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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
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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
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
SHERIFF’S REPORT
SHERIFF’S REPORT
Sheriff ’s Report 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
COURT RECORDS
COURT RECORDS
DISTRICT COURT CASES FILED: AUG 23 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
NEW PASTOR IN TOWN
NEW PASTOR IN TOWN
NEW PASTOR IN TOWN 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Oh, memory, how I miss thee
Oh, memory, how I miss thee
Out To Pastor 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
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
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