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Columbus Tractor Supply hosts deer and wildlife event
Columbus Tractor Supply hosts deer and wildlife event
COLUMBUS – Hunting season is here, and Tractor Supply Company is inviting all of its Columbus deer and wildlife enthusiasts to stop by for its upcoming Deer and Wildlife event. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Communities who serve
Communities who serve
Colorado County is filled with many organizations and outstanding individuals whose focus is simply–to serve! An appropriate tag line might be, “A Community of Service.” Difficult to name all the service organizations, but from the people of Columbus and throughout Colorado County a very large, “Thank You” to all the organizations, their members, and any who volunteer hours of their life to serve in their communities and for all they give to create, support, and grow a deeper quality of life. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
SHERIFF’S REPORT
SHERIFF’S REPORT
Sheriff ’s Report 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS
COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS
Columbus Police Report 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
COURT RECORDS
COURT RECORDS
COLORADO COUNTY COURT DISPOSITIONS JUDGE PRAUSE MAY 31 Octavio Gaucin, 25, Eagle Lake, driving while intoxicated 2nd offense. Defendant was sentenced to 2 years probation and accessed a $500 fine plus court costs. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
GIRL FRIENDS GROUP VISIT LIBRARY
GIRL FRIENDS GROUP VISIT LIBRARY
The Girl Friends group from the Columbus Boys and Girls Club got to witness magic tricks presented at Nesbitt Memorial Library by John O’Bryant on July 10. Pictured are Grace McCullough (left), senior Girl Friend, Janet Cordova, Jazmin Cordova, Addison Mack, Magician John O’Bryant, Ann Butler, senior Girl Friend, Camdin Barten, Harlie Lewis, Robin Robinson and Barbara Peterman, senior Girl Friends, and Royce Caldwell, Columbus Boys and Girls Club director; (kneeling) Callen Barten and Savannah May. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS HOST MENTAL HEALTH DEPUTY
WEIMAR LIONS HOST MENTAL HEALTH DEPUTY
On Tuesday, July 11, Deputy Andrew Lopez from the Colorado County Sherrif’s Office joined the Weimar Lions Club at their luncheon meeting. The Lions said Deputy Lopez solely focuses on mental health and has extensive training in crisis management, de- escalation techniques and hostage negotiations. Roughly 11% of calls to the Sherrif’s Office are related to mental health issues, the Lions said. Pictured are Lions Club President Michael Blackburn (left), Deputy Andrew Lopez and sponsor Allen Bellamy. Courtesy | Mark Dannemiller 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Owen speaks at Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club
Owen speaks at Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club
EAGLE LAKE – On Thursday, July 20, Christine Owen, director of the Prairie Edge Museum, spoke to the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club about two prominent men in Eagle Lake History: Captain William L. Donovant (18441902) and William Thomas Eldridge (1862-1932). 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR KOC HOLDS NEW MEMBER EXEMPLIFICATION
WEIMAR KOC HOLDS NEW MEMBER EXEMPLIFICATION
WEIMAR KOC HOLDS NEW MEMBER EXEMPLIFICATION 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Fair Queens
Fair Queens
The Colorado County Fair Pageant will take place at the fairgrounds on Thursday, Sept. 7 with the Junior Queen Contest starting around 7 p.m. and the Queen Contest to follow around 8 p.m. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Junior Fair Queens
Junior Fair Queens
Junior Fair Queens 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
CHS HOSTS FIRST KIDS THEATRE CAMP
CHS HOSTS FIRST KIDS THEATRE CAMP
CHS HOSTS FIRST KIDS THEATRE CAMP 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
FRANCES JEAN FRYBERT
FRANCES JEAN FRYBERT
Frances Jean Frybert, 86, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on July 19, 2023, in Columbus, Texas. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
RONALD LEE ROLLINS
RONALD LEE ROLLINS
Ronald (Ronnie) Lee Rollins Sr., 70, of Columbus, Texas passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 23, 2023, after complications from an advanced cancer. He was born on April 13, 1953, in Eagle Lake, Texas to Harold Rollins Sr. and Dorothy Richter Rollins and spent the majority of his life in Columbus, Texas. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Sept. 25, 1955, and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church on March 19, 1967. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
CYFF track team sends runners to state
CYFF track team sends runners to state
TEXAS CITY – The Columbus Youth Football Federation’s track team got some strong performances from several of their runners in the regional meet for a chance to move on to the state competition. The team brought 44 competitors with many athletes earning state qualifications. Nearly all the runners set their personal records as they earned many top 10 placements and finished with some medals as well. CYFF earned medals in 17 different events as they had plenty of top performances to boast after a quality two-day competition. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
FUTURE LADY CARDS TRAIN AT VOLLEYBALL CAMP
FUTURE LADY CARDS TRAIN AT VOLLEYBALL CAMP
FUTURE LADY CARDS TRAIN AT VOLLEYBALL CAMP 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS VOLLEYBALL TEAMS CHAMPIONS AT SUMMER TOURNEY
COLUMBUS VOLLEYBALL TEAMS CHAMPIONS AT SUMMER TOURNEY
SCHULENBURG – All three of Columbus High School’s volleyball teams competed in their respective brackets in a summer tournament that allowed some of next year’s players to get an early start at building chemistry with their teammates. The varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams each showed a similar form of dominance that the varsity team has shown in recent seasons. Every team one their respective championships as the Lady Cards swept the competition with just a few weeks until they start regular season play again with their first non-district game of the year. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial
Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Remember when
Remember when
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Texas dominates nation in annual job creation
Texas dominates nation in annual job creation
Smashes all records for jobs, employment, labor force 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
OAG reaches $168M in opioid settlement with Walmart
OAG reaches $168M in opioid settlement with Walmart
AUSTIN – The Office of the Attorney General of Texas finalized a settlement with Walmart for $168 million due to the company’s negligent practices that contributed to the nationwide opioid crisis. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
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