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Soar into 2024 with a first day hike at a Texas State Park
Soar into 2024 with a first day hike at a Texas State Park
AUSTIN – As the year ends, so does Texas State Parks’ Centennial Celebration, but the fun doesn’t stop when the clock strikes midnight. Kick off your resolution to explore the outdoors in 2024 with a First Day Hike at a state park, which will host ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips and polar plunges in honor of the national initiative aimed at getting people outdoors. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Author gives life lessons with the story of Christopher Kringle
Author gives life lessons with the story of Christopher Kringle
It’s hard to think of Christmas without thinking of the jolly old man in red that represents the giving spirit of the holidays. Santa Claus has been a prominent image of Christmas since the legend’s origins hundreds of years ago. Local author Fawn Young used her gift of writing and creativity to bring new life to the story of Santa with her book, The Legend of the Old Man.Young’s story of persistence through adversity is reflected in her depiction of Santa’s life. Despite the holiday season reaching its conclusion, Young’s personal story, as well as the story depicted in her book, share life lessons that apply throughout the year. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
City Council OKs actions for events
City Council OKs actions for events
COLUMBUS – The City Council held their final meeting of 2023 at an alternate time and date than their usual schedule as they met on Friday, Dec. 22. The council discussed and approved actions to allow for a few events that will be hosted in Columbus in the upcoming weeks. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Save Our Opera House Campaign receives donation from Double G Realty
Save Our Opera House Campaign receives donation from Double G Realty
Tri-County Realty, LLC Double G Realty Group donated funds to the CHPT Save Our Opera House (SOOH) Campaign. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
THIRD ANNUAL NURSING HOME BLANKET DRIVE BRINGS SPIRIT OF GIVING
THIRD ANNUAL NURSING HOME BLANKET DRIVE BRINGS SPIRIT OF GIVING
Elder communities receive blanket donations for the holidays 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Fire Marshal resignation highlights special council meeting
Fire Marshal resignation highlights special council meeting
WEIMAR – The conversation around the city manager position continued at the Dec. 21 special meeting as well as an extended discussion surrounding the duties and compensation for Fire Marshal, a position that entered a flux state after the recent Marshal resigned due to concerns over breached nepotism laws. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
YARD OF THE MONTH AND COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD DECIDED FOR DECEMBER
YARD OF THE MONTH AND COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD DECIDED FOR DECEMBER
YARD OF THE MONTH AND COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD DECIDED FOR DECEMBER 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE RECOGNIZES 4-H CLUBS FOR VETERANS VOLUNTEERING
EAGLE LAKE RECOGNIZES 4-H CLUBS FOR VETERANS VOLUNTEERING
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake City Council recognized the Whispering Oaks and Eagle Lake 4-H Clubs at their most recent city council meeting. The students were commended for their volunteer efforts surrounding the city’s events on Veterans Day. Pictured is Mayor Tim Kelley along with the representatives from each club on either side of him. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
AgriLife Extension to host Feathers, Furs, and Farming – Wildlife Tax Valuation
AgriLife Extension to host Feathers, Furs, and Farming – Wildlife Tax Valuation
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Austin and Colorado counties are partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs, and Farming program on Dec. 15. The focus of this program will center around Wildlife Tax Valuation. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Start the new year by making new connections with your neighbors
Start the new year by making new connections with your neighbors
There are many ways we take care of our health, from eating healthy foods and moving our bodies to visiting the doctor for annual exams. But social connection is one aspect of aging and living well that is often overlooked. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar VFW reconvenes for holiday meeting
Weimar VFW reconvenes for holiday meeting
The Weimar VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12 with 10 members present. The meeting was opened according to the Ritual by President Charlene Muras. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
High School contest to celebrate South Central Texas Women
High School contest to celebrate South Central Texas Women
How about using the holidays to learn about unsung women of achievement in your community? 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Police support Boys and Girls Clubs with ‘Shop with a Cop’
Police support Boys and Girls Clubs with ‘Shop with a Cop’
COLUMBUS – The police departments of Colorado County came together in support of the children in various county Boys and Girls Clubs for the Shop with a Cop event. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Garden Club has Christmas Tasting Luncheon
Columbus Garden Club has Christmas Tasting Luncheon
Partygoers enjoyed wonderful food and so much fun visiting with each other and with Santa Claus at the garden club’s Christmas Tasting Luncheon. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Texas Senator receives key to city at Weimar City Council
Texas Senator receives key to city at Weimar City Council
WEIMAR – Texas Senator Joan Huffman celebrated a major milestone for the city of Weimar as they recognize their 150th year of existence. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Final Saturday on the Square features a Santa firetruck tour
Final Saturday on the Square features a Santa firetruck tour
COLUMBUS – The final iteration of the year for Saturday on the Square had a bit of Christmas flavoring as the event featured an appearance by Santa. Santa took pictures at the square with the families and children present before taking a trip around Columbus with the assistance of the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
‘Down Home Christmas’
‘Down Home Christmas’
Parade winds through downtown Weimar 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
EL City Council OKs election service by county
EL City Council OKs election service by county
EAGLE LAKE – City Council held their final meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 12 to discuss several items including the holiday decorations as well as deciding on accepting an election services contract with the county for the upcoming Municipal Elections. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
City manager discussion continues at Weimar Council
City manager discussion continues at Weimar Council
WEIMAR – The city government of Weimar has continued their search for a city manager to fill the position that has been vacant for just around six months. While there were several topics on the docket for the Council’s regular meeting on Dec. 14, many of the residents present were in attendance to witness the discussion surrounding the city manager position as well as the interview portion during executive session that was revealed and discussed openly during the subsequent public portion. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Arrest warrant served for sale of narcotics
Arrest warrant served for sale of narcotics
GARWOOD – The Austin County Regional Special Response Team fulfilled a warrant for the alleged sale of illegal narcotics on Thursday, Dec. 7 along with Colorado County enforcement. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
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