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Texas Senator receives key to city at Weimar City Council
Texas Senator receives key to city at Weimar City Council
WEIMAR – Texas Senator Joan Huffman celebrated a major milestone for the city of Weimar as they recognize their 150th year of existence. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Final Saturday on the Square features a Santa firetruck tour
Final Saturday on the Square features a Santa firetruck tour
COLUMBUS – The final iteration of the year for Saturday on the Square had a bit of Christmas flavoring as the event featured an appearance by Santa. Santa took pictures at the square with the families and children present before taking a trip around Columbus with the assistance of the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
‘Down Home Christmas’
‘Down Home Christmas’
Parade winds through downtown Weimar 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
EL City Council OKs election service by county
EL City Council OKs election service by county
EAGLE LAKE – City Council held their final meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 12 to discuss several items including the holiday decorations as well as deciding on accepting an election services contract with the county for the upcoming Municipal Elections. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
City manager discussion continues at Weimar Council
City manager discussion continues at Weimar Council
WEIMAR – The city government of Weimar has continued their search for a city manager to fill the position that has been vacant for just around six months. While there were several topics on the docket for the Council’s regular meeting on Dec. 14, many of the residents present were in attendance to witness the discussion surrounding the city manager position as well as the interview portion during executive session that was revealed and discussed openly during the subsequent public portion. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Arrest warrant served for sale of narcotics
Arrest warrant served for sale of narcotics
GARWOOD – The Austin County Regional Special Response Team fulfilled a warrant for the alleged sale of illegal narcotics on Thursday, Dec. 7 along with Colorado County enforcement. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Remembering early Christmas in Eagle Lake
Remembering early Christmas in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Remembers 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Ally Tribe commits to UTSA
Ally Tribe commits to UTSA
The Columbus Lady Cardinals senior outside hitter Ally Tribe has officially signed to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Texas at San Antonio on Wednesday, Dec. 6. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Cardinals’ results from Cameron Yoe Tournament
Cardinals’ results from Cameron Yoe Tournament
The Columbus Cardinals traveled to Cameron Yoe High School to compete in their varsity basketball tournament on Thursday, Dec. 7, to Saturday, Dec. 9, and walked away with a 2-2 record. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
CEF donates grant money to schools
CEF donates grant money to schools
The Columbus Education Foundation supported some of the local teachers at schools in Columbus after donating grant money to a pair of teachers through their “Classroom Grant” Program. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA, city award $50K grant to Weimar VFD for updated safety gear
LCRA, city award $50K grant to Weimar VFD for updated safety gear
WEIMAR – A $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Weimar will enable the Weimar Volunteer Fire Department to buy new breathing equipment to help protect its first responders from smoke and dangerous gases at emergency scenes. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured from left are Melissa Parker, Julie Prause, Judi Johnson and Jack Johnson standing on the Opera House stage. Courtesy photo
Wintermann Foundation donates $20K to ‘Save Our Opera House’
Jack and Judi Johnson handed Julie Prause, President of the Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, $20,000 for the “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign. This contribution triggered another $20,000 in matching funds for a total of $40,000. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Ladies Night Out a Success
Ladies Night Out a Success
Annual event packs out downtown Columbus 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake lights up the night
Eagle Lake lights up the night
EAGLE LAKE – The residents of Eagle Lake got to see the streets of their downtown area lit up as the town held its Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Sewer rates to be tracked, budget amended at City Council
Sewer rates to be tracked, budget amended at City Council
COLUMBUS – When the city begins their sewer averaging program on Dec. 15 to determine next year’s rates, the council suggested having a sample of the rates from this year to compare the rate change for residents. This topic and several others were addressed at the Dec. 11 regular meeting. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Commissioners Court approves installment of connection cables, selects dates for 2024
Commissioners Court approves installment of connection cables, selects dates for 2024
COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court’s Dec. 11 meeting featured several decisions for the court including the installation of connection cables by two separate companies and deciding the 2024 dates for court meetings. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
CORRECTION
CORRECTION
In last week’s coverage of the election filing deadline on the front page, it was incorrectly recorded that the incumbent Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 had pulled out of the race. This is incorrect as Justice Donald Clark is running for reelection to complete Justice Frances Truchard’s term after filling in following Truchard’s passing. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Recall
Recall
I remember the month of May, a couple of days before my birthday. I was stoned out of my mind while I introduced myself to Mrs. Bluntson, a case manager at Texas ChalleNGe Academy, Previously, my recruiter, Mr. Williams had told me about the program, and I had filled out the application. I knew that TCA could help me change physically and mentally. That is why I applied. But when Mrs. Bluntson asked me if I really wanted to come to the program, I told her that I wasn’t sure, but that if I got accepted, I would put in 100 percent of my effort. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Escaping the black hole of worry
Escaping the black hole of worry
Worry is an all-consuming black hole which drains your time, emotions and physical wellbeing. Worry is insidious because you are so used to it that you aren’t aware how often, or how readily, you worry. For some people, worry is a way of life. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed
Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed
A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. The secretary of state’s office last week declared the propositions approved and now a part of the Texas Constitution, while Gov. Greg Abbott canvassed the election and certified the results. One proposition that would have raised the retirement age of judges was rejected by voters. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
STEVE URBAN
STEVE URBAN
Steve James Urban, Jr. (Sonny) 87, of Columbus, Texas passed away at Parkview Manor in Weimar, Texas on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
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