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CCWO annual fundraiser set for September
CCWO annual fundraiser set for September
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Christian Women’s Organization will host its annual fundraiser featuring, “The Laura Hastedt Art Tiffin,” on Sept. 23 at the Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
EL Friends of the Library Dinner set for Sept. 23
EL Friends of the Library Dinner set for Sept. 23
Friends of the library Sisters, Frances Sunderman Warfield and Marilyn Sunderman Hunt are delighted to present some of the first items to be included in this year’s Silent Auction. An integral part of the Eagle Lake Friends of the Library Dinner and Auction benefitting the Eula and David Wintermann Library. Frances is holding a bright fabric covered wire woven basket to hold your creative choice of decorative items. In the front is a pair of black metal, “Star of Texas”, Candle Holders to illuminate that special place on your wall. Marilyn presents a large white bowl rimmed in red, decorated with sprigs of Holly, Mistletoe and Pine, perfect for serving Holiday goodies. These 3 selections are just hints at the large variety of Silent Auction items that are being donated by local folks and businesses here in Eagle Lake. Be sure to mark your calendars for September 23, 2023 and purchase Dinner ($12) and Raffle ($20) Tickets soon from any Friends of the Library members. Or visit the Eula and David Wintermann Library to see the Silent Auction items on display and purchase your tickets while you are there. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
ISB SHOWS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
ISB SHOWS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
ISB SHOWS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
BRAND NEW GAGA BALL PIT
BRAND NEW GAGA BALL PIT
BRAND NEW GAGA BALL PIT 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
ISB SUPPORTS TEACHERS AS THEY HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL
ISB SUPPORTS TEACHERS AS THEY HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL
ISB SUPPORTS TEACHERS AS THEY HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA urges watering cutbacks as serve drought presists
LCRA urges watering cutbacks as serve drought presists
As the extreme, prolonged drought throughout the region continues, the Lower Colorado River Authority has entered Stage 2 of its drought response and is asking its water customers to cut back water use by 10%-20%. “This is a serious drought, and everyone needs to step up and do their part to reduce water use,” said John Hofmann, LCRA executive vice president of Water. “We have enough water, but we don’t have enough water to waste.” 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday
Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday
Texas A&M forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday by being cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
DPS alerts drivers ahead of school year
DPS alerts drivers ahead of school year
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in-and-around school zones and neighborhoods as we approach the new school year. This includes knowing state laws about driving near stopped school buses and not using cell phones when you’re behind the wheel. It also means utilizing the many resources available to parents, school staff and students. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
BIRTHS
BIRTHS
Yoana Lopez Zavala is pleased to announce the birth of Angel Ezequiel Munoz Lopez, at 1:42pm, April 27, 2023, at Columbus Community Hospital. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus mayor marks day for women’s equality
Columbus mayor marks day for women’s equality
Mayor Lori An Gobert made a major statement for women in the county on Tuesday, Aug. 15 as several women and girls gathered to witness Gobert sign a woman-centered proclamation into reality. During the event coordinated by the Colorado County unit of the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas, Gobert proclaimed that Aug. 26 would become Women’s Equality Day in Columbus. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
JOE RAMIREZ
JOE RAMIREZ
Joe Ramirez, 95, a lifelong resident of Columbus, Texas passed away there on August 8, 2023. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
BARBARA ANN SMITH WOODS
BARBARA ANN SMITH WOODS
Barbara Ann Smith Woods was called home unexpectedly on August 10, 2023. She was born August 1,1957 in Lubbock, Texas to Arthur Lee Jones Sr and Ruby Florence Warden. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
KULM CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN COLUMBUS 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Narcotics Task Force Arrests local man Aug. 10
Narcotics Task Force Arrests local man Aug. 10
Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed an arrest warrant Thursday August 10, 2023 at approximately 11:00 am at the 1900 block of Bowie Street in Columbus, Texas. The operation was the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Westside High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA), a Narcotics Task Force. Suspect by the name of Ray Coleman age 43, was located and arrested on active warrant for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. This task force covers four counties and is comprised of investigators from Austin County Sheriff’s Office, Bellville PD, Sealy PD, Hempstead PD, Waller County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, and DEA. The Colorado County Attorney’s Office assisted with the investigation along with local authorities joining to assist with the operation as well. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
ES District election set for Nov. 7
ES District election set for Nov. 7
Colorado County Commissioners Court took place once again August 14, 2023 at 9:00am. Located at Colorado County Courthouse in the County Courtroom on 400 Spring St Columbus, Texas 78934. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
First National of Eagle Lake breaks ground on home office
First National of Eagle Lake breaks ground on home office
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake is proud to announce the August 8th groundbreaking ceremony for their new home office, which will be located at 1220 E Main St Eagle Lake, Texas. The project is the single largest investment in the history of this bank. It is a necessary step toward strengthening operational efficiency and a commitment set by the bank towards continuing to provide financial services for Colorado and Wharton Counties. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Child care centers closing across state
Child care centers closing across state
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
CORRECTION
CORRECTION
An obituary that ran in a March 2023 edition of the Citizen contained an incorrect spelling for the first name of Francis John Truchard. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
In-person vs online education Many people have questions about the feasibility of moving their school-aged students from the traditional, in-person (brick & mortar) school experience to an online, homeschool experience. Having taught in both environments, I will endeavor here to compare the two as clearly as possible. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Topic from the pew behind me
Topic from the pew behind me
This column is dedicated to acknowledging examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cards start season with alumni game
Lady Cards start season with alumni game
The Lady Cards volleyball team kept their annual tradition alive as the alumnae of Columbus returned to take on the current team as a tune-up for the regular season. The Lady Cards of the past had somewhat of a homecoming as they returned to the gym to compete and prepare the current iteration of Lady Cards for another long season. With a history of success in the program, many of the returning players have seen the growth of the program as Columbus hopes to continue their recent run of strong seasons. The alumni game marked the last preseason action before Columbus began their non-district schedule against El Campo on Aug. 8. Results from the match were not available by the press deadline. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
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