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Summer league success for Columbus hoops
Summer league success for Columbus hoops
SCHULENBURG – The Columbus Cardinals’ basketball team had the perfect training session during their summer league run as the varsity and non-varsity squads took on several teams. The varsity Cards kept their momentum going from a postseason appearance last season into the summer league as they kept up their strong performances. The future of Columbus basketball also got to show off their skills as the JV team had a strong summer run as well. Both teams came away from the tournament as the summer league champions in their respective brackets. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus sophomore wins select ball championship
Columbus sophomore wins select ball championship
While the summer break means that students get nearly three months free of school activities, many Colorado County athletes stay in action despite being in the offseason for their respective schools. Columbus High School has several players participating in summer ball with select teams as they compete and hone their skills to prepare themselves for their upcoming varsity season. Wyatt Tipton is a sophomore for Columbus High School that has been participating in select baseball for the 15U age group. He contributed to a strong tournament run during the Results Baseball Showcase that started on June 23. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins
Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott signs Save Women’s Sports Act
Gov. Abbott signs Save Women’s Sports Act
AUSTIN – On June 15, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This new law will protect the integrity of women’s sports by prohibiting biological men from competing against female athletes at Texas colleges and universities. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Texas named best business climate in the nation
Texas named best business climate in the nation
AUSTIN – On June 26, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely
LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely
AUSTIN – Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful about using water wisely. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
DPS seeks public’s help in fatal hit and run
DPS seeks public’s help in fatal hit and run
Pedestrian killed on FM 3013 in Eagle Lake in incident 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
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County assists with warrant operation
On Friday, June 16, at approximately 6 a.m., members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team and Texas Department of Public Safety SRT executed arrest and search warrants on two residences located in the 900 block of Fannin Street and 400 block of Malleck Street in Columbus, according to a release. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
You don’t have to travel far to enjoy celebrating the fourth. See where you can enjoy watching the fireworks this year in our county. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Fourth of July closings, early newspaper deadlines
Fourth of July closings, early newspaper deadlines
The deadline for editorial and advertisements for the July 5 edition of The Citizen will be noon on Thursday, June 29. Content may still be submitted after this time, but content will be prioritized by what is sent before the deadline and then as space allows. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Fair pageant contest open
Colorado County Fair pageant contest open
COLUMBUS – The 2023 Colorado County Fair pageant is fast approaching and registration for pageants has started. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Conservation urged as heat wave sweeps state
Conservation urged as heat wave sweeps state
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Summer
Summer
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Governor signs eight public safety bills into law
Governor signs eight public safety bills into law
AUSTIN – On June 6, Gov. Greg Abbott signed several critical pieces of public safety legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. The comprehensive package of eight public safety bills signed by the Governor will help ensure communities across Texas have the resources needed to support law enforcement personnel, enhance criminal penalties for growing classes of crimes, and hold district attorneys accountable, among other measures. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Our State Game Warden: Tom Waddell (1889-1982)
Our State Game Warden: Tom Waddell (1889-1982)
Protector of wildlife and natural habitats 06/28/2023 12:00 AM    1
Commissioners discuss public hearing, precinct updates
Commissioners discuss public hearing, precinct updates
COLUMBUS – The commissioners held a regular meeting on Monday, June 26 to discuss setting a public hearing for emergency services and other precinct updates. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Prevent hot car deaths by always checking the backseat
Prevent hot car deaths by always checking the backseat
Summer might be a favorite for travel and fun, but it’s important to stay safe from torching temperatures in Texas by always checking the backseat and making sure kids are protected from the heat. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Council discuss emergency services resolution
Council discuss emergency services resolution
COLUMBUS – The Columbus City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, June 26 to discuss updates in projects and resolutions. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS CLUB INSTALLS OFFICERS
WEIMAR LIONS CLUB INSTALLS OFFICERS
WEIMAR LIONS CLUB INSTALLS OFFICERS 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
ST. JOHN’S COMMISSIONING SERVICE
ST. JOHN’S COMMISSIONING SERVICE
ST. JOHN’S COMMISSIONING SERVICE 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus FFA Cook-Off results
Columbus FFA Cook-Off results
The annual June Cook Off, June 16-17, had 30 paid entries. The event spotlights include a Junior Pitmasters cook off for children 7-12 years old (juniors) and 13-17 years old (senior division). Eligible contestants in this event are members of the Junior Pitmasters Association and children of teams entered in the June Cook-Off who meet the same age criteria as JPA members. It is not a requirement to be a member of the JPA to participate. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
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