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350 student pieces of art tell the story: Bullying is a real issue
350 student pieces of art tell the story: Bullying is a real issue
The Health & Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley just concluded its Stop Bullying Art Contest with a well-attended awards reception at the Live Oak Arts Center in Columbus. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus community spotlighted in filming of movie
Columbus community spotlighted in filming of movie
Motivate Pictures and Motivate Pictures Europe joined to spend the months of September and October filming the feature film “Finding Solace” featuring the beautiful town of Columbus, Texas. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
DAR RECOGNIZES FLAG DISPLAY
DAR RECOGNIZES FLAG DISPLAY
DAR RECOGNIZES FLAG DISPLAY 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Hound Song Brewing Co. wins award
Hound Song Brewing Co. wins award
COLUMBUS – The Hound Song Brewing Company received some good news during their version of the Oktoberfest celebration, ‘Houndtoberfest’, after being notified of a top finish for one of their brews in the Great American Beer Festival competition. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
A Piece of History
A Piece of History
EAGLE LAKE – The practice of freemasonry is one of the oldest institutions in the US as well as internationally as there have been many Masons who have taken their place in history. The Masons have made history a little closer to home as Masonic Lodge No. 366 received a historic dedication and a marker on Oct. 7 to designate the building as a notable location in the community. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Wessels drops from County Commissioner election
Wessels drops from County Commissioner election
COLUMBUS – Due to Columbus Day closings for government, the County Commissioners Court had their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10 to discuss and vote on a few different items that may have an impact amongst the general population of Colorado County. Below are a few of the main takeaways from a productive meeting: 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
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Dogs found in poor conditions
Several rescued by shelter 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity restores homes through charitable donations
Habitat for Humanity restores homes through charitable donations
Since 1976, the Habitat for Humanity organization has made it their mission to provide homes to those who do not have the resources to purchase one themselves. Their mission is extending to those who already own homes as earlier this year, Habitat for Humanity introduced their Critical Repairs Program to return damaged homes back to working condition. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Farm Service Agency Reminds Texas Livestock Producers of Available Drought Assistance
Farm Service Agency Reminds Texas Livestock Producers of Available Drought Assistance
10/11/2023 06:00 AM
KLAM WINS PKC COONHUNTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
KLAM WINS PKC COONHUNTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
KLAM WINS PKC COONHUNTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Texas HHSC encourages preventive care for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Texas HHSC encourages preventive care for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS FFA HOSTS SPEAKER ON BREAST CANCER DIFFICULTIES
COLUMBUS FFA HOSTS SPEAKER ON BREAST CANCER DIFFICULTIES
COLUMBUS FFA HOSTS SPEAKER ON BREAST CANCER DIFFICULTIES 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake Noon Lions host Texas historian, local business owner
Eagle Lake Noon Lions host Texas historian, local business owner
On Thursday, October 5, Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed historian Dr. Sandra Thomas and Jerry Sims, General Manager of Eagle Lake Rod and Gun Club. Sims spoke briefly about the handsome decoy ducks he creates, while Dr. Thomas spoke on a piece of interesting history with “Eagle Lake: Sugar City” The sugar industry, which began in Texas before the start of the Civil War in 1861, was revived in the late 1880s in the Colorado River basin near Eagle Lake. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS WELCOME NEW MEMBER
WEIMAR LIONS WELCOME NEW MEMBER
WEIMAR LIONS WELCOME NEW MEMBER 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Noah’s Ark Coffee House brings back Friday Night Live
Noah’s Ark Coffee House brings back Friday Night Live
COLUMBUS – Noah’s Ark Coffee House restarted their live music event series ‘Friday Night Live’ on Oct. 6. Pastor Daniel Poré, founder of Noah’s Ark Coffee, has revived the event to showcase the musical talent of the youth in the area starting with his own daughter, Faith Poré. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Farm Service reminds livestock producers of drought assistance
Farm Service reminds livestock producers of drought assistance
COLLEGE STATION – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds drought impacted producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency Haying and Grazing on Conservation Reserve Program to provide financial assistance to eligible producers for 2023 grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire and provide water for impacted livestock. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Precinct 3 JP, Elections Office move locations
Precinct 3 JP, Elections Office move locations
COLUMBUS – The Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office has permanently moved to the Colorado County Annex, located at 318 Spring St., Suite 101. The Colorado County Election Office has temporarily moved to the opposite side of the annex into Suite 111. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
October is deadly month for Texas pedestrians
October is deadly month for Texas pedestrians
AUSTIN – Fall and winter months bring shorter days and less light, making it harder for drivers to see–and safely avoid– pedestrians. October saw the highest number of pedestrian crashes in 2022. That’s why TxDOT is using National Pedestrian Safety Month to launch its “Be Safe. Drive Smart” campaign and remind Texans that pedestrians are our most vulnerable road users. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
FORAGE TEAM TAKES TOP FIVE SPOT
FORAGE TEAM TAKES TOP FIVE SPOT
FORAGE TEAM TAKES TOP FIVE SPOT 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
National Night Out in Colorado County
National Night Out in Colorado County
Communities celebrate peace officers throughout nationwide event 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Save our Opera House campaign gains steam
Save our Opera House campaign gains steam
COLUMBUS – The fight to restore and maintain the R.E. Stafford Opera House has gained momentum as donors have contributed a significant amount of funding to assist the cause. The Columbus Historic Preservation Trust held their second town hall meeting on Oct. 2 in the Buddy Rau room of the opera house and finished the night receiving $9,400 in donations. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
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