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Sam Houston State University announces spring Dean’s List

Sam Houston State University announces spring Dean’s List

HUNTSVILLE – The students listed on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

TxDOT seeks public input on $100B plan for projects across the state

TxDOT seeks public input on $100B plan for projects across the state

Virtual, in-person public meetings will help shape Unified Transportation Program 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Important steps in renewing Medicaid for older adults, people with disabilities

Important steps in renewing Medicaid for older adults, people with disabilities

Older adults and people with disabilities who are on Medicaid (and their authorized representatives) should be on the lookout for important notices from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission about their Medicaid renewal. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

WAYNE CORMAN

Heaven has a new farmer. Wayne Corman passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on July 5, 2023. He was born on Nov. 10, 1943, and raised in Lissie, Texas, where as a youngster he roamed the area with friends on horseback. After starting school a year early, in East Bernard, he later became an Eagle Lake Eagle, the 1961 Class President and an All District pulling guard and linebacker on the football team. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

MONTY ODELL GILLETT

MONTY ODELL GILLETT

Monty Odell Gillett, loving husband, father, brother, and “Papa” went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2023, at the age of 65, while at his home in Weimar, Texas. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

WILLIAM ROBERT PICKENS

WILLIAM ROBERT PICKENS

William Robert “Bob” Pickens III died on July 3, 2023, in Katy, Texas. He was born in Orange, Texas on Sept. 11, 1932, to Ruth Peveto Pickens and William Robert Pickens, Jr. He grew up in Beaumont, Texas where his small family home backed up to a natural forest. With no sibling playmates, Bob entertained himself by exploring the forest, watching the birds, snakes and other wildlife and developed an enduring interest in the natural world. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

PATSY LEE FULLER ROBERTSON

PATSY LEE FULLER ROBERTSON

Patsy Lee Fuller Robertson, of Sheridan, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2023, in Columbus, Texas. She was born to Roy (Woody) and Margie (Faldyn) Fuller on Nov. 10, 1955, in Eagle Lake, Texas. She married Dave Robertson in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sept. 21, 1988. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

BREAKING: Reported stabbing in Eagle Lake neighborhood

BREAKING: Reported stabbing in Eagle Lake neighborhood

07/06/2023 11:46 AM

LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely

LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely

AUSTIN – Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful about using water wisely. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Texas named best business climate in the nation

Texas named best business climate in the nation

AUSTIN – On June 26, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Gov. Abbott signs Save Women’s Sports Act

Gov. Abbott signs Save Women’s Sports Act

AUSTIN – On June 15, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This new law will protect the integrity of women’s sports by prohibiting biological men from competing against female athletes at Texas colleges and universities. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus sophomore wins select ball championship

Columbus sophomore wins select ball championship

While the summer break means that students get nearly three months free of school activities, many Colorado County athletes stay in action despite being in the offseason for their respective schools. Columbus High School has several players participating in summer ball with select teams as they compete and hone their skills to prepare themselves for their upcoming varsity season. Wyatt Tipton is a sophomore for Columbus High School that has been participating in select baseball for the 15U age group. He contributed to a strong tournament run during the Results Baseball Showcase that started on June 23. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Summer league success for Columbus hoops

Summer league success for Columbus hoops

SCHULENBURG – The Columbus Cardinals’ basketball team had the perfect training session during their summer league run as the varsity and non-varsity squads took on several teams. The varsity Cards kept their momentum going from a postseason appearance last season into the summer league as they kept up their strong performances. The future of Columbus basketball also got to show off their skills as the JV team had a strong summer run as well. Both teams came away from the tournament as the summer league champions in their respective brackets. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

COLORADO COUNTY REPORT

COLORADO COUNTY REPORT

For Texas high school football fans, Dave Campbel l’s Texas Footbal l publication is the all-encompassing authority on the high school and alumni athletes that hail from the Lone Star. Every team in Texas can find their name in the pages of the yearly magazine. The teams of Colorado County are no different as they each had their turn to be the topic in the most recent edition of the publication. Texas Football takes a look at each of the varsity programs in the county, Columbus, Weimar and Rice Consolidated, and gives their predictions on the impact performers going into the 2023 football season this fall. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

The twelve o’clock whistle: Eagle Lake ran on time

The twelve o’clock whistle: Eagle Lake ran on time

Eagle Lake Remembers 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Seven tips to stay safe outdoors during the summer heat

Seven tips to stay safe outdoors during the summer heat

AUSTIN– The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 77 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 64 reported by this time last year. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

How to conserve energy while keeping the AC on

How to conserve energy while keeping the AC on

Air conditioning is a welcome luxury come the dog days of summer. Few people can imagine getting through a hot summer afternoon without turning their AC on, and that can make July and August some of the more costly months on the calendar in regard to energy consumption. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Senior Dances are still in full swing at Community Center

Senior Dances are still in full swing at Community Center

EAGLE LAKE – The Senior Dances that take place monthly at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 W. Walnut, are still in full swing. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Ladycat alum makes history with college team

Ladycat alum makes history with college team

A former standout on the Ladycat softball team has continued to make a big impact at the next level as she helped contribute to a historic season for her collegiate team. Skylar Heger, a true freshman for the Bossier Parrish Lady Cavaliers, has been a major player for the young team made almost exclusively of freshmen and sophomores. She took a leadership role for the Lady Cavs this year as her strong performances on offense helped her become one of the team’s leading hitters. Heger’s play this season helped her earn a spot on the All-Conference First Team as well as the All-Region 2nd team. Her teammates also boasted impressive stats this season as they helped the Lady Cavs reach the NJCAA National Championship Tournament for the first time in the program’s history. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

REEVES MAKES JUNIOR YEAR ALL-STAR TEAM

REEVES MAKES JUNIOR YEAR ALL-STAR TEAM

REEVES MAKES JUNIOR YEAR ALL-STAR TEAM 07/05/2023 12:00 AM