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I then thought of chocolate
I then thought of chocolate
Everybody has their own comfort food. I have a long list of comfort food, and Apple Fritter is at the top. Nothing comforts me quite like a fresh Apple Fritter. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
USDA pays more than $1.77 billion to producers
USDA pays more than $1.77 billion to producers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued more than $1.77 billion this year to agricultural producers and landowners through its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a critical piece of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. Right now, CRP’s more than 667,000 participants received payments from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for their voluntary conservation efforts on more than 23 million acres of private land. Since 2021, CRP has grown by 21 percent in terms of acres enrolled, testament to the Biden-Harris administration’s program improvement efforts. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR FFA AWARDS MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
WEIMAR FFA AWARDS MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
WEIMAR FFA AWARDS MEMBERS OF THE MONTH 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON STATE FAIR OF TEXAS DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON STATE FAIR OF TEXAS DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON STATE FAIR OF TEXAS DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Southern flounder fishing suspended
Southern flounder fishing suspended
My first seafood was a stuffed crab at Hill’s on the Galveston seawall in the 1940s. Later, summering at my grandmother’s home on the river west of Seguin, we had Sunday dinner at the Aumont Hotel. I ordered fried Gulf trout every time. I don’t know whether they were speckled trout, sand trout, or gafftop catfish -- I loved every bite! 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
The beauty of October in Texas
The beauty of October in Texas
October is a beautiful month in Texas and the evening of Saturday, Oct. 14 did not disappoint as I attended my first Brunson Night Dinner in downtown Columbus– what fun for a good cause! 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Spooky Stories at Kreische Brewery & monument Hill
Spooky Stories at Kreische Brewery & monument Hill
LA GRANGE – Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill will host its 3rd annual spooky stories program on Friday, Oct. 27. Stories begin at 7 p.m. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cards heading to the State Meet
Lady Cards heading to the State Meet
The Columbus Cardinals had three runners compete in the Regional Meet looking to secure a spot in the State Meet and two of the three achieved this goal. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cardinals still flying high
Lady Cardinals still flying high
The Columbus Lady Cardinals extended their winning streak to 17 games after defeating Palacios and Yoakum last week. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Cardinals dominate Game of the Week
Cardinals dominate Game of the Week
The Columbus Cardinals hosted the Yoakum Bul ldogs for Ozarka’s Game of the Week and dominated from the opening kickoff. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 23 and completes Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Colorado County Agriculture Building, Weimar City Hall and the Eagle Lake Community Center. Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
Upcoming amendment elections on Nov. 7
The upcoming amendment elections on Nov. 7 have several important elements that will affect Texans at the local level. The following is a guide for registered voters to develop an understanding of the proposed amendments in the election, as well as the polling areas available for voters in the county. For more information or to request a ballot by mail, call the Colorado County Election Administration Office at 979-732-6860 or email [email protected]. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Early voting now underway
Early voting now underway
Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 7 general election. Voters will decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments, including measures to provide property tax relief and raise the homestead exemption to $100,000. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Dear future me
Dear future me
I am a part of the Delta Demons Platoon at Texas ChalleNGe Academy and am seventeen years old. I was having problems with school and with family back home, which in reality were caused by my own actions. I know now the path I was walking was a dark one, and I wished I had realized it sooner. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity restores homes through charitable donations
Habitat for Humanity restores homes through charitable donations
Since 1976, the Habitat for Humanity organization has made it their mission to provide homes to those who do not have the resources to purchase one themselves. Their mission is extending to those who already own homes as earlier this year, Habitat for Humanity introduced their Critical Repairs Program to return damaged homes back to working condition. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Photo by Madeline Bowen on Unsplash
Dogs found in poor conditions
Several rescued by shelter 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Wessels drops from County Commissioner election
Wessels drops from County Commissioner election
COLUMBUS – Due to Columbus Day closings for government, the County Commissioners Court had their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10 to discuss and vote on a few different items that may have an impact amongst the general population of Colorado County. Below are a few of the main takeaways from a productive meeting: 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
A Piece of History
A Piece of History
EAGLE LAKE – The practice of freemasonry is one of the oldest institutions in the US as well as internationally as there have been many Masons who have taken their place in history. The Masons have made history a little closer to home as Masonic Lodge No. 366 received a historic dedication and a marker on Oct. 7 to designate the building as a notable location in the community. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Hound Song Brewing Co. wins award
Hound Song Brewing Co. wins award
COLUMBUS – The Hound Song Brewing Company received some good news during their version of the Oktoberfest celebration, ‘Houndtoberfest’, after being notified of a top finish for one of their brews in the Great American Beer Festival competition. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
DAR RECOGNIZES FLAG DISPLAY
DAR RECOGNIZES FLAG DISPLAY
DAR RECOGNIZES FLAG DISPLAY 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus community spotlighted in filming of movie
Columbus community spotlighted in filming of movie
Motivate Pictures and Motivate Pictures Europe joined to spend the months of September and October filming the feature film “Finding Solace” featuring the beautiful town of Columbus, Texas. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
CICERO HOWARD REMEMBERED AT PRAIRIE EDGE MUSEUM
CICERO HOWARD REMEMBERED AT PRAIRIE EDGE MUSEUM
CICERO HOWARD REMEMBERED AT PRAIRIE EDGE MUSEUM 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
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