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Lady Raiders win Swamp Strength 1.0
Lady Raiders win Swamp Strength 1.0
The Rice Lady Raiders competed in their host powerlifting meet on Friday, Jan. 19, and ended up winning the whole thing. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Cardinals on the All-State Football team
Cardinals on the All-State Football team
Six Columbus Cardinals were selected to be on the 3A Padilla Poll All-State Team with two making the First team and four making the Second team. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Lady Cards lose and win with same score
Lady Cards lose and win with same score
The Columbus Lady Cardinals played two road games this past week and ended up splitting them. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Cards drop back-to-back games
Cards drop back-to-back games
The Columbus Cardinals dropped back-to-back games last week and put themselves in a predicament for playoffs. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Church Annual Camp Meeting The Rock Island Full Gospel Church will be holding its annual Camp Meeting beginning on Monday night, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. It will continue Tuesday through Saturday night, Feb. 10 with daily services at 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Visiting ministers and singers from numerous states will be there to minister, sing, and fellowship. Meals and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend for a time of worship, refreshing, and fellowship. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Nesbitt hosts hometown author, artist for special story time
Nesbitt hosts hometown author, artist for special story time
Nesbitt Memorial Library invites families to a special Pajama Storytime on Friday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. with newly published author Lindsay Neath Hall featuring Ralph the Garden Gnome as well as an appearance by Jordan E. Fayette who created the art for the book. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Equipping the Saints holds 40th anniversary
Equipping the Saints holds 40th anniversary
The 40th anniversary for the Annual Equipping the Saints (ETS) sponsored by the Bluebonnet Conference of ELCA Congregations will be celebrated in 2024. The all-day event is being hosted by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 400 N. Esplanade, Cuero on Saturday, Feb. 3. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Past, Understanding the Present and Preparing for the Future.” 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Ribbon cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro
Ribbon cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to a Ribbon Cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro on Thursday, Feb. 8. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Daughters of the Republic of Texas donate Texas maps for local libraries
Daughters of the Republic of Texas donate Texas maps for local libraries
Daughters of the Republic of Texas local chapter president, Kathleen Townzen, found a colorful resource map of Texas, depicting historical, geologic and cultural aspects throughout the state. She purchased several to donate to local libraries. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Stanzel Family Foundation empowers Habitat for Humanity’s critical home repair program
Stanzel Family Foundation empowers Habitat for Humanity’s critical home repair program
SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation continues its commitment to fostering community well-being by providing support to the Colorado County Habitat for Humanity. The grant will specifically aid the organization’s critical home repair program in Weimar, addressing the urgent needs of individuals and families in the community. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake Noon Lions recognize EL Food Pantry
Eagle Lake Noon Lions recognize EL Food Pantry
The Jan. 25 meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions featured Club Secretary Charles Abel recognizing the volunteers who give their time and talents to serve the community at the two Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance Food Pantries. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosts workshop
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosts workshop
LA GRANGE – Wednesday morning’s flooding on Jan. 24 did not deter the members of the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild from attending the “Improv” Workshop with Michelle Lavender. Michelle is from HollyDee Quilts in Luling, Tx. She showed the many ways to transform scraps into quilts, using a “Wonky” cut and an open mind. Her unique way of cutting and piecing was intriguing to each of the members present. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar Public Library with new initiatives in February
Weimar Public Library with new initiatives in February
February is the National Library Lover’s Month for the library. Show the library how much you love it just by stopping in for a visit. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Alley Cemetery receives Texas Historical Marker
Alley Cemetery receives Texas Historical Marker
ALLEYTON – The Texas Historical Commission has recognized Alley Cemetery as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors Alley Cemetery as an important and educational part of local history. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
The Belles of the past and present met for a photo opportunity during last years Magnolia Days Festival. Citizen Archives
Columbus Historical Preservation Trust to hold Belle Orientation
COLUMBUS – The Magnolia Belles have been a tradition in Columbus for generations as the high school–aged girls in town are taught and display the class often associated with the Belles. The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust will be holding the Magnolia Belle Orientation Session on Saturday, Feb. 3 to introduce any high school female student to this important community tradition. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Rock Island VFD acquires fire and rescue equipment with grant
Rock Island VFD acquires fire and rescue equipment with grant
ROCK ISLAND – The Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program awarded Rock Island Volunteer Fire Department with a $20,000 grant to assist in the purchase of new fire and rescue equipment. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus hosts annual march downtown
Columbus hosts annual march downtown
COLUMBUS – The Texas Right to Life organization gathered residents of Colorado County who share their values for a protest march on Jan. 27 through the streets of downtown and finished their rally with several keynote speakers outside of the county courthouse. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Elections Office officially moves as primaries approach
Elections Office officially moves as primaries approach
COLUMBUS – The long-awaited move for the Colorado County Elections Office has finally been completed after the department set up shop at 1117 Travis St., a former Justice of the Peace Office. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Steve and Grace McCullough were presented with an award for Volunteer of the Year. Their names will be added to a plaque that will include future winners. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
Business and banquet
Chamber of Commerce holds membership meeting 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
County murder trial delayed
County murder trial delayed
Witness not available in court 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen