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Rev. Sunshine Reyes, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Columbus.
EL Noon Lions host Columbus pastor at meeting
EAGLE LAKE – Rev. Sunshine Reyes, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Columbus was the guest speaker at Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club on Thursday, Nov. 16. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
CITIZEN AROUND THE WORLD
CITIZEN AROUND THE WORLD
CITIZEN AROUND THE WORLD 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS VISITED BY TRAIL OF LIGHTS REP
WEIMAR LIONS VISITED BY TRAIL OF LIGHTS REP
WEIMAR LIONS VISITED BY TRAIL OF LIGHTS REP 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured are Jaxon Wahlberg and Jakelyn Primrose, two rodeo competitors that qualified for an intracontinental competition in Vegas. Courtesy photo
Youth rodeo competitors headed to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Local youth rodeo competitors Jaxon Wahlberg of Nada, age 11, and Jakelyn Primrose of Eagle Lake, age 19, qualified to compete in the Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championship this December. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
LEYENDECKER
BIRTHS
LEYENDECKER 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Historical Career Fair planned for San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Historical Career Fair planned for San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
The San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, operated by the Texas Historical Commission, will host a fun day of history and learning activities on Saturday, Dec. 2. Staff and volunteer living historians will demonstrate the trades, crafts and jobs performed by residents of the historic town during its heyday between 1823 and 1836. The programs will be ideal for history lovers and families looking for engaging and hands-on activities to share with children. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
HERBERT HELMCAMP
HERBERT HELMCAMP
Herbert E. Helmcamp, Jr., was born on Sept. 12, 1944, in Houston, Texas to parents Herbert and Beatrice Helmcamp. Most of his childhood memories were of going to his Grandpa Helmcamp’s farm in Sedan; hunting rabbits, sitting with Grandpa on the porch or by the woodstove, visiting Oakland, camping and fishing on the Brazos River with his parents, older brother C. W., Uncle Leon, Aunt Mary, and cousin Leonard Helmcamp. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured are members of the Columbus Police Department. From left they are Chief Milton “Skip” Edman, Captain Wendy Alley and Lt. Kevin Daniel. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
LOCAL IMPACT OF A NATIONAL ISSUE
Lower police force numbers across the country leave big job for those left 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Photo by American Public Power Association on Unsplash
County moves to install energy infrastructure
COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court met following Thanksgiving to discuss and decide on several action items including reviewing applications by a few companies for energy and broadband installations around town. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Curfew for minors repealed
Curfew for minors repealed
11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Sandra Thomas
Thomas gets Texas Historical Commission Award of Merit
Eagle Lake native Dr. Sandra C. Thomas was recently honored by the Texas Historical Commission. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Grandmother
Grandmother
11/22/2023 12:00 AM
Texas ChalleNGe Academy is a twenty-two-week program meant to help youths improve their lives. I heard of this program through my parents and my brother. My brother completed this program last cycle, and I am glad that I followed his lead and attended.
A new legacy
Texas ChalleNGe Academy is a twenty-two-week program meant to help youths improve their lives. I heard of this program through my parents and my brother. My brother completed this program last cycle, and I am glad that I followed his lead and attended. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM
Texas House kills school choice plan
Texas House kills school choice plan
The Texas House on Friday defeated a proposed voucher plan, also leaving in doubt a comprehensive public school funding plan that became tied to it, The Dallas Morning News reported. A coalition of rural Republicans and Democrats joined together to take education savings accounts out of the bill by an 8463 margin. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM
Gracie Schobel tracking the ball and hitting it back over the net. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
Columbus Volleyball All-District team
The Columbus Lady Cardinals volleyball teams’ season came to an end, but they had several players named to the All-District team. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM
The Lady Cards posing with the State Semi-Finalist Trophy after the game. Citizen | Evan Hale
Tigers ground Cardinals in State Tournament semi-finals
The Columbus Lady Cardinals playoff journey came to an end in the semi-finals of the State Tournament for the third straight year when they were defeated by the Gunter Tigers on Thursday, Nov. 16, in Garland, TX. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM
Ty’Vone Whitehead sprinting down the sideline for a 76-yard touchdown. Citizen | Evan Hale
Cardinals Win Area Championship
The Columbus Cardinals left their home field, traveled all the way to Madisonville and returned with the Area Championship. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM
EWALD JOE SCHERTZ
EWALD JOE SCHERTZ
Ewald Joe Schertz, 86, of Frelsburg, Texas, passed away on Nov. 20, 2023 at his home in Frelsburg. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM
SYLVESTER TRUMAN PARR
SYLVESTER TRUMAN PARR
Sylvester Truman Parr, age 78, of Weimar, Texas, formerly of Cat Spring, peacefully passed away, leaving a legacy of love and dedication. Born to Claude and Leara Parr, Sylvester spent 26 years as a devoted employee of the San Bernard Electric Cooperative, where his strong work ethic and commitment shone through. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM
ARLEN GENE BRUNE
ARLEN GENE BRUNE
Arlen Gene Brune was born to Arno and Alice Mae (Reeder) Brune on July 20, 1944 in La Grange, Texas. He saddled up for his last ride on Nov. 18, 2023 at the age of 79. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL NEWS
ST. MICHAEL NEWS
ST. MICHAEL NEWS 11/22/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen