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Consul member tours city, gives presentation on Japan

Consul member tours city, gives presentation on Japan

COLUMBUS – On Thursday evening, April 20, the community heard a presentation by Consul A. Saito of the Consulate General of Japan in Houston and his assistant, Kailey Royal. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

Colorado County 4-H’ers place at District 11 Spring Spectacular Contest

Colorado County 4-H’ers place at District 11 Spring Spectacular Contest

Colorado County 4-H’ers had the opportunity to participate in the District 11 Spring Spectacular Contest on Thursday, April 13 and Friday, April 14 in Victoria. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

Parents as Teachers host safety and self-defense training

Parents as Teachers host safety and self-defense training

WEIMAR – The Schulenburg/ Weimar Parents as Teachers held a group connection safety training on Thursday, April 13, at the First United Methodist Church. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

From GOOD to BEST

From GOOD to BEST

The Good Hotel: A 165-Year history of local hospitality 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

So Much Happening!

So Much Happening!

Can you feel the excitement in the air? So many local events are coming up in the next few weeks, and we at the Chamber would like to share them with you. Below is an extensive list of events for everything from the Bicentennial Log Cabin Raffle, with proceeds benefiting nonprofit organizations that work with children, to the music line-up for the Magnolia Days Festival. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

Commissioners approve proclamations, discusses speed limit on county roads

Commissioners approve proclamations, discusses speed limit on county roads

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Commissioners held a regular meeting on April 10. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

Wellness council gets donation, discusses youth’s health

Wellness council gets donation, discusses youth’s health

COLUMBUS – The Health and Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley also known as the Wellness Council, met to discuss developmental disorders and youth’s health. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild invites Mchugs to monthly meeting for workshop

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild invites Mchugs to monthly meeting for workshop

04/24/2023 05:00 PM

Grand jury indicts former police officer

Grand jury indicts former police officer

04/21/2023 11:21 AM

LEAH NEWBY

Hi, my name is Leah Newby, and I am running for Weimar ISD School Board Place 1 Trustee. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

JIM WOOD

I am Jim Wood from Eagle Lake, running for city council. I am 74 years old, married for 50 years and have three adult children and seven grandchildren. I retired after owning and operating S & W Parts Co. for 45 years. I was in the Army from October 1969 until April 1972, and I am a Vietnam Veteran. I have lived in Eagle Lake since 1967 and through the years have participated in many Eagle Lake organizations. I am a member of the Parish of the Nativity Church. I will be proud to serve as a city councilman if elected. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

Fire breaks out at Schobels Restaurant

Fire breaks out at Schobels Restaurant

COLUMBUS – Before they were able to welcome customers for the day, a fire broke out Sunday morning in the kitchen at Schobels Restaurant, 2020 Milam St. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

RENE COOPER

Rene Cooper is running for re-election to the city council in Eagle Lake. Rene is a registered nurse and has been practicing for the past 54 years. She is a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Rene stated that she was born to be a public servant both professionally and publicly. There are some projects that are in the works for Eagle Lake. One improvement has been the replacement of the water meters to help with the calculation of citizens’ water bills. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

City improvements, CISD safety discussed at Lunch and Learn

City improvements, CISD safety discussed at Lunch and Learn

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce partnered with Medical Skin Associates and Spa to host an April Lunch and Learn at the Stafford Opera House. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

Gov. Abbott announces 2023 Star of Texas nominations

Gov. Abbott announces 2023 Star of Texas nominations

AUSTIN – On April 13, Governor Greg Abbott announced that nominations for the 2023 Star of Texas Awards are now open to honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and members of federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

TxDOT calls for safe driving in work zones

TxDOT calls for safe driving in work zones

Work zone crash fatalities decreased for the first time since 2018 in Texas 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

BANK PRESIDENT SPEAKS TO EAGLE LAKE LIONS

BANK PRESIDENT SPEAKS TO EAGLE LAKE LIONS

BANK PRESIDENT SPEAKS TO EAGLE LAKE LIONS 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

WEIMAR LIONS CLUB MAKES DONATION FOR BLUFF SCHUETZENFEST

WEIMAR LIONS CLUB MAKES DONATION FOR BLUFF SCHUETZENFEST

WEIMAR LIONS CLUB MAKES DONATION FOR BLUFF SCHUETZENFEST 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

Council hears complaint regarding officer, schedules town hall workshops for street improvements

Council hears complaint regarding officer, schedules town hall workshops for street improvements

EAGLE LAKE – During a regular meeting held on Tuesday, April 11 by the City Council, a request from Monrovia Fitzgerald and her daughter Kirbrina Robinson was submitted to discuss the process of filing an internal affairs complaint. Fitzgerald spoke on behalf of her daughter regarding a complaint against Officer Wesly Arrison on Dec. 17, 2022. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus Chamber represents city at State Capitol

Columbus Chamber represents city at State Capitol

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Tourism Director Shelley Janik made the trip to Austin on Wednesday, April 12 to represent Columbus at the State Capitol. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

What you need to know about early voting

What you need to know about early voting

Starts April 24 04/19/2023 12:00 AM