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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
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
Toyota ShareLunker Program embarks on 38th season Monday
Toyota ShareLunker Program embarks on 38th season Monday
ATHENS – New Year’s Day arrives on Monday and with it comes the kickoff of the 38th Toyota Share-Lunker season. Anglers from across Texas and the nation will cast their lines in anticipation of landing a Legacy Lunker largemouth bass (13-plus pounds) in Texas’ world-class fisheries. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
LCRA working to meet water needs
LCRA working to meet water needs
Priority is adding about 60,000 acre-feet of water available for expected growth in Highland Lakes/Austin/Bastrop areas 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Texas’ annual employment growth continues to outpace nation
Texas’ annual employment growth continues to outpace nation
AUSTIN – Texas’ labor market achieved a new record high as the state’s seasonally adjusted job count reached 14,094,900, an increase of 26,800 positions over the month of November. Lone Star State employment set new record high levels in each of the last 26 months and added 407,100 positions since November 2022, ranking No. 1 in the nation in over the year increase of seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs. Texas’ employment growth rate continued to outperform with 3.0% annual growth from November 2022 to November 2023, outpacing the nation’s more modest 1.8%. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Feedback from taxpayers on ISD property tax reductions is overwhelmingly positive
Feedback from taxpayers on ISD property tax reductions is overwhelmingly positive
Those making payments in 2023 are astonished by reductions from SB2/Proposition 4. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
How to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees
How to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees
Many enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose or recycle a Christmas tree. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
ORGANIZATIONS DONATE TO COLUMBUS FOOD PANTRY OVER HOLIDAYS
ORGANIZATIONS DONATE TO COLUMBUS FOOD PANTRY OVER HOLIDAYS
ORGANIZATIONS DONATE TO COLUMBUS FOOD PANTRY OVER HOLIDAYS 01/03/2024 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. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Deadline for Houston Rodeo scholarship nears
Deadline for Houston Rodeo scholarship nears
Seniors in high school have a limited time to try to apply for scholarship funds from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for their college courses. The application period that started on Dec. 15 will close on Jan. 31 as seniors across Texas will look to secure the education funding that the Rodeo has pledged for Texas senior students. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Delaney Turlington, a student at Weimar High School, was chosen as the winner of the 2023 Government-in-Action Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. You could be next! Apply today!
Youth tour deadline fast approaching
LA GRANGE – Are you a Texas high school student? Would you like to travel, experience a big city, visit historic landmarks and meet new people? Perhaps you’d like to meet face-to-face with influential figures like U.S. representatives, or maybe you’re looking for an inspirational and educational experience in the company of fellow Texas teens. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Texas A&M Forest Service encourages holiday fire safety
Texas A&M Forest Service encourages holiday fire safety
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M Forest Service urges everyone to use extreme caution when participating in activities that may start a wildfire or housefire this holiday season. One spark can ruin a holiday. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
The Volunteer Fire Departments of Eagle Lake and Garwood teamed up to take on a structure fire on Stevenson Street.
County VFDs in action over the holiday week
EAGLE LAKE – The Volunteer Fire Departments of Eagle Lake and Garwood teamed up to take on a structure fire on Stevenson Street. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Senior Connections hosts New Year’s Eve Heritage Ball
Senior Connections hosts New Year’s Eve Heritage Ball
SCHULENBURG – Senior Connections hosted a year end celebration and fundraiser to contribute to their operations and support the seniors that benefit from their programs on Dec. 31. The organization sponsored an auction of donated items as well as a dinner and a dance for those in attendance. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Land Commissioner celebrates first-year accomplishments
Land Commissioner celebrates first-year accomplishments
01/03/2024 12:00 AM
BIRTHS
BIRTHS
GARNER 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
The Citizen takes a look back at 2023 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
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