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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMPILED BY STAFF 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
County Republicans host meet and greet
County Republicans host meet and greet
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Republican Party is set to host a social and a program by a few featured speakers on Sept. 21 at the Old 300 Saloon. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Mark your calendars for National Night Out
Mark your calendars for National Night Out
COLUMBUS – Come help your neighbors take a bite out of crime during National Night Out Tuesday, Oct. 3, local organizers said. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Input sought for Rails to Trails virtual meeting
Input sought for Rails to Trails virtual meeting
Residents are invited to join a virtual public-engagement forum and wrap-up Sept. 28 on the 1093 Rails to Trails Project from Eagle Lake to Fulshear, organizers said. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
45th annual Colorado County Fair comes to an end
45th annual Colorado County Fair comes to an end
COLUMBUS – For the 45th straight year, the county fairgrounds once again hosted the Colorado County Fair in a celebration of the milestone. People from all over the county converged on the fairgrounds to listen to music, enjoy rides and play games as they celebrated the annual event from Thursday, Sept 14 to Saturday, Sept. 16. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
COMING TO THE RESCUE
COMING TO THE RESCUE
Youth steps up to support strays as neglect soars 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Neisner retires from Chief Deputy position
Neisner retires from Chief Deputy position
Troy W. Neisner, a long-time officer for Colorado County and Chief Deputy for the County Sheriff’s department, has announced his retirement from the position with a release to the press on Sept. 13. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Always a Cowgirl
Always a Cowgirl
“Once a cowgirl, always a cowgirl,” smiled Colorado County native Sandra C. Thomas, who was nominated for the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth, Texas. Only four will be inducted in 2023. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
TOP PUPIL PICKS
TOP PUPIL PICKS
TOP PUPIL PICKS 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
HEALTHY DIETS
HEALTHY DIETS
HEALTHY DIETS 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
St. Anthony names athletes of the month
St. Anthony names athletes of the month
COLUMBUS – The athletic department at St. Anthony Catholic School is gearing up for another competitive year, including handing out the newly established Athletes of the Month award, educators said. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
BUBBLE PARTY
BUBBLE PARTY
BUBBLE PARTY 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
NO BULL ABOUT JUDGING
NO BULL ABOUT JUDGING
NO BULL ABOUT JUDGING 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month
Do you have “the card?” I mean a library card, of course! Each September, since 1987, there has been a national library card sign-up month. It all began as a response to then Secretary of Education, William Bennett, who stated: “Let’s have a campaign … Every child should obtain a library card and use it.” Using a library card regularly enhances a child’s education and combats illiteracy. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Library dinner and auction draw closer
Library dinner and auction draw closer
EAGLE LAKE – An oil painting by a local rice farmer turned artist who proved he could coax life both from the earth and a canvas will be up for auction during a fundraiser for the Eula & David Wintermann Library. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Chamber honors two businesses
Chamber honors two businesses
COLUMBUS – Two businesses – a restaurant and a boutique – are getting recognized by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce during upcoming ribbon cuttings. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Author to discuss book, Runaway Scrape
Author to discuss book, Runaway Scrape
WEIMAR – Researcher and author Charles Hebert will discuss his book “On the Run” and its depiction of the Runaway Scrape during a presentation Thursday at the United Church Fellowship Hall. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Chamber mixer set for Sept. 21
Chamber mixer set for Sept. 21
COLUMBUS – A member s-only Columbus Chamber of Commerce mixer is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Live Oak Art Center. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
THE LIONS’ SHARE
THE LIONS’ SHARE
THE LIONS’ SHARE 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Granite Media names new sales leader
Granite Media names new sales leader
TAYLOR – A veteran advertising leader has joined Granite Media Partners Inc. as the new vice president of sales and marketing. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
Garden Club sets theme after summer break
Garden Club sets theme after summer break
COLUMBUS – After a summer hiatus, the Columbus Garden Club and its new officers resumed meetings in September. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM
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Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen