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Let Freedom Ring
Let Freedom Ring
Let Freedom Ring 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Fair pageant deadlines coming up
Colorado County Fair pageant deadlines coming up
The Colorado County Fair Association welcomes the children of Colorado County to compete in the Colorado County Fair Little Miss, Little Mister, and Junior Miss Pageant contests. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
Taco Tony’s restaurant hours
Taco Tony’s restaurant hours
Taco Tony’s in Eagle Lake will be closed Monday, July 24 through Wednesday, July 26 for the bereavement of Tony Garcia. The restaurant will resume normal business hours on Thursday, July 27. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
Alley
Alley named Citizen, Sealy publisher
Tressa Alley has been promoted to Area Publisher for the Colorado County Citizen and Sealy newspapers. This announcement was made Wednesday, June 21 by Daniel Philhower, president and CEO for Granite Media Partners. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
Suspect charged in Eagle Lake neighborhood stabbing
Suspect charged in Eagle Lake neighborhood stabbing
EAGLE LAKE – On July 4, at approximately 9:35 p.m., the Eagle Lake Police Department responded to the 300 block of Simmons Street in reference to a male and female who had been stabbed at the residence. The suspect had fled prior to arrival, the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office reports. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
SENIOR CONNECTIONS GROUP MEETS FOR GAMES AND FUN
SENIOR CONNECTIONS GROUP MEETS FOR GAMES AND FUN
SENIOR CONNECTIONS GROUP MEETS FOR GAMES AND FUN 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS DONATE TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS DONATE TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS DONATE TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar Lions charity golf tournament results
Weimar Lions charity golf tournament results
The Weimar Lions held a charity fundraiser golf tournament on Saturday, June 24. The winning teams are listed below: First Flight- all teams shot a 60 and in a scorecard playoff. The results are first place Mark Fitzpatrick, Stanley Pesek, and Bethany Smrkovsky; second place Jimmy Heger, Gary Braun, and Mike Alexander; and third place Donnie Dach, Ben Christen, and Buck Rerich. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
BREAKING: Reported stabbing in Eagle Lake neighborhood
BREAKING: Reported stabbing in Eagle Lake neighborhood
07/06/2023 11:46 AM
How to conserve energy while keeping the AC on
How to conserve energy while keeping the AC on
Air conditioning is a welcome luxury come the dog days of summer. Few people can imagine getting through a hot summer afternoon without turning their AC on, and that can make July and August some of the more costly months on the calendar in regard to energy consumption. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Seven tips to stay safe outdoors during the summer heat
Seven tips to stay safe outdoors during the summer heat
AUSTIN– The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 77 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 64 reported by this time last year. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
First State Bank elects new CEO, board chairman
First State Bank elects new CEO, board chairman
COLUMBUS – The First State Bank, 420 Walnut St., has elected Patrick C. Moeller, president and chief financial officer, as its new chairman of the board and chief executive officer. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Multi-County new landowner educational series starts next month
Multi-County new landowner educational series starts next month
The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of eight informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
CVFD gun raffle tickets on sale
CVFD gun raffle tickets on sale
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its Second Annual Gun Raffle on Monday, September 25. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects
LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects
Applications for Community Development Partnership Program grants available in July 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
How to keep gardens safe in summer heat waves
How to keep gardens safe in summer heat waves
Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer heat waves can compromise the health of human beings as well as their pets. Gardening enthusiasts also may need to go the extra mile to keep their plants and gardens from wilting under harsh summer sun. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Texas Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit helps take down $6.9 million Medicaid fraud scheme
Texas Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit helps take down $6.9 million Medicaid fraud scheme
AUSTIN – Christian Agno Aquino, 42, of Humble, was arrested for his role in a $6.9 million Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme, alongside Rene Gaviola, 67, and Ifeanyi Ndubisi Ozoh, 51, of Houston, who were previously arrested. The defendants are charged with defrauding the Medicaid program through illicit practices committed through the Floss Family Dental Care clinic in Houston. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
SENIOR DANCES IN FULL SWING
SENIOR DANCES IN FULL SWING
SENIOR DANCES IN FULL SWING 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
CVFD PUTS OUT STATION’S TRUCK FIRE
CVFD PUTS OUT STATION’S TRUCK FIRE
COLUMBUS – On Tuesday, June 27, the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department reported an incident inside of their station bays. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Fair pageant contest deadline July 18
Colorado County Fair pageant contest deadline July 18
COLUMBUS – The 2023 Colorado County Fair pageant is fast approaching and registration for pageants has started. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Library hosts interactive learning program
Library hosts interactive learning program
EAGLE LAKE – The annual summer reading program returned to the Eula & David Wintermann Library and on Wednesday, June 28, attendees were in for a treat. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
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