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Columbus CATfish swimmers populate top spots at MoC
Columbus CATfish swimmers populate top spots at MoC
The annual Meet of Champs inviteds swimmers from all over the area to compete in a variety of Olympic style swim racing events in several different age groups. The Columbus CATfish had a strong performance with many of their swimmers taking top three spots and claiming medals for their respective events. With several taking firstplace medals, the CATfish were well-represented in the top placements as they found winners in nearly every age group that participated. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus beats Bastrop twice for Sectional victory
Columbus beats Bastrop twice for Sectional victory
The Columbus Little League Major All-Stars have booked their ticket to the state tournament level of the little league season after finding some big wins in Sectionals. The girls earned their spot in sectionals after taking two-straight wins in the district tournament against Sealy Little League, meaning they were well-equipped for the sectional tournament that included just one other team in the bracket. Columbus thoroughly outplayed Bastrop Little League as the teams engaged in a best-of-three series to determine who would move on to the next level. The Columbus Major girls responded with two of their best performances of the season so far to take the series in two straight wins to claim the Sectional Championship. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
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A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
OAG gets $300M in opoid settlement with CVS
OAG gets $300M in opoid settlement with CVS
Local areas encouraged to sign on to receive funds 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
Suspect charged in Eagle Lake neighborhood stabbing
Suspect charged in Eagle Lake neighborhood stabbing
EAGLE LAKE – On July 4, at approximately 9:35 p.m., the Eagle Lake Police Department responded to the 300 block of Simmons Street in reference to a male and female who had been stabbed at the residence. The suspect had fled prior to arrival, the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office reports. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
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Alley named Citizen, Sealy publisher
Tressa Alley has been promoted to Area Publisher for the Colorado County Citizen and Sealy newspapers. This announcement was made Wednesday, June 21 by Daniel Philhower, president and CEO for Granite Media Partners. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
Taco Tony’s restaurant hours
Taco Tony’s restaurant hours
Taco Tony’s in Eagle Lake will be closed Monday, July 24 through Wednesday, July 26 for the bereavement of Tony Garcia. The restaurant will resume normal business hours on Thursday, July 27. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Fair pageant deadlines coming up
Colorado County Fair pageant deadlines coming up
The Colorado County Fair Association welcomes the children of Colorado County to compete in the Colorado County Fair Little Miss, Little Mister, and Junior Miss Pageant contests. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
Let Freedom Ring
Let Freedom Ring
Let Freedom Ring 07/12/2023 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. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
ANTONIO LOZANO GARCIA
ANTONIO LOZANO GARCIA
Antonio “Tony” Lozano Garcia, born Nov. 20, 1944, of Lampazos de Naranjo, Nuevo León, left us, surrounded by his family on June 30, 2023, at 2:02 a.m. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
BILLY KOONCE, SR.
BILLY KOONCE, SR.
Billy G. Koonce, Sr., age 78, passed away on July 2, 2023, in Cypress, Texas. He was born to Felix and Alvenia Sue (Miller) Koonce on Aug. 21, 1944, in Port Arthur, Texas. He married Dixie Muriel Denton on Jan. 11, 1964. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
BREAKING: Reported stabbing in Eagle Lake neighborhood
BREAKING: Reported stabbing in Eagle Lake neighborhood
07/06/2023 11:46 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
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
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
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
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
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
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