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Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday

Texas A&M forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday by being cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

DPS alerts drivers ahead of school year

DPS alerts drivers ahead of school year

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in-and-around school zones and neighborhoods as we approach the new school year. This includes knowing state laws about driving near stopped school buses and not using cell phones when you’re behind the wheel. It also means utilizing the many resources available to parents, school staff and students. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

BIRTHS

Yoana Lopez Zavala is pleased to announce the birth of Angel Ezequiel Munoz Lopez, at 1:42pm, April 27, 2023, at Columbus Community Hospital. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus mayor marks day for women’s equality

Columbus mayor marks day for women’s equality

Mayor Lori An Gobert made a major statement for women in the county on Tuesday, Aug. 15 as several women and girls gathered to witness Gobert sign a woman-centered proclamation into reality. During the event coordinated by the Colorado County unit of the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas, Gobert proclaimed that Aug. 26 would become Women’s Equality Day in Columbus. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

JOE RAMIREZ

Joe Ramirez, 95, a lifelong resident of Columbus, Texas passed away there on August 8, 2023. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

BARBARA ANN SMITH WOODS

BARBARA ANN SMITH WOODS

Barbara Ann Smith Woods was called home unexpectedly on August 10, 2023. She was born August 1,1957 in Lubbock, Texas to Arthur Lee Jones Sr and Ruby Florence Warden. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

KULM CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN COLUMBUS 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Narcotics Task Force Arrests local man Aug. 10

Narcotics Task Force Arrests local man Aug. 10

Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed an arrest warrant Thursday August 10, 2023 at approximately 11:00 am at the 1900 block of Bowie Street in Columbus, Texas. The operation was the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Westside High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA), a Narcotics Task Force. Suspect by the name of Ray Coleman age 43, was located and arrested on active warrant for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. This task force covers four counties and is comprised of investigators from Austin County Sheriff’s Office, Bellville PD, Sealy PD, Hempstead PD, Waller County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, and DEA. The Colorado County Attorney’s Office assisted with the investigation along with local authorities joining to assist with the operation as well. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

ES District election set for Nov. 7

ES District election set for Nov. 7

Colorado County Commissioners Court took place once again August 14, 2023 at 9:00am. Located at Colorado County Courthouse in the County Courtroom on 400 Spring St Columbus, Texas 78934. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

First National of Eagle Lake breaks ground on home office

First National of Eagle Lake breaks ground on home office

The First National Bank of Eagle Lake is proud to announce the August 8th groundbreaking ceremony for their new home office, which will be located at 1220 E Main St Eagle Lake, Texas. The project is the single largest investment in the history of this bank. It is a necessary step toward strengthening operational efficiency and a commitment set by the bank towards continuing to provide financial services for Colorado and Wharton Counties. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Child care centers closing across state

Child care centers closing across state

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

CORRECTION

An obituary that ran in a March 2023 edition of the Citizen contained an incorrect spelling for the first name of Francis John Truchard. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

In-person vs online education Many people have questions about the feasibility of moving their school-aged students from the traditional, in-person (brick & mortar) school experience to an online, homeschool experience. Having taught in both environments, I will endeavor here to compare the two as clearly as possible. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

Topic from the pew behind me

Topic from the pew behind me

This column is dedicated to acknowledging examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Cards start season with alumni game

Lady Cards start season with alumni game

The Lady Cards volleyball team kept their annual tradition alive as the alumnae of Columbus returned to take on the current team as a tune-up for the regular season. The Lady Cards of the past had somewhat of a homecoming as they returned to the gym to compete and prepare the current iteration of Lady Cards for another long season. With a history of success in the program, many of the returning players have seen the growth of the program as Columbus hopes to continue their recent run of strong seasons. The alumni game marked the last preseason action before Columbus began their non-district schedule against El Campo on Aug. 8. Results from the match were not available by the press deadline. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Cards start year in TGCA top five

Lady Cards start year in TGCA top five

The start of the 2023 fall athletic season is finally here after the Lady Cards volleyball team started with a non-district game against the El Campo Lady Eagles on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Columbus begins their year with some statewide recognition already going their way as many expect them to repeat another highly successful year after becoming one of the state’s final four teams last season. The Texas Girls’ Coaches Association rewarded them for their semifinal appearance by ranking the Lady Cards in the top five of their preseason state poll. With many impact players returning to the squad, the TGCA placed Columbus in the fifth spot in their first ranking of the season. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus to host Texas archery championship

Columbus to host Texas archery championship

The Colorado County archery club, T.H.E. JOAD Club, is preparing for a statewide event as the Texas Outdoor Target Series Championship makes its way to the club’s home in Columbus. On Saturday, Aug. 19, the archery club is hosting archers from all over the state to compete in the final meet of the season for the Outdoor Target Series. The competition will take place at 10 a.m. on the Colorado County Fairgrounds as Columbus takes the responsibility for inviting the state’s top archers. Locations for the tournaments have ranged from Houston to Lubbock as the local club gets their turn for the series’ most important meet. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

County cross country runners look to start hot

County cross country runners look to start hot

The cross-country teams of Colorado County are preparing for another season with big dreams at the start. After each team had strong seasons last year that resulted in some regional qualifiers and even state-level competitors, the teams for Columbus, Weimar and Rice will be looking to repeat their success from a season ago with many runners returning this season. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

JACKIE HUGHES

Jackie Colleen Hughes, 98, of Columbus, Texas, died June 22, 2023, in Columbus. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

ARTHUR FUDGE

Arthur “A.D.” Denman Fudge died Aug. 3, 2023, in Richmond, Texas. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

Birds on the wing

Birds on the wing

Many outdoorsmen and women consider September 1 the start of a new year. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM