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Peace Officer Memorial Day to be held May 15

Peace Officer Memorial Day to be held May 15

COLUMBUS – In memory of the fallen and in honor of the Peace Officers and Law Enforcement of Colorado County, the public is invited to attend a Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony on Monday, May 15 on the west side of the Courthouse at 6 p.m. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Clock ticking on moving bills in Legislature

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

Gov. Abbott named 2023 Champion of the Oilfield

Gov. Abbott named 2023 Champion of the Oilfield

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott last night lauded Texas’ legendary energy industry at the Energy Workforce & Technology Council’s Annual Meeting Awards Dinner in Austin, where he was awarded the 2023 Champion of the Oilfield Award. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

Governor celebrates courage of graduates at DPS ceremony

Governor celebrates courage of graduates at DPS ceremony

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated new law enforcement graduates who answered the call to serve and protect their fellow Texans at the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Recruit Class C-2022 Graduation Ceremony in Austin. During his keynote address, the Governor congratulated the 60 graduate troopers on completing the rigorous 29-week training program and highlighted DPS’ critical role in protecting Texans across the state. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

My story, my path

My story, my path

I never envisioned myself attending a military style school as part of my high school journey, but being at Texas ChalleNGe Academy has changed my life tremendously for the better. I have grown and learned so much, and I don’t know where I would be if it weren’t for this program. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Cards dominate no. 7 ranked Cotulla for Area Title

Lady Cards dominate no. 7 ranked Cotulla for Area Title

As a team that spent much of this past season within the ranks of the Texas Girls’ Coaches Association’s top 25 list, the Lady Cards have made it clear that they stand amongst the elite softball team in Texas. In the Area Championship round of the postseason, they made it abundantly clear that their name should be near the top of the list as their second-round opponents, the Cotulla Cowgirls, entered the series as the seventh best 3A team according to TGCA. Columbus did everything they could to prove that they deserve a top ten spot just as much as anybody as they went on to pick apart Cotulla on both sides on the way to a dominating series sweep that marked Columbus’ most total wins in one season in program history at 27. After the win, Columbus moved up to no. 8 on the rankings while Cotulla dropped out of the top ten. The Lady Cards start the regional rounds of the postseason with a series against Jourdanton in Marion starting on Friday, May 12 at 5:30 pm. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

COLUMBUS SPRINTER TAKES ON STATE

COLUMBUS SPRINTER TAKES ON STATE

The Cardinals’ Ty’Vone Whitehead will be Columbus’ lone representative in the State Championship Meet after becoming the Regional Champion in the 100m dash. Whitehead will compete at Mike A. Myers stadium in Austin on Thursday, May 11 at just after 6 pm. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus Fall sports schedules released

Columbus Fall sports schedules released

The Columbus football and volleyball teams have released their schedules for the 2023 Fall season. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

Geisler game two homer helps Cards blowout bi-district series

Geisler game two homer helps Cards blowout bi-district series

The Columbus Cardinals varsity baseball team did not have many difficulties taking on their first-round postseason opponents. Facing off against the Randolph Ro-hawks for the Bi-District Championship, the Cards had some of their best offensive performances of the season as Randolph struggled to slow down the Cards’ impressive hitting. After two straight games of domination, the Cardinals claimed the Bi-District Championship round with an over 13-point average margin of victory in both games. With the series victory, the Cards move on to the Area Championship round where they will take on the Lytle Pirates in Wimberly on Thursday, May 11 at 6 pm. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

Free pasture weed identification program at library

Free pasture weed identification program at library

WEIMAR – The Friends of the Weimar Library and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Colorado County invites the public to attend a free program about weed identification strategies and tips on May 26. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

2023 Magnolia Days Festival set to bring big time fun to Columbus

2023 Magnolia Days Festival set to bring big time fun to Columbus

COLUMBUS – The annual springtime festival is set to return to the historic Courthouse Square next weekend. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

DAR chapter honors proper flag display

DAR chapter honors proper flag display

The John Everett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized John and Brenda Buehler for their proper display of the American Flag for the month of May. The chapter gave the Buehlers a Certificate of Award and the DAR yard sign. John told the chapter that the two 35 foot flag poles located at the entrance of the Buehler property were gifted to him by the developer of Cinco Ranch in 2007. John said there were three flag poles displayed at the original information centre and library prior to the land being sold. Knowing the new property owner would dispose of them, he offered them to John. He accepted. The 38-foot pole is on display of the property of a friends ranch outside of Mason, Texas. John also said, displaying the American Flag and the DAR yard sign reminded him of the song, “I’m Proud to be an American.” 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

Restaurants help raise funds for the Red Door Fund

Restaurants help raise funds for the Red Door Fund

LA GRANGE – Two local restaurants, Celebrations! and Lulus!, held dinners in February with HeartBrand Beef providing steaks for the event. The proceeds from the dinners benefited the Red Door Fund for Mental Health of the Fayette Community Foundation, to support mental health awareness, services and providers in the area. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

COLUMBUS PTO RECEIVE $1,000 FROM LIONS CLUB

COLUMBUS PTO RECEIVE $1,000 FROM LIONS CLUB

COLUMBUS PTO RECEIVE $1,000 FROM LIONS CLUB 05/10/2023 12:00 AM

Over 400 early voters for May 6 election

Over 400 early voters for May 6 election

Early voting closed on Tuesday, May 2 with over 433 voters as of Monday, according to the Colorado County Elections Office. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

RAGIN CAJUN TEAM ROPING

RAGIN CAJUN TEAM ROPING

RAGIN CAJUN TEAM ROPING 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

ELLEN CELESTINE VASEK

ELLEN CELESTINE VASEK

Ellen Celestine (Halfmann) Vasek, 92, of Frelsburg, Texas entered peacefully into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

ROBERT LOUIS SKUTCA

ROBERT LOUIS SKUTCA

Robert Louis Skutca, 80, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2023, in Houston, Texas. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Commissioners OK four county proclamations

Commissioners OK four county proclamations

COLUMBUS – At their meeting on April 24, the Colorado County Commissioners approved four proclamations to be recognized in Colorado County throughout the month of May. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Habitat for Humanity Connections Day

Habitat for Humanity Connections Day

Community nonprofit event a success 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

County Mayors and Judge come together to support Mental Health Awareness Month

County Mayors and Judge come together to support Mental Health Awareness Month

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Mayors held a Mayoral Meeting around noon at Nancy’s Steak House on Tuesday, April 25. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM