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Live Oak Center hosts free after school art classes
Live Oak Center hosts free after school art classes
Students from kindergarten to eighth grade will have an opportunity to learn more about art and practice different crafts at the Live Oak Art Center in Columbus. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
PAIR OF CHS STUDENTS RECEIVE COLLEGE BOARD RECOGNITION
PAIR OF CHS STUDENTS RECEIVE COLLEGE BOARD RECOGNITION
CHS students Kase Weishuhn and Lydia Benjamin received recognition from the College Board after accepting the National Rural and Small-Town award for exceptional GPA and PSAT scores. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL IN THE NEWS
ST. MICHAEL IN THE NEWS
ST. MICHAEL IN THE NEWS 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Saints off to an active year at St. Anthony
Saints off to an active year at St. Anthony
COLUMBUS – The school year got off to a busy start for St. Anthony Catholic School’s Saints, including new opportunities for Junior High students during their elective period, educators said. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
OFFICER NEUMANN PROMOTED TO CORPORAL
OFFICER NEUMANN PROMOTED TO CORPORAL
OFFICER NEUMANN PROMOTED TO CORPORAL 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Lions prepare for annual Bill & Bub golf tournament event
Columbus Lions prepare for annual Bill & Bub golf tournament event
The Columbus Lions are preparing for one of their largest fundraising events, their Annual “Bill & Bub” Golf Tournament. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar booster club to host golf tournament
Weimar booster club to host golf tournament
The Weimar booster club is set to host a fundraising golf tournament to with all the proceeds going towards the booster club’s efforts to support the various sports programs at Weimar ISD schools. The tournament will be on Sept. 16 at the Weimar Golf Course. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus VFD receives help from Weimar, seeks help for family
Columbus VFD receives help from Weimar, seeks help for family
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Volunteer Fire Department successfully put out a structure fire on New World Drive with the help of the Weimar Volunteer Fire Department. The combined force prevented the exterior from being engulfed in the flames. There was no physical damage to the family residing in the structure, but the fire resulted in a total loss of the interior. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
New Texas laws you should know about
New Texas laws you should know about
Nearly 800 laws approved by Texas lawmakers went into effect Sept. 1 and many could have a direct impact on residents’ lives. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
RCISD institutes Guardian Program for schools
RCISD institutes Guardian Program for schools
A select number of teachers in Rice Consolidated ISD schools will now be allowed to arm themselves for the protection of students and staff according to a statement released by the office of superintendent Bill Heffner, IV. The RCISD Board of Trustees accepted a resolution to bring the Guardian Program to their schools in an effort to emphasize campus safety. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Donors asked to match pledge to save opera house
Donors asked to match pledge to save opera house
COLUMBUS – Preservationists are hoping a philanthropist’s $100,000 matching pledge will prompt others to make donations for much-needed repairs to the Stafford Opera House. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
School safety, tutoring, hair
School safety, tutoring, hair
These are some of the new education laws that go into effect this year 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Doves, dogs, and heat stroke
Doves, dogs, and heat stroke
We’ve finally broken the longest string of 100-plus degree temperature days in history! Rain last Monday and the disturbance from South Texas storms cooled us off for a couple of days below 100-degree temperatures! That’s a cause célèbre for sure! 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Register now for fair parade
Register now for fair parade
COLUMBUS – The call is going out for entries in the 45th annual Colorado County Fair Parade on Sept. 16. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Why Labor Day is worth celebrating
Why Labor Day is worth celebrating
Labor Day weekend is much-anticipated. Many people look forward to Labor Day weekend because it offers one last extended break to enjoy summer weather. Though summer does not officially end until September is nearly over, for many people Labor Day, which is celebrated annually on the first Monday in September, marks the unofficial end of summer. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
The lull is over!
The lull is over!
Ladies’ Night Out, Christmas on the Colorado Lighted Parade, Santa Claus Museum open every Friday now from 12 noon to 6 p.m., Lunch & Learns, Columbus High School Career Fair, becoming a Film Friendly Texas town, and even a Casino Night are some of the projects that the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is working on. Combined with school being back in session and sports ramping up, it is the beginning of busy times in Columbus and Colorado County. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
SHERIFF’S REPORT
SHERIFF’S REPORT
FRIDAY, JUNE 23 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
COURT RECORDS
COURT RECORDS
DISTRICT COURT CASES FILED: AUG 11 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
CHS homecoming kick-off slated for Sept. 20
CHS homecoming kick-off slated for Sept. 20
COLUMBUS – It’s time to show your team spirit by attending the first Columbus High School Homecoming Kick-off Sept. 20, organizers said. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Livestock exhibits and more on tap at county fair
Livestock exhibits and more on tap at county fair
COLUMBUS – The 45th Colorado County Fair will have an extended fair schedule for the 2023 season starting with the Junior Livestock Show and Queens Pageant Sept. 6-10 and the Fair and Carnival Sept. 14-16. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Deadline set for fair youth pageants
Deadline set for fair youth pageants
COLUMBUS – The 45th annual Colorado County Fair is holding its children and youth pageants 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at Founders Hall. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
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