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Weimar District Meet results
Weimar District Meet results
The Weimar Wildcats traveled back to Shiner to run in the District Meet on Monday, Oct. 9, and the Ladycats punched their ticket to the Regional Meet. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Early release for CISD schools
Early release for CISD schools
Each school in the Columbus Independent will be releasing from the school day early on Oct. 13 in preparation for the Columbus varsity football game away from home against Hitchcock. Students will get home around three hours earlier than normal to accommodate for those travelling for the game. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake recognizes World Teachers’ Day
Eagle Lake recognizes World Teachers’ Day
EAGLE LAKE – Mayor Tim Kelley and the City Council officially signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 5 as a day of celebration for the city’s classroom teachers. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY GIFTS CAFETERIA BEHAVIOR AWARD
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY GIFTS CAFETERIA BEHAVIOR AWARD
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY GIFTS CAFETERIA BEHAVIOR AWARD 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
St. Anthony gets donations, preps for sports
St. Anthony gets donations, preps for sports
The Catholic Daughters, Court Mary Queen of the Snows made a generous donation to St. Anthony from their dessert sales at the recent KC drive thru meal. The funds will be used for a new fence on the large playground. The parish KCs and CDA are regular supporters of St. Anthony, and the school has expressed gratitude for their support. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS WELCOME NEW MEMBER
WEIMAR LIONS WELCOME NEW MEMBER
WEIMAR LIONS WELCOME NEW MEMBER 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake Noon Lions host Texas historian, local business owner
Eagle Lake Noon Lions host Texas historian, local business owner
On Thursday, October 5, Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed historian Dr. Sandra Thomas and Jerry Sims, General Manager of Eagle Lake Rod and Gun Club. Sims spoke briefly about the handsome decoy ducks he creates, while Dr. Thomas spoke on a piece of interesting history with “Eagle Lake: Sugar City” The sugar industry, which began in Texas before the start of the Civil War in 1861, was revived in the late 1880s in the Colorado River basin near Eagle Lake. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS FFA HOSTS SPEAKER ON BREAST CANCER DIFFICULTIES
COLUMBUS FFA HOSTS SPEAKER ON BREAST CANCER DIFFICULTIES
COLUMBUS FFA HOSTS SPEAKER ON BREAST CANCER DIFFICULTIES 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Texas HHSC encourages preventive care for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Texas HHSC encourages preventive care for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
KLAM WINS PKC COONHUNTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
KLAM WINS PKC COONHUNTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
KLAM WINS PKC COONHUNTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Texas employment at historic high
Texas employment at historic high
For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Building a strong backbone for our future
Building a strong backbone for our future
Voters should approve investment in a stronger Texas 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
The Power of Kindness 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Sheriff pulls from election, endorses candidate
Sheriff pulls from election, endorses candidate
The longtime sheriff of Colorado County will be serving the final months of his 42-year tenure as an officer before the primary and county elections approach in 2024. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
Lights, Camera, Action
Lights, Camera, Action
Motivate Pictures brings filming to Columbus 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
Whiting
Promotions announced at the Citizen
Whiting named managing editor, Hale is new sports editor 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
ESD concerns addressed at town hall
ESD concerns addressed at town hall
COLUMBUS – A spirited debate on the effects of an emergency service district to taxpayers and local volunteer fire departments took place at the CVFD’s Oct. 2 town hall meeting. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
Voter registration deadline approaches
Voter registration deadline approaches
Those hoping to vote in the Nov. 7 amendments elections have a limited time to register to vote as the voter registration deadline nears. The final day to register to vote and have a say in the upcoming amendments elections is Tuesday, Oct. 10. Early voting begins Oct. 23 and ends on Nov. 3 according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office. Voters will decide on 14 potential amendments including measures to increase the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000, with homeowners 65 and older getting an additional $40,000 exemption as well as other property tax related bills. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
FREDERICK PAIGE BUTLER
FREDERICK PAIGE BUTLER
Frederick Paige Butler, 83, of Columbus, Texas, formerly of Houston, died peacefully at home of heart disease, on September 22, 2023. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
GERALDINE STRECKFUSS
GERALDINE STRECKFUSS
GERALDINE STRECKFUSS 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
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