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Weimar Lions hosts family historian for presentation
Weimar Lions hosts family historian for presentation
Author and storyteller, Elaine Thomas, will be at the Weimar Public Library at 1 Jackson Square to share her expertise on gathering facts and stories in order to preserve a little bit of our history on Friday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Tractor Supply Co. to host pet Halloween event
Columbus Tractor Supply Co. to host pet Halloween event
COLUMBUS – The Tractor Supply Company is inviting customers to celebrate the Halloween season with a pet photo event at its Columbus store. On Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., customers can bring in their four-legged family members, with or without costume, to have their photos taken by a local photographer. The first 25 participants will also receive a free magnetic picture frame. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Nesbitt Memorial honors Native American Heritage month
Nesbitt Memorial honors Native American Heritage month
COLUMBUS – The Nesbitt Memorial Library is holding a special program on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
WINNERS CHOSEN FOR OCTOBER YARD OF THE MONTH AND BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
WINNERS CHOSEN FOR OCTOBER YARD OF THE MONTH AND BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
WINNERS CHOSEN FOR OCTOBER YARD OF THE MONTH AND BEAUTIFICATION AWARD 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST HOLDS FORUM
COLUMBUS HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST HOLDS FORUM
COLUMBUS HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST HOLDS FORUM 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Group donates to ChalleNGe Academy
Group donates to ChalleNGe Academy
For the past several years, the Alpha Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International has provided books and Amazon gift cards to the cadets at Texas ChalleNGe Academy. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
TURTLE WING RECEIVES CHECK FROM ANYTIME FITNESS
TURTLE WING RECEIVES CHECK FROM ANYTIME FITNESS
TURTLE WING RECEIVES CHECK FROM ANYTIME FITNESS 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
JOHN EVERETT DAUGHTER’S OF THE REPUBLIC RECOGNIZES OCTOBER FLAG
JOHN EVERETT DAUGHTER’S OF THE REPUBLIC RECOGNIZES OCTOBER FLAG
JOHN EVERETT DAUGHTER’S OF THE REPUBLIC RECOGNIZES OCTOBER FLAG 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
New book by Stavinoha: ‘Their Rails Crossed at Wallis’
New book by Stavinoha: ‘Their Rails Crossed at Wallis’
Author and railroad historian Ken Stavinoha has again brought Texas railroad history to the forefront in his recent book: “Their Rails Crossed at Wallis: (A Study of the GC&SF and the SA&AP Railroads in Southeast Texas from 1879-1929). Thebookis justouton Amazon.com for purchase. If you like to ride the rails of train history in Texas, Ken has again made it possible. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado Valley Veterinary Services opens doors on new location
Colorado Valley Veterinary Services opens doors on new location
COLUMBUS – The Colorado Valley Veterinary Services clinic opened their doors to a new facility on Friday, Oct. 20. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County to recognize ‘election hero day’
Colorado County to recognize ‘election hero day’
In light of the upcoming election that is currently in the early voting cycle, Nov. 6 will be somewhat of a holiday as the county celebrates Election Hero Day: a day of action to recognize and thank election workers across the county for their tireless efforts to keep democracy running. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Early voting election numbers
Early voting election numbers
The early voting period for the Amendments Elections on Nov. 7 began on Oct. 23 and will run until Nov. 3. Here are some of the early numbers of voter turnout in the county as voters begin the election cycle. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
BIRTHS
BIRTHS
MANCIAS IV 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
AUGUST JONES
AUGUST JONES
August Henry Jones, Sr., 94, of Bernardo, passed away on Oct. 19, 2023, in Columbus, Texas. He was born on Feb. 6, 1929, and delivered by a midwife in his family home in Bernardo. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
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Commissioners OK county, courthouse improvements
COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court made several resolutions at their most recent meeting including creating an understanding of assistance during evacuation emergencies with the city of Angleton as well courthouse and county projects and improvements. The following are a few key takeaways from the Oct. 23 Commissioners Court. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Start your engines
Start your engines
Weimar Rotary Club hosts annual car show 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Group, donor invest in Opera House campaign
Group, donor invest in Opera House campaign
The Columbus Community and Industrial Development Corporation approved one half of the requested amount of $105,320 dollars, or $52,660 for the addition of three bathrooms on the second floor, Grand Hall level, of the Stafford Opera House on Oct. 16. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
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Funding approved, grants passed at City Council
COLUMBUS – The City Council made several resolutions that involve funding for different initiatives in the city. Not only did the council approve resolutions to contribute funding for the “Save Our Opera House” campaign, but they also approved a few grants that assist funds in that campaign as well as the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding
Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding
Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Amendment elections on Nov. 7
Amendment elections on Nov. 7
The upcoming amendment elections on Nov. 7 have several important elements that will affect Texans at the local level. The following is a guide for registered voters to develop an understanding of the proposed amendments in the election, as well as the polling areas available for voters in the county. For more information or to request a ballot by mail, call the Colorado County Election Administration Office at 979732-6860 or email [email protected]. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Welcome, Becky Nutt
Welcome, Becky Nutt
This column is dedicated to acknowledge examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen