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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMPILED BY STAFF 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Walmart employee find success in home ownership and education
Walmart employee find success in home ownership and education
Q&A with Jolynn Stancik, Walmart employee for nine years, and Colorado County Habitat Partner for seven years QUESTION: Tell us about your life in 2017 when you became a Habitat Partner ANSWER: I was a 26-yearold single mom, with a 6-year-old daughter, Makayla. I was a sporting goods associate at the Columbus Walmart. Makayla and I were living in a 2-bedroom apartment with very bad mold. I came home one day, and it was basically raining inside my apartment. The water heater in the above apartment had busted. The landlord did not replace my carpets and I remember when Habitat came for the home visit, the board member touched a pencil to the ceiling, and it was mushy. I turned in doctor and ER bills with my Habitat application because the mold was very bad for my asthma. I never thought I’d ever be a homeowner. We were saving up to buy a trailer but to get approved for it was like buying a house. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Sparklight awards grant to Turtle Wing Foundation
Sparklight awards grant to Turtle Wing Foundation
Turtle Wing Foundation recently received a $5,000 grant from Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects
LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects
Applications for Community Development Partnership Program grants available in July 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
How to keep gardens safe in summer heat waves
How to keep gardens safe in summer heat waves
Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer heat waves can compromise the health of human beings as well as their pets. Gardening enthusiasts also may need to go the extra mile to keep their plants and gardens from wilting under harsh summer sun. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Texas Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit helps take down $6.9 million Medicaid fraud scheme
Texas Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit helps take down $6.9 million Medicaid fraud scheme
AUSTIN – Christian Agno Aquino, 42, of Humble, was arrested for his role in a $6.9 million Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme, alongside Rene Gaviola, 67, and Ifeanyi Ndubisi Ozoh, 51, of Houston, who were previously arrested. The defendants are charged with defrauding the Medicaid program through illicit practices committed through the Floss Family Dental Care clinic in Houston. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
SENIOR DANCES IN FULL SWING
SENIOR DANCES IN FULL SWING
SENIOR DANCES IN FULL SWING 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
BILLY EDWARD WOODY
BILLY EDWARD WOODY
Billy Edward Woody, known fondly by all as “Woody”, passed away on June 26, 2023, at the age of 87. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
ETHEL HURR RAY
ETHEL HURR RAY
Ethel Hurr Ray, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2023. Ethel was born on Nov. 23, 1928, in Columbus, Texas to Johnnie Lee and Henry Hurr. After losing her father at a very young age, Ethel spent her childhood with her mother in Glidden, Texas surrounded by her beloved Aunt and Uncle, Ethel and Harvey Hope, as well as her cousin Betty Jo Hope Wittmer, who was like a sister to her. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
CVFD PUTS OUT STATION’S TRUCK FIRE
CVFD PUTS OUT STATION’S TRUCK FIRE
COLUMBUS – On Tuesday, June 27, the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department reported an incident inside of their station bays. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Fair pageant contest deadline July 18
Colorado County Fair pageant contest deadline July 18
COLUMBUS – The 2023 Colorado County Fair pageant is fast approaching and registration for pageants has started. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Library hosts interactive learning program
Library hosts interactive learning program
EAGLE LAKE – The annual summer reading program returned to the Eula & David Wintermann Library and on Wednesday, June 28, attendees were in for a treat. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
First State Bank elects new CEO, board chairman
First State Bank elects new CEO, board chairman
COLUMBUS – The First State Bank, 420 Walnut St., has elected Patrick C. Moeller, president and chief financial officer, as its new chairman of the board and chief executive officer. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
CATFISH TAKE ON MEET OF CHAMPS
CATFISH TAKE ON MEET OF CHAMPS
CATFISH TAKE ON MEET OF CHAMPS 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Championship wins and tough losses define week for CLL
Championship wins and tough losses define week for CLL
The teams of Columbus Little League had varying levels of success this past week as they each neared the end of their district championship runs with hopes of moving on to the next level. Some teams realized their hopes by responding to adversity and claiming strong victories to seal the championship win. Other teams ran into some struggles as they faced some of the other top teams in the area. The result was a week of intense little league action that saw the major softball girls claim a championship while the major league boys and the minor teams for softball and baseball saw their seasons come to a close. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cards take on AAU circuits
Lady Cards take on AAU circuits
ORLANDO, FL – The Columbus High School volleyball team has been performing at a high level for the past several seasons with many deep postseason runs. Their success is the result of the hard work the Lady Cards apply toward their craft, especially during the offseason. This summer has been no different as a quartet of Lady Cards competed in the AAU Junior National Volleyball Tournament during their summer ball play with their respective AAU teams. Ally Tribe, Claire Klausmeyer, Gracie Schobel and Caylie Neisner all competed well in the national tournament as they each contributed to their respective teams claiming a top three placement in the competition. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus youth track teams get strong performances
Columbus youth track teams get strong performances
The Columbus youth track team had some impressive performances during a home-hosted meet as they faced off against other local athletes. Many runners found success for Columbus, but especially the runners who participated in the relay events. Columbus won first place in every division for the relays as they contributed to a strong day overall for the youth team. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Little Milam Coffee, wine & eatery opens in Columbus
Little Milam Coffee, wine & eatery opens in Columbus
COLUMBUS – The much-anticipated dark green building at 1136 Milam St., which formerly housed Berger Grocery, is now Little Milam, Coffee, Wine & Eatery. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Magnolia Society restaurant, wine bar set to open July 6
Magnolia Society restaurant, wine bar set to open July 6
COLUMBUS – There’s a new restaurant and wine bar preparing to open next week that will bring a new vibe to Columbus – a food and wine experience the owners believe will be like none other in the city. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Nine facts about the Declaration of Independence
Nine facts about the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a document that indicates the founding principles of the United States of America. The declaration was issued by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announced the separation of the 13 British colonies in North America from the United Kingdom. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
The Chamber welcomes new executive director
The Chamber welcomes new executive director
“Welcome to Columbus!” A common greeting as I meet many citizens of Columbus and surrounding communities. Beginning the position of executive director and director of business and commerce for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce on June 1, I kicked off a full and busy schedule. I quickly realized that becoming firmly planted in the community includes joining the Columbus Lions Club, on my way to being a Rotarian, and attending county, city, and other community meetings. Great groups filled with outstanding citizens! 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
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