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Budget, salary increases on table for Colorado County officials
Budget, salary increases on table for Colorado County officials
COLUMBUS – Discussions about tax rates, the 2024 budget and increasing county staffers’ and leaders’ salaries took center stage at the Aug. 28 Colorado County Commissioners Court meeting. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Labor Day closings, early newspaper deadlines
Labor Day closings, early newspaper deadlines
The deadline for editorial and advertisements for the Sept. 6 edition will be noon on Thursday, Aug. 31. Content may still be submitted after this time, but content will be prioritized by what is sent before the deadline and then as space allows. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus council has taxes and swimming on its mind
Columbus council has taxes and swimming on its mind
COLUMBUS – City Council held hearings on the proposed 2024 tax rate and voted to allow student swimmers to practice in the municipal pool. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Firefighters’ hands full with riverbank rescue, vehicle fire
Firefighters’ hands full with riverbank rescue, vehicle fire
COLUMBUS – A rescue along the Colorado River and a fire sparked by a traffic mishap just a mile apart kept first responders busy Monday, according to the Colorado Volunteer Fire Department. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
The fair, which features loads of competition in various categories, runs select days in September and will be held at the Colorado County Fairgrounds, 1146 Crossroads Blvd.
Colorado County Fair kicks off soon
COLUMBUS – It’s that time of year again for artwork, baked goods, flowers, canned foods and fun at the annual Colorado County Fair. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Fayette Community Foundation Impact grant cycle opens Sept.1
Fayette Community Foundation Impact grant cycle opens Sept.1
Since 2015, the Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) has awarded $43,500 to nonprofit programs enhancing local arts, culture, social welfare, health, conservation, and education. FCF’s 2023 Community Impact Grant cycle opens September 1st and closes September 30th, accessible through its new online portal. Beginning this year, funding priorities for the Community Impact Grant will focus on mental health and workforce development and education. Eligible nonprofits are able to apply for funding through FCF’s two signature programs: The Red Door Fund for Mental Health and The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Shah joins Columbus Eye Associates
Shah joins Columbus Eye Associates
Columbus Eye Associates and Columbus Optical Company are proud to announce the addition of Dr. Beena Shah to their medical staff. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Retiring Colorado County Sheriff’s Office sergeant Carol Richter received honors for 42 years of service.
42 YEARS OF DUTY
Sheriff’s sergeant lauded for her years of service 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Rash of fires keep firefighters busy
Rash of fires keep firefighters busy
Municipal, county and volunteer fire departments are staying busy extinguishing a seemingly endless outbreak of grass and structural fires across Colorado County. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
City council approves Eagle Scout project
City council approves Eagle Scout project
COLUMBUS – City Council gave the green light Aug. 14 to an Eagle Scout project to place new trash cans at the Courthouse Square and other popular spots around town. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
A tale of three dams
A tale of three dams
Woods, Waters, and Wildlife 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
AUGUST BEAUTIFICATION OF THE MONTH
AUGUST BEAUTIFICATION OF THE MONTH
AUGUST BEAUTIFICATION OF THE MONTH 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
GARDENS GLOW
GARDENS GLOW
GARDENS GLOW 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS
COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS
Columbus Police Report 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
COURT RECORDS
COURT RECORDS
COUNTY COURT CASES: In the matter of the estate of Annie Margaret Moore, deceased, application muniment of title, filed Aug. 2. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Memories can be so memorable
Memories can be so memorable
Out To Pastor 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake’s first church celebrates 150 years
Eagle Lake’s first church celebrates 150 years
Eagle Lake Remembers 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus has top five runner in Rice CXC meet
Columbus has top five runner in Rice CXC meet
ALTAIR – The Columbus cross-country team started their season with the Rice 3000 as they try to repeat their performance from their strong season last year. The Cards regional runners from last season will be hoping to reach peak form early on and find their pace as they navigate a season with a lot of promise. After a season opening run, the Cards will be looking to continue their improvement as the season progresses. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Nuthin’ like catfishin’
Nuthin’ like catfishin’
Woods, Waters, and Wildlife 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
State Wildfire Preparedness Level raised, high fire danger forecast
State Wildfire Preparedness Level raised, high fire danger forecast
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the State Wildfire Preparedness Level to Level 4 due to the recent increase in wildfire activity across the state and the growing potential for wildfires to become more severe, making them harder to control. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Child predator finally gets long-awaited sentence
Child predator finally gets long-awaited sentence
District Judge Jeff Steinhauser handed down the harshest possible punishment on August 8, 2023 to former parole officer from Victoria, Texas. For the sexual abuse of a child that occurred in Wallis, Texas back in 2015. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
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