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WELLNESS COUNCIL RECEIVES $17,500 IN DONATIONS
WELLNESS COUNCIL RECEIVES $17,500 IN DONATIONS
02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Early voting to use only Express Vote Ballots
Early voting to use only Express Vote Ballots
Colorado County prides itself on assisting voters with getting their ballots cast and making sure the voices of Colorado County voters are heard by providing accurate voting results. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
ALLEN WENDEL
ALLEN WENDEL
Allen Wendel of Mentz, Texas, passed away Feb. 6, 2024 in Hillje, Texas. Mr. Wendel was born March 22, 1929 in Mentz, Texas to Edmund Wendel and Clara Braden Wendel. He was the sixth of eight children. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
BILLY RAY “BILL” BERGER
BILLY RAY “BILL” BERGER
Billy Ray “Bill” Berger, was a man with character and a deep devotion to his family. A man whose humor was infectious, and whose selflessness ran deeper than the rivers and bays he fished. Bill passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2024 at the age of 73. He lived a life full of adventure, hard work, and an ever-present helping hand. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
‘Save Our Opera House’
‘Save Our Opera House’
Columbus Lions help with preservation campaign 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Courtesy photo of Colorado County
Commissioners approve several actions at regular meeting
COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court made several actions at the Feb. 12 regular meeting as they confirmed several days of use for the courthouse grounds and discussed the opening of the new elections building. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Longevity pay for ex-employee, more discussed at Weimar Council
Longevity pay for ex-employee, more discussed at Weimar Council
WEIMAR – A full docket for City Council meant there was plenty to discuss at their Feb. 8 regular meeting. The Council held discussions over the initiatives to improve water quality, recognized different events around town and heard from a former employee seeking longevity pay following his time as a city employee. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus City Council sets Trash-Off date
Columbus City Council sets Trash-Off date
COLUMBUS –The City Council had a few actions to review and move on during their Feb. 12 regular meeting. The council discussed several items including the Nesbitt Memorial Library’s annual report as well as deciding when the annual Trash-Off event in the spring will be. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
LCRA considering firm water restrictions
LCRA considering firm water restrictions
The Lower Colorado River Authority is considering requiring its firm water customers to adopt a maximum once-per-week watering schedule that would apply anytime the combined storage of lakes Buchanan and Travis falls below 900,000 acre-feet, or 45% of capacity, including this spring if combined storage is below that level. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
I see color and its impact on others
I see color and its impact on others
The year just started, and yet it feels like it’s already trying not to overstay its welcome. It seems I blinked and missed out on January, and February is here in full force. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
TEA annual report just released
TEA annual report just released
02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Canning provides new lease on life
Canning provides new lease on life
This column is dedicated to acknowledge examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. Melody Siewert, owner of Trimmers Den Hair Salon, was the inspiration and major information source for this article. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS LIONS HEAR FROM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REP
COLUMBUS LIONS HEAR FROM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REP
COLUMBUS LIONS HEAR FROM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REP 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Extreme environmental conditions make Texas trees susceptible to secondary stressors
Extreme environmental conditions make Texas trees susceptible to secondary stressors
COLLEGE STATION – With three consecutive years of severe weather conditions throughout Texas, including extended hard freezes and droughts, East Texas trees have become vulnerable to secondary threats. These threats include cedar bark beetles, Ips engraver beetles, Hypoxylon Canker disease and cedar rust fungi. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar Public Library to host events next week
Weimar Public Library to host events next week
Random Acts of Kindness week begins the week of Feb. 11, pushing to add more kindness in the world. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Community Hospital recognizes American Heart Month
Columbus Community Hospital recognizes American Heart Month
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Community Hospital is offering an opportunity for residents to take care of their heart health during American Heart Month by providing free screenings for cholesterol and A1C at the Wellness Center from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Average Texas gas prices rise according to database
Average Texas gas prices rise according to database
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to Gas-Buddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 9.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 33.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 0.5 cents in the last week and stands at $3.87 per gallon. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to host stakeholder forum
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to host stakeholder forum
LA GRANGE – The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group is excited to invite all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join their next gathering which will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Decisions, decisions
Decisions, decisions
If it were not for decisions, my life would be perfect. After all these years, I still wrestle with decision-making. I admit that I often don’t make good decision. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
God’s Embrace Lenten Weekend Retreat set for early March
God’s Embrace Lenten Weekend Retreat set for early March
This Lent, God’s Embrace Ministries will be offering a Weekend Retreat on March 1 through March 3 at Cathedral Oaks Retreat Center at 1225 County Road 248 in Weimar. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Tri-County Cooperative Ministries begin the Lenten Journey
Tri-County Cooperative Ministries begin the Lenten Journey
Lutheran Churches of the Tri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA begin the Lenten Journey with Ash Wednesday Communion Services on Feb. 14. This year’s theme is the invitation of Jesus, “COME TO ME.” We come confessing our sins, seeking God’s healing, seeking guidance, looking to be fed, longing to belong, hoping to discover our purpose, and finding God as a source of strength in all our struggles. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen