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Common questions before the voter registration deadline
Common questions before the voter registration deadline
The Texas Voter Registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 10. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
Granite VP’s decades-long dream fulfilled with ‘Daughters Drear’
Granite VP’s decades-long dream fulfilled with ‘Daughters Drear’
BOERNE – A 1970s era made-for-tv vampire production not only led Thomas Edwards to a decades- long career in journalism, but also to the fulfillment of his life-long mission to see his own horror novel published. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
Support for Cards leads to competition
Support for Cards leads to competition
What started as a notso- simple window painting at The First State Bank in Columbus to support the Cardinals quickly became a friendly competition amongst businesses in town. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
CVQG meets at Texas Quilt Museum
CVQG meets at Texas Quilt Museum
LA GRANGE – Deborah Bradley, the Director at the Texas Quilt Museum, graciously hosted The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild at the museum on Sept 26. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
LIONS CLUB HOSTS COLUMBUS YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS
LIONS CLUB HOSTS COLUMBUS YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS
LIONS CLUB HOSTS COLUMBUS YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
USDA to begin issuing $1.75 billion to agricultural producers through critical emergency relief programs
USDA to begin issuing $1.75 billion to agricultural producers through critical emergency relief programs
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wednesday, Sept. 27 announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching operations recover following natural disasters in 2020, 2021 and 2022. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITS EL LIONS
DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITS EL LIONS
DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITS EL LIONS 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar Encore Lions welcome District Gov.
Weimar Encore Lions welcome District Gov.
Weimar Encore Lions welcomed District Governor Jane Curlee Istre for their noon luncheon meeting on Sept. 30. Along with Curlee was First District Governer Julius Bartek and District Zone Chait Stuart Mica. Istre talked about the support Lions provide for local communities and the organization’s involvement in service projects in the community as well as internationally. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Senior Connections
Colorado County Senior Connections
COLUMBUS – The Lighthouse at St. Paul Lutheran Church served as hosts for the Colorado County Senior Connections group on Wednesday, Sept. 20. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
Bullying – a reality? You bet
Bullying – a reality? You bet
The Wellness Council has been holding a STOP BULLYING Art Contest in conjunction with the National Stop Bullying awareness month for October. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
National 4-H week designated for October’s first week
National 4-H week designated for October’s first week
COLUMBUS – The Commissioner’s Court approved a proclamation to recognize Oct. 1 through Oct. 7 as National 4-H Week in Colorado County. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS — Updates on the $700,000 “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign took center stage during the Sept. 25 City Council meeting. Photo by Vlah Dumitru on Unsplash
Council speaker strikes note about saving opera house
COLUMBUS – Updates on the $700,000 “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign took center stage during the Sept. 25 City Council meeting. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
DK CUSTOMS DONATES TO SENIOR CONNECTIONS
DK CUSTOMS DONATES TO SENIOR CONNECTIONS
Executive Director of Three Crosses Ministries and CCSC John Jones (left) accepts $200 donation from Daniel J. Krc (right) and his wife Denise Krc (center). DK Customs LLC donated $200 to the Colorado County Senior Connections - Columbus group. DK Customs LLC is a general construction, remodeling and additions company headed by owner Daniel J. Krc. John Jones, Executive Director of Three Crosses Ministries and CCSC accepted the check from Daniel Krc, and Denise Krc. All donations go to help with the expenses of running the CCSC. If you want to make a donation, please contact threecrossesministries2014@ gmail.com. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Seniors come together to socialize at The Lighthouse
Seniors come together to socialize at The Lighthouse
COLUMBUS – Over 60 seniors, age 55 and up, enjoyed a hot meal of chicken parm with salad and peach cobbler at The Lighthouse at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
County GOP celebrates victories, introduces candidates
County GOP celebrates victories, introduces candidates
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County GOP hosted longtime conservative figurehead as a featured speaker along with several republicans who will soon be on the voting ballots during their candidate meet-and-greet at the Old 300 Saloon on Thursday, Sept. 21. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
New landowner seminar set for Oct. 20
New landowner seminar set for Oct. 20
COLUMBUS – The do’s and don’ts of native grass restoration is just one of the topics that will be covered during the latest meeting of the Multi-County New Landowner Educational Series. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured at Borden Lake are 1st District Vice President Julius Bartek, a Weimar Lion, and Officer Kohleffel. Courtesy photo
Third-generation game warden visits Lions
John Kohleffel, a third generation Texas State Game Warden spoke with the Weimar Lions Club on Tuesday Sept. 19. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
The Homecoming court in the back row from left to right are Jackson Hancock, Ivy Mueller, Ty’Vone Whitehead, Jayda Ramirez, Trinity Thompson and Ja’Leighia Wilson. In the front row is Ian Ruvalcaba, Chelsea Vasquez, Will Fitzgerald, Andreanna Shropshi
COLUMBUS HOLDS 2023 HOMECOMING
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Cardinals recognized their homecoming court prior to Friday’s football game on Sept. 22 against Hargrave. The freshman duke was Sean Sutton and the duchess was Lanie Orsak. The sophomore court was represented by Ian Ruvalcaba and Chelsea Vasquez, and the juniors were Will Fitzgerald and Andreanna Shropshire. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
The Dujka Brothers headlined the music to end the night at Houndtoberfest. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
Hound Song celebrates German culture with ‘Houndtoberfest’
COLUMBUS – In a county with a strong connection with its German and European heritage, the Hound Song Brewing Company brought some of that culture back within its walls as they hosted their inaugural “Houndtoberfest” celebration. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash
Budget adjustments highlight Commissioner’s Court discussions
COLUMBUS – Several Colorado County departments addressed budget needs including reallocation of funds as well as increases across the board for county clerks during the Sept. 25 Commissioners Court meeting. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Burn ban still in effect. Photo by LOGAN WEAVER | @LGNWVR on Unsplash
Burn ban still in effect in Colorado County
Despite the recent rainfall in the county, the Colorado County Office of Emergency Management has still advised to continue the burn ban to prevent further fires as the land recovers from the drought conditions in the summer. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen