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County recognizes National Law Enforcement Day
County recognizes National Law Enforcement Day
In honor of National Law Enforcement Day on Jan. 9, the Citizen would like to bring a highlight to the local law enforcement agencies in the county as recognition for their service in the community. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Full candidate list for local elections
Full candidate list for local elections
The county elections office has released the full list of positions up for election at the upcoming primaries. Several incumbents are up for reelection this cycle, and there are a few candidates that will be running unopposed. Below is a list of the positions up for election and the candidates vying for their respective positions. There are no democratic candidates for any local positions in Colorado County. A full voter’s guide with a description of each candidate will be available in the Citizen in the weeks preceding the election. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
New senate bill impacts county ballot by mail operations
New senate bill impacts county ballot by mail operations
Senate Bill 1, went into effect Dec. 2, 2021, which includes legislation that impacts Ballot by Mail Operations in Colorado County. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Blood drive
Blood drive to be hosted by local parish
ALLEYTON – The St. Roch Catholic Church will be the host of a blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 2-7 p.m. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS HOST BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EXECUTIVE
WEIMAR LIONS HOST BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EXECUTIVE
WEIMAR LIONS HOST BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EXECUTIVE 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Republican party candidates to hold forum
Republican party candidates to hold forum
COLUMBUS – As the county enters election season during 2024, the republican candidates for county and state elections prepare themselves to campaign for their respective desired positions. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
BMGA to hold Lunch N Learn programs
BMGA to hold Lunch N Learn programs
Colorado County members of the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association are pleased to announce the upcoming Colorado County Lunch-N-Learn Series in Winter/Spring 2024 focused on gardening and horticulture! 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Equipping the Saints church event holds 40th anniversary
Equipping the Saints church event holds 40th anniversary
The 40th anniversary for the Annual Equipping the Saints sponsored by the Bluebonnet Conference of ELCA Congregations will be celebrated in 2024. The all-day event is being hosted by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 400 N. Esplanade, Cuero on Saturday, Feb. 3. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Past, Understanding the Present and Preparing for the Future.” 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
CHS to host faculty recital at auditorium
CHS to host faculty recital at auditorium
COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School band program is preparing for a musical showcase featuring the band director and fellow high-grade musicians on Thursday, Feb. 1 at the high school auditorium. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
125 year anniversary
Local church to celebrate 125th anniversary
COLUMBUS – The New Greater Smith Chapel Baptist Church at 833 Preston St. will be celebrating a major milestone on Sunday, Jan. 14 as they host their 125th church anniversary at 3 p.m. following their normal Sunday service. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
The first Chamber mixer of 2024 at First National Bank
The first Chamber mixer of 2024 at First National Bank
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce and First National Bank of Eagle Lake, Columbus Branch would like to extend an invitation to all Columbus Chamber Members to attend the first quarterly mixer of 2024 hosted by FNB on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. First National Bank is located at 408 Walnut St. in beautiful, historic downtown Columbus. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Cards win first game of the new year
Cards win first game of the new year
The Columbus Cardinals closed out 2023 by winning the Schulenburg Tournament only to come back on Tuesday, Jan. 2, and picked up their first win in 2024. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Lady Cards win Weimar Tournament
Lady Cards win Weimar Tournament
The Columbus Lady Cardinals traveled to Weimar High School to participate in the tournament that the Weimar Ladycats were hosting on Wednesday, Dec. 27, and Thursday, Dec. 28. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus volleyball team still receiving awards
Columbus volleyball team still receiving awards
Despite the volleyball season ending a couple of months ago the Columbus Lady Cardinals players are still receiving awards for their efforts this season. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Ladycats finish in 4th place at host tournament
Ladycats finish in 4th place at host tournament
Capping off the Weimar Ladycats participation in their host tournament were their final two games against Edna and Seguin. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Wildcats pounce on Warriors
Wildcats pounce on Warriors
The Weimar Wildcats captured their first win of 2024 by defeating the Homeschool Christian Youth Association Warriors 4420 on Tuesday, Jan. 2, on their home court. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Lady Raiders win nail biter
Lady Raiders win nail biter
The Rice Lady Raiders captured their second win of the season by defeating Ganado 27-26 right before the new year on Friday, Dec. 29. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
What’s new about a New Year?
What’s new about a New Year?
01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to discuss right time to hire staff
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to discuss right time to hire staff
LA GRANGE – The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group is excited to invite all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join their next gathering which will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10. RNNG creates opportunities for the organizations that do so much good in our rural communities to share their missions and visions, discuss community needs and partnership opportunities, bring in experts to facilitate growth and professionalism, and simply connect to maximize the efficiency and impact that participants can bring to Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca and surrounding counties. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Grants
LCRA community grant program accepting applications through January
Grants of up to $50,000 available to first responders, civic groups, other nonprofits 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Turtle Wing Toast coming up Jan. 25
Turtle Wing Toast coming up Jan. 25
The Turtle Wing Foundation’s annual Toast event is slated for Thursday, Jan. 25 at Sengelmann Hall’s second floor in Schulenburg. Doors open at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar during cocktail hour. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
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