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Deadline set for fair youth pageants
Deadline set for fair youth pageants
COLUMBUS – The 45th annual Colorado County Fair is holding its children and youth pageants 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at Founders Hall. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes
Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes
Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record- warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
August is National Breastfeeding Month
August is National Breastfeeding Month
August is National Breastfeeding Month and Texas WIC is launching a statewide awareness campaign to sharing resources to support moms and pregnant women to help meet their breastfeeding needs. The benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby last a lifetime. Breastmilk has hundreds of ingredients and antibodies that help protect babies from illness and allergies. For moms breastfeeding has been linked to lower rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and certain cancers. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor: 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cards season starts with win streak
Lady Cards season starts with win streak
The varsity Lady Cards of Columbus got their volleyball season started with some high-level play after running out to an early win streak. After reaching the state semifinals last year, the Lady Cards entered the year with a new level of focus as many of their impact players enter their senior seasons. Columbus opened the season with a sweep victory over El Campo. The Lady Cards went on to host the Columbus Varsity Volleyball Classic where they took the gold in the top bracket as the overall champions. Four Lady Cards earned their way to the All-Tournament Team as Ally Tribe, Caylie Neisner, Ember Mandola and Sage Thomas received the recognition. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus has top five runner in Rice CXC meet
Columbus has top five runner in Rice CXC meet
ALTAIR – The Columbus cross-country team started their season with the Rice 3000 as they try to repeat their performance from their strong season last year. The Cards regional runners from last season will be hoping to reach peak form early on and find their pace as they navigate a season with a lot of promise. After a season opening run, the Cards will be looking to continue their improvement as the season progresses. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Nuthin’ like catfishin’
Nuthin’ like catfishin’
Woods, Waters, and Wildlife 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
State Wildfire Preparedness Level raised, high fire danger forecast
State Wildfire Preparedness Level raised, high fire danger forecast
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the State Wildfire Preparedness Level to Level 4 due to the recent increase in wildfire activity across the state and the growing potential for wildfires to become more severe, making them harder to control. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Child predator finally gets long-awaited sentence
Child predator finally gets long-awaited sentence
District Judge Jeff Steinhauser handed down the harshest possible punishment on August 8, 2023 to former parole officer from Victoria, Texas. For the sexual abuse of a child that occurred in Wallis, Texas back in 2015. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
One more scam call and I’m going to scream
One more scam call and I’m going to scream
Upon retirement, my life changed in few ways. I’m still as busy as before; I just don’t get a paycheck for being busy. Nothing has changed that much. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Football teams prepare for second scrimmage
Football teams prepare for second scrimmage
The varsity football programs of Colorado County are preparing to play their final snaps of preseason action as they take on the second of two scrimmages before the regular season officially begins next week. Every team will be facing off against some nearby neighbors as Columbus takes on Sealy High School while Weimar and Rice face each other. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Volleyball teams make TGCA top rankings
Volleyball teams make TGCA top rankings
The Lady Cards’ varsity volleyball team is starting off the season with some top three recognition after a strong stretch to begin the year. After ninestraight wins to open, the Lady Cards have earned their way to the first-place ranking in the Texas Girls’ Coaches Association’s state poll. The Ladycats of Weimar have also shown some early success as they begin their season in seventh place on the TGCA poll. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Ladycats start undefeated, win Yorktown tourney
Ladycats start undefeated, win Yorktown tourney
The Weimar Ladycats have gotten the ideal start to their season in the non-district portion. With much of the team made up of returning varsity players, the experience has been invaluable in helping Weimar get out to an undefeated start to their season. The Ladycats have lost just one set throughout their first stretch of games as they have dominated their opponents. Their high level of performance carried them through the Yorktown tournament where they claimed the championship. Chandley Tolbert and Janiyah Cooper were named to the All-Tournament team after their respective performances. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Raiders show early improvement in victories
Lady Raiders show early improvement in victories
The Lady Raiders’ varsity volleyball team has already seen the early results of their improvement from last year to this season. After winning just eight matches last season, Rice has already reached half of that total just nine matches into their season. Improved net play and defense allowed the Lady Raiders to split their games in the Ganado-hosted tournament and take a victory against Faith Academy later in the week as well. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Several top ten runners for Raiders in Rice 3000 meet
Several top ten runners for Raiders in Rice 3000 meet
The Rice Raiders’ cross-country team began their 2023 season with a home-hosted meet as they attempt to defend their boys’ district title from a season ago. After a strong performance that saw three Raiders finish in consecutive top ten placements, Rice is hoping that they have gotten out to a solid start to their season. The Lady Raiders had two runners representing Rice, while the boys sent a team of 15 runners to compete in the race. The Raiders finished in third place as a team in the boys’ competition, finishing their first meet with a team bronze medal. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
CCWO annual fundraiser set for September
CCWO annual fundraiser set for September
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Christian Women’s Organization will host its annual fundraiser featuring, “The Laura Hastedt Art Tiffin,” on Sept. 23 at the Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
EL Friends of the Library Dinner set for Sept. 23
EL Friends of the Library Dinner set for Sept. 23
Friends of the library Sisters, Frances Sunderman Warfield and Marilyn Sunderman Hunt are delighted to present some of the first items to be included in this year’s Silent Auction. An integral part of the Eagle Lake Friends of the Library Dinner and Auction benefitting the Eula and David Wintermann Library. Frances is holding a bright fabric covered wire woven basket to hold your creative choice of decorative items. In the front is a pair of black metal, “Star of Texas”, Candle Holders to illuminate that special place on your wall. Marilyn presents a large white bowl rimmed in red, decorated with sprigs of Holly, Mistletoe and Pine, perfect for serving Holiday goodies. These 3 selections are just hints at the large variety of Silent Auction items that are being donated by local folks and businesses here in Eagle Lake. Be sure to mark your calendars for September 23, 2023 and purchase Dinner ($12) and Raffle ($20) Tickets soon from any Friends of the Library members. Or visit the Eula and David Wintermann Library to see the Silent Auction items on display and purchase your tickets while you are there. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
ISB SHOWS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
ISB SHOWS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
ISB SHOWS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
BRAND NEW GAGA BALL PIT
BRAND NEW GAGA BALL PIT
BRAND NEW GAGA BALL PIT 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
ISB SUPPORTS TEACHERS AS THEY HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL
ISB SUPPORTS TEACHERS AS THEY HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL
ISB SUPPORTS TEACHERS AS THEY HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA urges watering cutbacks as serve drought presists
LCRA urges watering cutbacks as serve drought presists
As the extreme, prolonged drought throughout the region continues, the Lower Colorado River Authority has entered Stage 2 of its drought response and is asking its water customers to cut back water use by 10%-20%. “This is a serious drought, and everyone needs to step up and do their part to reduce water use,” said John Hofmann, LCRA executive vice president of Water. “We have enough water, but we don’t have enough water to waste.” 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen