb. 3 to introduce any high school female student to this important community tradition. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Rock Island VFD acquires fire and rescue equipment with grant
Rock Island VFD acquires fire and rescue equipment with grant
ROCK ISLAND – The Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program awarded Rock Island Volunteer Fire Department with a $20,000 grant to assist in the purchase of new fire and rescue equipment. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus hosts annual march downtown
Columbus hosts annual march downtown
COLUMBUS – The Texas Right to Life organization gathered residents of Colorado County who share their values for a protest march on Jan. 27 through the streets of downtown and finished their rally with several keynote speakers outside of the county courthouse. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Elections Office officially moves as primaries approach
Elections Office officially moves as primaries approach
COLUMBUS – The long-awaited move for the Colorado County Elections Office has finally been completed after the department set up shop at 1117 Travis St., a former Justice of the Peace Office. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Steve and Grace McCullough were presented with an award for Volunteer of the Year. Their names will be added to a plaque that will include future winners. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
Business and banquet
Chamber of Commerce holds membership meeting 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
County murder trial delayed
County murder trial delayed
Witness not available in court 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Murder trial delayed, key witness no-shows in court
Murder trial delayed, key witness no-shows in court
01/24/2024 03:41 PM
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
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