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City council approves Eagle Scout project
City council approves Eagle Scout project
COLUMBUS – City Council gave the green light Aug. 14 to an Eagle Scout project to place new trash cans at the Courthouse Square and other popular spots around town. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Rash of fires keep firefighters busy
Rash of fires keep firefighters busy
Municipal, county and volunteer fire departments are staying busy extinguishing a seemingly endless outbreak of grass and structural fires across Colorado County. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Retiring Colorado County Sheriff’s Office sergeant Carol Richter received honors for 42 years of service.
42 YEARS OF DUTY
Sheriff’s sergeant lauded for her years of service 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
KAY ALLBRIGHT TILTON
KAY ALLBRIGHT TILTON
She was a ray of sunshine. She brought good cheer to all who knew her, and to Eagle Lake and Colorado County. Kay Allbright Tilton of New Braunfels, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Kay lived an extraordinary life filled with family, friends, 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Shah joins Columbus Eye Associates
Shah joins Columbus Eye Associates
Columbus Eye Associates and Columbus Optical Company are proud to announce the addition of Dr. Beena Shah to their medical staff. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMPILED BY STAFF 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Fayette Community Foundation Impact grant cycle opens Sept.1
Fayette Community Foundation Impact grant cycle opens Sept.1
Since 2015, the Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) has awarded $43,500 to nonprofit programs enhancing local arts, culture, social welfare, health, conservation, and education. FCF’s 2023 Community Impact Grant cycle opens September 1st and closes September 30th, accessible through its new online portal. Beginning this year, funding priorities for the Community Impact Grant will focus on mental health and workforce development and education. Eligible nonprofits are able to apply for funding through FCF’s two signature programs: The Red Door Fund for Mental Health and The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Renewed enthusiasm marks CHPT meeting
Renewed enthusiasm marks CHPT meeting
Columbus Historical Preservation Trust (CHPT) held its annual membership meeting on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in the Buddy Rau Room of the Stafford Opera House. CHPT leadership welcomed more than 40 enthusiastic attendees to the meeting, indicating a reinvigorated spirit of commitment of community engagement with the organization. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Library summer reading ends
Library summer reading ends
The Eula and David Wintermann Library in Eagle Lake had another very successful Summer Reading Program. The theme for the program was,“All Together Now”. Programs were held each Wednesday morning at 10:30am from June 7 to July 19. There were 56 students enrolled, books and certificates were given to 29 of those students who achieved the goals set for the program. Funding for the summer program was provided by a Dollar General Grant. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Rice High School All-Sports Booster Club speaker
Rice High School All-Sports Booster Club speaker
On Thursday, Aug 17, 2023, Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club member Sam Kana introduced the program guest speaker Jamy Dingler, Volunteer Coordinator for Rice High School All-Sports Booster Club. Jamy is a 1993 graduate of Rice High School, where her son now attends. Jamy highlighted two goals of the Booster Club: First: To raise enough funding to award a scholarship to students participating in at least 3 sports each year during the four years of High School plus completing the service work required. The club gives an average of $8,000 per year in scholarships. Second: To give back to the Athletic programs at Rice tangible things such as equipment that will benefit more than one sport. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS CLUB
WEIMAR LIONS CLUB
WEIMAR LIONS CLUB 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES HELLO INK GEAR
EAGLE LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES HELLO INK GEAR
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Hello Ink Gear to the community with a ribbon cutting on August 1, 2023. It was a great turnout. The kitchen items, Tyler Candles and a wide array of t-shirts makes for great shopping experience. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship names first recipient
Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship names first recipient
SCHULENBURG, TEXAS – The Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship has announced its inaugural recipient. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser
Columbus Elementary School PTO is currently accepting pre-orders for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to grab your glazed donuts for only $15 per dozen and help the CES PTO. The doughnuts can be picked up at Blake’s Kitchen and Kocktailz on Friday, Aug. 25 between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. While Supplies Last. Contact Charity at 361-7728406 to pre-order your Krispy Kreme today. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Fair kicks off soon
Colorado County Fair kicks off soon
COLUMBUS – It’s that time of year again for artwork, baked goods, flowers, canned foods and fun at the annual Colorado County Fair. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Livestock exhibits and more on tap at fair
Livestock exhibits and more on tap at fair
COLUMBUS – The 45th Colorado County Fair will have an extended fair schedule for the 2023 season starting with the Junior Livestock Show and Queens Pageant Sept. 6-10 and the Fair and Carnival Sept. 1416. 08/23/2023 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
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
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
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
KULM CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN COLUMBUS 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
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