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ROBERT POTTER
ROBERT POTTER
Doc Potter was born on Sept. 5, 1939 in Columbus, Texas to Edith (Hester) and Bob Potter. He was raised on the John Robert Hester place south of Columbus. He grew up on the family cattle ranch helping his father and learning to appreciate the rural lifestyle. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Cards win top five battle and get their revenge
Cards win top five battle and get their revenge
The 2nd ranked Columbus Cardinals traveled to Hitchcock to take on the 4th ranked team in the state of Texas, the Hitchcock Bulldogs, and dominated the game between the top five teams. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cards continue to roll against Tidehaven
Lady Cards continue to roll against Tidehaven
The Columbus Lady Cardinals improved their district record to 11-0 after defeating the Tidehaven Tigers in three straight sets Friday night in Columbus. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Senior libero Caylie Neisner watches the ball fly over the net before bumping it up to keep the point alive. Citizen | Evan Hale
Lady Cardinals buck Cowboys
The Columbus Lady Cardinals extended their win streak to 14 after defeating the Edna Cowboys in three straight sets on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in Edna, TX. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
CARDINALS CROSS COUNTRY DISTRICT MEET RESULTS
CARDINALS CROSS COUNTRY DISTRICT MEET RESULTS
The Columbus Cardinals cross country team traveled to Yoakum Monday, Oct. 9, to compete in their District Meet looking to qualify for the Regional Meet. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Welcome, Becky Nutt
Welcome, Becky Nutt
This column is dedicated to acknowledge examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Amendment elections on Nov. 7
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 979732-6860 or email [email protected]. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding
Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding
Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Farm Service Agency Reminds Texas Livestock Producers of Available Drought Assistance
Farm Service Agency Reminds Texas Livestock Producers of Available Drought Assistance
10/11/2023 06:00 AM
County rescinds burn ban after significant rainfall
County rescinds burn ban after significant rainfall
After the recent rainfall in the area, County Judge Ty Prause and the Commissioners officially ordered to rescind the county burn ban that was first enacted on July 24. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Save our Opera House campaign gains steam
Save our Opera House campaign gains steam
COLUMBUS – The fight to restore and maintain the R.E. Stafford Opera House has gained momentum as donors have contributed a significant amount of funding to assist the cause. The Columbus Historic Preservation Trust held their second town hall meeting on Oct. 2 in the Buddy Rau room of the opera house and finished the night receiving $9,400 in donations. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
National Night Out in Colorado County
National Night Out in Colorado County
Communities celebrate peace officers throughout nationwide event 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
DOROTHY MAE WICKE
DOROTHY MAE WICKE
Dorothy Mae Wicke, 88, of Bernardo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Oct. 6 in Katy, Texas. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
JACK MOORE
JACK MOORE
Jack Dorwin Moore, 77, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on Oct. 4, 2023 in Katy, Texas. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
VERNE HOLLIS JOHN, JR.
VERNE HOLLIS JOHN, JR.
Verne Hollis John, Jr. died August 28, 2023 at his home in Columbus after a courageous battle with cancer. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
JULIAN FLORES III
JULIAN FLORES III
Julian Flores, III, 57, of East Bernard, passed away on Sept. 27, 2023, at his residence in East Bernard surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 10, 1966 in Eagle Lake, Texas. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
EDWARD FALDYN
EDWARD FALDYN
Edward Bennet Faldyn, 87, of Columbus, passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born on April 13, 1936 in Plum, Texas to Josef and Mary (Marie) Zatopek Faldyn. The last child of eleven, he spent most of his life in the community of Holman. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
FORAGE TEAM TAKES TOP FIVE SPOT
FORAGE TEAM TAKES TOP FIVE SPOT
FORAGE TEAM TAKES TOP FIVE SPOT 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
October is deadly month for Texas pedestrians
October is deadly month for Texas pedestrians
AUSTIN – Fall and winter months bring shorter days and less light, making it harder for drivers to see–and safely avoid– pedestrians. October saw the highest number of pedestrian crashes in 2022. That’s why TxDOT is using National Pedestrian Safety Month to launch its “Be Safe. Drive Smart” campaign and remind Texans that pedestrians are our most vulnerable road users. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Precinct 3 JP, Elections Office move locations
Precinct 3 JP, Elections Office move locations
COLUMBUS – The Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office has permanently moved to the Colorado County Annex, located at 318 Spring St., Suite 101. The Colorado County Election Office has temporarily moved to the opposite side of the annex into Suite 111. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Farm Service reminds livestock producers of drought assistance
Farm Service reminds livestock producers of drought assistance
COLLEGE STATION – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds drought impacted producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency Haying and Grazing on Conservation Reserve Program to provide financial assistance to eligible producers for 2023 grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire and provide water for impacted livestock. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
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