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BETTY CALHOUN GILLS
BETTY CALHOUN GILLS
Betty Calhoun Gills, 91, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on Feb. 25, 2024 in Columbus, Texas. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM    1
League Of Women Voters to host Black History event
League Of Women Voters to host Black History event
In recognition of Black History Month, the League of Women Voters of South-Central Texas will host a special Zoom presentation, Cotton and Sugar in Texas: 1800-2024, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Unopposed council members get two more years
Unopposed council members get two more years
COLUMBUS – The Feb. 26 City Council meeting saw the Council move on a variety of actions including confirming the terms of three councilmembers who will be uncontested during the May Municipal elections and a recognition for the library after achieving a major milestone. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Recognizing the E.H. Henry Rosenwald School of Eagle Lake
Recognizing the E.H. Henry Rosenwald School of Eagle Lake
02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court
County OKs agreements, recognizes significant month 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Poll worker resigns after reported poor behavior
Poll worker resigns after reported poor behavior
COLUMBUS – Early voting is in full swing in Colorado County as the first wave of polling for the March 5 primaries comes close to an end. However, the newly refurbished Elections Center at 1117 Travis St. had to deal with some unfortunate circumstances on Tuesday, Feb. 20 as a poll worker relieved themselves from their duties after witnesses reported the worker discussing a local resident in a negative light. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce extends n invitation to the community to attend the Ribbon Cutting for Mraz Quality Golf Carts at 1538 Fannin St. on Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Nonprofit animal rescue seeking volunteers
Nonprofit animal rescue seeking volunteers
Storybook Rescues, Inc., a not-for-profit animal rescue in Cat Spring, is looking for cat lovers. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Austin congressman introduces Connect the Grid Act
Austin congressman introduces Connect the Grid Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the third anniversary of Winter Storm Uri, an Austin- based congressman says he is pushing for a bill to secure Texas’ power grid, save money and prevent future deadly blackouts. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Fayette Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications
Fayette Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications
LA GRANGE – The Fayette Community Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2024-2025 scholarship awards. Applications can be found on the FCF website (www.faycofoundation.com/scholarships) or through local high school counselors in Fayette County and the surrounding areas. The Fayette Community Foundation currently offers 10 diverse scholarship opportunities in 2024, all aimed at supporting students pursuing higher education within Fayette County and its surrounding areas. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
The teacher for sixth and eighth grade at Columbus Junior High, Amanda Opperman, recently received a grant from the Columbus Education Foundation to take her students on a field trip to Nasa Space Station. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
DAR John Everett Chapter names 2024 Good Citizens Award
DAR John Everett Chapter names 2024 Good Citizens Award
The John Everett Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored four high school students with a Good Citizens Award at their Feb. 12 meeting. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
DIANA CAROL (HEUERMANN) HILL
DIANA CAROL (HEUERMANN) HILL
Diana Carol (Heuermann) Hill, 78, of Bernardo, Texas, passed away on Feb. 19, 2024 in Columbus, Texas. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
100 trips around the Sun
100 trips around the Sun
County resident reaches major milestone birthday 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County officials encourage voting ‘etiquette’
Colorado County officials encourage voting ‘etiquette’
1. Register in Advance. Texas law does not allow for voter registration at the polls. Voters must register to vote 30 days prior to an election. The deadline for Voter’s Registration for Texas was Feb. 5, 2024. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Brewery wins big at Craft Brewers Cup
Brewery wins big at Craft Brewers Cup
Hound Song Brewing Co recognized at the annual statewide professional beer competition 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
Jared B. Lovelace Republican for U.S. Congress 10th Congressional District of Texas 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Federal judge appears skeptical of new border law
Federal judge appears skeptical of new border law
A federal judge is expected to rule quickly on the constitutionality of a Texas law about to go into effect that institutes new state penalties for illegal border crossings. During a hearing last week, U.S. District Judge David Ezra said he had concerns that other states would follow Texas’ lead in creating their own immigration laws – a power given exclusively to the federal government under the U.S. Constitution. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
CAROLYN DELOIS FRAZIER POENITZSC
CAROLYN DELOIS FRAZIER POENITZSC
Carolyn DeLois Frazier Poenitzsch, 81, of Shaws Bend, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 12, 2024. She was born on June 5, 1942 to Waco and Estella (Kveton) Frazier. Carolyn was a graduate of Columbus High School and furthered her education in administration. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
MARY ANN GUTHMANN
MARY ANN GUTHMANN
02/21/2024 12:00 AM
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