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ELPD celebrates additions, completed training
ELPD celebrates additions, completed training
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Police Department celebrated some milestones over the past week as they welcomed a new member to the force and celebrated two current members completing further training in the field. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Nesbitt Memorial Library receives achievement of Excellence Award
Nesbitt Memorial Library receives achievement of Excellence Award
COLUMBUS – Out of the 545 public libraries in the state of Texas, the Nesbitt Memorial Library has distinguished itself as part of the top 15% in terms of quality and excellence after being awarded the 2023 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity offers free financial classes
Habitat for Humanity offers free financial classes
Colorado County Habitat for Humanity is presenting four free financial classes in partnership with local banks and businesses. The classes will be in February and March covering basic financial topics like money values and influences to spending and savings plans to credit reports and scores and building financial futures. Everyone is welcome to attend. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Wellness Council: Being kind can improve your mood
Wellness Council: Being kind can improve your mood
The Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley is celebrating the positive impact acts of kindness have on everyone’s health and well-being through their Random Acts of Kindness awareness campaign in February. The co-sponsor for this Campaign is Columbus Physical Therapy, a group that is known for their kindness to all their patients. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas
Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas
While winter is the ideal time to prune trees, pruning after recent droughts and freezes may cause more damage than good this year. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
ANGELINA “ANGEL” KELLEY SONNIER
ANGELINA “ANGEL” KELLEY SONNIER
Angelina “Angel” Kelley Sonnier passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2024, at the age of 49. She was lovingly surrounded by her children and husband at their home in Cat Spring, Texas. She fought a courageous battle with several prolonged illnesses, but never gave up hope. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
MAHALA IDELLA “SISSY” HENRY
MAHALA IDELLA “SISSY” HENRY
Mahala Idella “Sissy” Henry, 88, of Rock Island, passed away on Jan. 27, 2024 in Austin. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
DOMINGO RAMIREZ
DOMINGO RAMIREZ
Domingo Ramirez, age 73, born in Wallis Texas on March 12, 1950, Son of John and Frances Ramirez of Sealy, passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2023 at home with his caregiver Wendy. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
hotel shuts down after extreme water damage
hotel shuts down after extreme water damage
Broken pipe system floods Holiday Inn 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Frequently asked questions for Texas primaries
Frequently asked questions for Texas primaries
The March 5 election is a Primary, meaning that a political party holds the election. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Galvan
Area editor tapped for Colorado County Citizen, Sealy News
Veteran journalist Jimmy Galvan has been named area editor for The Sealy News and the Colorado County Citizen, overseeing the newsgathering operations at both publications. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid
EAGLE LAKE – A task force composed of investigators from several local departments apprehended and booked a trio of alleged drug distributors in Eagle Lake in the early morning on Feb. 1 according to police. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Shots fired at Glidden bar leads to arrests
Shots fired at Glidden bar leads to arrests
GLIDDEN – The crack of gunfire filled the air around Ms. Molly’s bar nearly an hour after midnight on Sunday, Jan. 28. The reported shots fired at the Glidden bar led to the arrests of two men who were found with two handguns that are alleged to be the weapons in use during the firing. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid 
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid 
02/02/2024 04:38 PM
Double arrest made by combined force after Glidden shooting
Double arrest made by combined force after Glidden shooting
02/02/2024 02:23 PM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
How to convince someone to get help for their mental health
How to convince someone to get help for their mental health
There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Standoff at border continues between state, feds
Standoff at border continues between state, feds
A standoff at an Eagle Pass park continues as the Department of Homeland Security has sent a second letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding access to the Rio Grande park that is now under state control. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Dorothy Lee Halfmann Button
DOROTHY LEE HALFMANN BUTTON
Dorothy Lee Halfmann Button of Frelsburg, Texas passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1940 in Frelsburg, Texas to Leo Robert Halfmann and Maybell Virginia Hermsdorfer Halfmann. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Lester Larry Kech
LESTER LARRY KECH
Lester Larry Kech, 79, of Eagle Lake, Texas, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
David Wayne Kotzebue
DAVID WAYNE KOTZEBUE
Family and friends, join us for a celebration of life service to honor David Wayne Kotzebue on Saturday Feb. 10, 2024 at 9 a.m. for the viewing and 10 a.m. for the service at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 Veterans Drive, Columbus, Tx. A reception to follow. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen