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Doves, dogs, and heat stroke

Doves, dogs, and heat stroke

We’ve finally broken the longest string of 100-plus degree temperature days in history! Rain last Monday and the disturbance from South Texas storms cooled us off for a couple of days below 100-degree temperatures! That’s a cause célèbre for sure! 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Register now for fair parade

Register now for fair parade

COLUMBUS – The call is going out for entries in the 45th annual Colorado County Fair Parade on Sept. 16. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Why Labor Day is worth celebrating

Why Labor Day is worth celebrating

Labor Day weekend is much-anticipated. Many people look forward to Labor Day weekend because it offers one last extended break to enjoy summer weather. Though summer does not officially end until September is nearly over, for many people Labor Day, which is celebrated annually on the first Monday in September, marks the unofficial end of summer. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

The lull is over!

The lull is over!

Ladies’ Night Out, Christmas on the Colorado Lighted Parade, Santa Claus Museum open every Friday now from 12 noon to 6 p.m., Lunch & Learns, Columbus High School Career Fair, becoming a Film Friendly Texas town, and even a Casino Night are some of the projects that the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is working on. Combined with school being back in session and sports ramping up, it is the beginning of busy times in Columbus and Colorado County. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

SHERIFF’S REPORT

SHERIFF’S REPORT

FRIDAY, JUNE 23 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

COURT RECORDS

DISTRICT COURT CASES FILED: AUG 11 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

CHS homecoming kick-off slated for Sept. 20

CHS homecoming kick-off slated for Sept. 20

COLUMBUS – It’s time to show your team spirit by attending the first Columbus High School Homecoming Kick-off Sept. 20, organizers said. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Livestock exhibits and more on tap at county fair

Livestock exhibits and more on tap at county fair

COLUMBUS – The 45th Colorado County Fair will have an extended fair schedule for the 2023 season starting with the Junior Livestock Show and Queens Pageant Sept. 6-10 and the Fair and Carnival Sept. 14-16. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Deadline set for fair youth pageants

Deadline set for fair youth pageants

COLUMBUS – The 45th annual Colorado County Fair is holding its children and youth pageants 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at Founders Hall. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Budget, salary increases on table for Colorado County officials

Budget, salary increases on table for Colorado County officials

COLUMBUS – Discussions about tax rates, the 2024 budget and increasing county staffers’ and leaders’ salaries took center stage at the Aug. 28 Colorado County Commissioners Court meeting. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Shah joins Columbus Eye Associates

Shah joins Columbus Eye Associates

Columbus Eye Associates and Columbus Optical Company are proud to announce the addition of Dr. Beena Shah to their medical staff. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Eagle Lake’s first church celebrates 150 years

Eagle Lake’s first church celebrates 150 years

Eagle Lake Remembers 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Retiring Colorado County Sheriff’s Office sergeant Carol Richter received honors for 42 years of service.

42 YEARS OF DUTY

Sheriff’s sergeant lauded for her years of service 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Rash of fires keep firefighters busy

Rash of fires keep firefighters busy

Municipal, county and volunteer fire departments are staying busy extinguishing a seemingly endless outbreak of grass and structural fires across Colorado County. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

City council approves Eagle Scout project

City council approves Eagle Scout project

COLUMBUS – City Council gave the green light Aug. 14 to an Eagle Scout project to place new trash cans at the Courthouse Square and other popular spots around town. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

A tale of three dams

A tale of three dams

Woods, Waters, and Wildlife 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

AUGUST BEAUTIFICATION OF THE MONTH

AUGUST BEAUTIFICATION OF THE MONTH

AUGUST BEAUTIFICATION OF THE MONTH 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

GARDENS GLOW

GARDENS GLOW 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS

COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS

Columbus Police Report 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

COURT RECORDS

COUNTY COURT CASES: In the matter of the estate of Annie Margaret Moore, deceased, application muniment of title, filed Aug. 2. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Memories can be so memorable

Memories can be so memorable

Out To Pastor 08/23/2023 12:00 AM