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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Columbus Community 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Border car chases led to 74 deaths in two years
Border car chases led to 74 deaths in two years
At least 74 people have been killed and 189 injured during high-speed car chases near the U.S.-Mexico border since Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star, a multibillion-dollar border security initiative, according to a report published by Human Rights Watch, a nonprofit agency. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured from left are Joe Jimenez, Ms. Hendricks and 1st District Vice Governor Julius Bartek.  
Weimar Lions visited by Trail of Lights Rep
11/29/2023 12:20 PM
The Citizen made it out to the streets of San Antonio as R.N. Jason Pulido is pictured here reading the Citizen on his lunch break at Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital.
Citizens around the world
11/29/2023 12:19 PM
Sandra Thomas
Thomas gets Texas Historical Commission Award of Merit
Eagle Lake native Dr. Sandra C. Thomas was recently honored by the Texas Historical Commission. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Curfew for minors repealed
Curfew for minors repealed
11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Photo by American Public Power Association on Unsplash
County moves to install energy infrastructure
COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court met following Thanksgiving to discuss and decide on several action items including reviewing applications by a few companies for energy and broadband installations around town. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured are members of the Columbus Police Department. From left they are Chief Milton “Skip” Edman, Captain Wendy Alley and Lt. Kevin Daniel. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
LOCAL IMPACT OF A NATIONAL ISSUE
Lower police force numbers across the country leave big job for those left 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
HERBERT HELMCAMP
HERBERT HELMCAMP
Herbert E. Helmcamp, Jr., was born on Sept. 12, 1944, in Houston, Texas to parents Herbert and Beatrice Helmcamp. Most of his childhood memories were of going to his Grandpa Helmcamp’s farm in Sedan; hunting rabbits, sitting with Grandpa on the porch or by the woodstove, visiting Oakland, camping and fishing on the Brazos River with his parents, older brother C. W., Uncle Leon, Aunt Mary, and cousin Leonard Helmcamp. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Historical Career Fair planned for San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Historical Career Fair planned for San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
The San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, operated by the Texas Historical Commission, will host a fun day of history and learning activities on Saturday, Dec. 2. Staff and volunteer living historians will demonstrate the trades, crafts and jobs performed by residents of the historic town during its heyday between 1823 and 1836. The programs will be ideal for history lovers and families looking for engaging and hands-on activities to share with children. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
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BIRTHS
LEYENDECKER 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured are Jaxon Wahlberg and Jakelyn Primrose, two rodeo competitors that qualified for an intracontinental competition in Vegas. Courtesy photo
Youth rodeo competitors headed to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Local youth rodeo competitors Jaxon Wahlberg of Nada, age 11, and Jakelyn Primrose of Eagle Lake, age 19, qualified to compete in the Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championship this December. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS VISITED BY TRAIL OF LIGHTS REP
WEIMAR LIONS VISITED BY TRAIL OF LIGHTS REP
WEIMAR LIONS VISITED BY TRAIL OF LIGHTS REP 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
CITIZEN AROUND THE WORLD
CITIZEN AROUND THE WORLD
CITIZEN AROUND THE WORLD 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Rev. Sunshine Reyes, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Columbus.
EL Noon Lions host Columbus pastor at meeting
EAGLE LAKE – Rev. Sunshine Reyes, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Columbus was the guest speaker at Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club on Thursday, Nov. 16. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Voter registration certificates set to expire at end of year, but renew automatically
Voter registration certificates set to expire at end of year, but renew automatically
New Voter Registration Certificates will be mailed out to all currently registered voters by Dec. 6. These new cards are yellow in color and are effective from Jan. 1, 2024 until Dec. 31, 2025. They will replace any previous Voter Registration Cards/Certificates. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
FAYS collaborate with Sheriff’s Office for Deputy Santa
FAYS collaborate with Sheriff’s Office for Deputy Santa
The Deputy Santa Program will be a collaboration this year between the Sheriff’s Office and the Family & Youth Services. Applications for Deputy Santa can be picked up at the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office or at FAYS at 514 Washington St. All applications must be submitted at either location by 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. Applicants must be residents of Colorado County. Those wishing to donate gifts can also leave their donations at the listed locations as well as the Farm Bureau. For other contributions, contact Katlyn Perales at 979-732-2388 or [email protected]. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Kist By Grace band
Faith Lutheran Church to host Advent Christmas Concert
Kist By Grace, a Christian Praise and Worship band based in Orchard, Texas, will be performing an Advent-Christmas Concert on Dec. 9, Saturday, beginning at 4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 615 South Eagle, Weimar. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
A portion of the Collins family pictured as their annual reunion returned this year for its 40th iteration. Courtesy photos
Family reunites after multi-year delay to pandemic
The Collins family of Columbus had not been able to celebrate their 40th year anniversary of their first family reunion since the start of the pandemic in 2020. After three years of cancelled events due to the unprecedented times, the Collins finally reunited in Columbus to hit their milestone mark. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Raiders still searching for first win
Lady Raiders still searching for first win
The Rice Lady Raiders played two games this past week and are still on the hunt for their first win. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Connections to the county
Connections to the county
While local residents were supporting Columbus and Schulenburg High School in the UIL State Volleyball Tournament last week, locals were also supporting Katy-Cinco Ranch High School’s quest for gold. Shea Rainosek, a Senior at Cinco Ranch, starts as the middle hitter for the team and is a three-year starter. Shea is the daughter of Perry (Weimar) and Stephanie (Simmons) Rainosek (Columbus) and granddaughter of Lea and Doris Rainosek and Jimmy and Randa Simmons. The team played Harlan (San Antonio) on Friday winning in 4 sets and competed in the State Finals on Saturday. Cinco came up short losing to Grand Oaks (Conroe) who was the No. 1 ranked public school in the state. Cinco finished as the 6A State Runner-Up amongst 260 teams in the 6A division comprised of the largest schools in Texas. Shea is committed to play volleyball at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX next year. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
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