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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING AREA EVENTS
UPCOMING AREA EVENTS
SANTA MUSEUM OPEN YEAR ROUND EVERY FRIDAY Noon – 6 pm Santa Claus Museum 604 Washington Street 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
It all started in France …
It all started in France …
It was in Marseilles, France; the year 1599 AD. The reason: to “establish policies to govern trade.” And so began what is known today as a chamber of commerce. The underlying idea was “businesses joining together in a mutual effort to increase commerce… and to establish policies to govern trade.” In the United States the oldest chamber of commerce is New York State Chamber of Commerce, which was “chartered by King George III in 1770…today there are over 5,000 chambers of commerce.” Historically, the chamber served as the hub for business enterprises; and today chambers continue to serve as that hub. Recognized nationally as the place to look for business and community information makes them one of the top organizations that businesses call when scoping out potential investment and/or development. They also serve as one of the first places visitors stop when coming into a community to learn about that community, find places to stay and eat, things to do, and where even locals call for community information. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
National 4-H week designated for October’s first week
National 4-H week designated for October’s first week
COLUMBUS – The Commissioner’s Court approved a proclamation to recognize Oct. 1 through Oct. 7 as National 4-H Week in Colorado County. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
DK CUSTOMS DONATES TO SENIOR CONNECTIONS
DK CUSTOMS DONATES TO SENIOR CONNECTIONS
Executive Director of Three Crosses Ministries and CCSC John Jones (left) accepts $200 donation from Daniel J. Krc (right) and his wife Denise Krc (center). DK Customs LLC donated $200 to the Colorado County Senior Connections - Columbus group. DK Customs LLC is a general construction, remodeling and additions company headed by owner Daniel J. Krc. John Jones, Executive Director of Three Crosses Ministries and CCSC accepted the check from Daniel Krc, and Denise Krc. All donations go to help with the expenses of running the CCSC. If you want to make a donation, please contact threecrossesministries2014@ gmail.com. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Seniors come together to socialize at The Lighthouse
Seniors come together to socialize at The Lighthouse
COLUMBUS – Over 60 seniors, age 55 and up, enjoyed a hot meal of chicken parm with salad and peach cobbler at The Lighthouse at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
County GOP celebrates victories, introduces candidates
County GOP celebrates victories, introduces candidates
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County GOP hosted longtime conservative figurehead as a featured speaker along with several republicans who will soon be on the voting ballots during their candidate meet-and-greet at the Old 300 Saloon on Thursday, Sept. 21. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
New landowner seminar set for Oct. 20
New landowner seminar set for Oct. 20
COLUMBUS – The do’s and don’ts of native grass restoration is just one of the topics that will be covered during the latest meeting of the Multi-County New Landowner Educational Series. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured at Borden Lake are 1st District Vice President Julius Bartek, a Weimar Lion, and Officer Kohleffel. Courtesy photo
Third-generation game warden visits Lions
John Kohleffel, a third generation Texas State Game Warden spoke with the Weimar Lions Club on Tuesday Sept. 19. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Ronnie Mac Rogers
RONNIE ROGERS
Ronnie Mac Rogers, 77, of Columbus, Texas, died Sept. 20, 2023, in Katy, Texas. He was born Aug. 13, 1946, to Maxel Rogers and Virginia Rogers in Rusk, Texas. On Jan. 29, 1967, he married Susan Rodgers. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Doris Ann Kallus Leyendecker
DORIS ANN KALLUS LEYENDECKER
Doris Ann Kallus Leyendecker, 89, entered into Christ’s loving arms Sept. 10, 2023. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Edward “Ed” Layton Crelia
EDWARD CRELIA
Edward “Ed” Layton Crelia, 91, of Columbus, Texas, died Sept. 22, 2023. Ed was born to William and Opal Crelia in Leonard, Texas, on Aug. 30, 1932. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
The Homecoming court in the back row from left to right are Jackson Hancock, Ivy Mueller, Ty’Vone Whitehead, Jayda Ramirez, Trinity Thompson and Ja’Leighia Wilson. In the front row is Ian Ruvalcaba, Chelsea Vasquez, Will Fitzgerald, Andreanna Shropshi
COLUMBUS HOLDS 2023 HOMECOMING
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Cardinals recognized their homecoming court prior to Friday’s football game on Sept. 22 against Hargrave. The freshman duke was Sean Sutton and the duchess was Lanie Orsak. The sophomore court was represented by Ian Ruvalcaba and Chelsea Vasquez, and the juniors were Will Fitzgerald and Andreanna Shropshire. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
The Dujka Brothers headlined the music to end the night at Houndtoberfest. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
Hound Song celebrates German culture with ‘Houndtoberfest’
COLUMBUS – In a county with a strong connection with its German and European heritage, the Hound Song Brewing Company brought some of that culture back within its walls as they hosted their inaugural “Houndtoberfest” celebration. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash
Budget adjustments highlight Commissioner’s Court discussions
COLUMBUS – Several Colorado County departments addressed budget needs including reallocation of funds as well as increases across the board for county clerks during the Sept. 25 Commissioners Court meeting. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Burn ban still in effect. Photo by LOGAN WEAVER | @LGNWVR on Unsplash
Burn ban still in effect in Colorado County
Despite the recent rainfall in the county, the Colorado County Office of Emergency Management has still advised to continue the burn ban to prevent further fires as the land recovers from the drought conditions in the summer. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS — Updates on the $700,000 “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign took center stage during the Sept. 25 City Council meeting. Photo by Vlah Dumitru on Unsplash
Council speaker strikes note about saving opera house
COLUMBUS – Updates on the $700,000 “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign took center stage during the Sept. 25 City Council meeting. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Weimar Small Business Calls on Congress to Pass the Main Street Tax Certainty Act Readers are well acquainted with the difficulties of this economy. Although the challenges of owning and operating a small business have been exacerbated in recent years, the 20% Small Business Deduction has helped many of us stay afloat. But unlike big box stores, if Congress doesn’t act, small businesses like mine will face a massive tax hike in 2025. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Paxton acquitted on all impeachment counts
Paxton acquitted on all impeachment counts
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Journey
Journey
My name is Colin Sclerandi, and I am a cadet at Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake. My birth name was Cheyenne Cabrera. I was born in Beaumont, Texas but was taken away from my biological mother when I was born because she had been abusive to others in her past. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Rain, rain, beautiful rain
Rain, rain, beautiful rain
This column is dedicated to acknowledging examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
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