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Over 400 early voters for May 6 election
Over 400 early voters for May 6 election
Early voting closed on Tuesday, May 2 with over 433 voters as of Monday, according to the Colorado County Elections Office. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
County Mayors and Judge come together to support Mental Health Awareness Month
County Mayors and Judge come together to support Mental Health Awareness Month
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Mayors held a Mayoral Meeting around noon at Nancy’s Steak House on Tuesday, April 25. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity Connections Day
Habitat for Humanity Connections Day
Community nonprofit event a success 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Commissioners OK four county proclamations
Commissioners OK four county proclamations
COLUMBUS – At their meeting on April 24, the Colorado County Commissioners approved four proclamations to be recognized in Colorado County throughout the month of May. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
ROBERT LOUIS SKUTCA
ROBERT LOUIS SKUTCA
Robert Louis Skutca, 80, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2023, in Houston, Texas. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
ELLEN CELESTINE VASEK
ELLEN CELESTINE VASEK
Ellen Celestine (Halfmann) Vasek, 92, of Frelsburg, Texas entered peacefully into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
RAGIN CAJUN TEAM ROPING
RAGIN CAJUN TEAM ROPING
RAGIN CAJUN TEAM ROPING 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Governor proclaims 2023 Small Business Week
Governor proclaims 2023 Small Business Week
AUSTIN – On May 1, Governor Greg Abbott encouraged Texans across the state to recognize 2023 Small Business Week in Texas and celebrate the essential role Texas’ 3.1 million small businesses play in our state’s innovative, thriving economy. In recognition of the contributions and achievements of Texas small businesses, the Governor issued a proclamation officially designating April 30-May 6, 2023 as Small Business Week in Texas. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Mental Health Awareness Month: Why it matters
Mental Health Awareness Month: Why it matters
Mental Health Awareness Month matters because there are a good number of Colorado County citizens who are living miserable lives with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Suicidal Thoughts, Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Addictions, Eating Disorders, lack of hope, lack of joy, medications that aren’t working and lack of money or transportation in order to receive treatment. And then there’s their families who don’t understand and/or totally worn out by years of dealing with a loved one whose life has so many ups and downs everyone feels like they are living in a bad soap opera. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Texas named best state for business for record-shattering 19 years in a row
Texas named best state for business for record-shattering 19 years in a row
AUSTIN – On April 26, Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being named the Best State for Business by the nation’s leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine for a record-shattering 19th year in a row. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: April 30-May 6
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: April 30-May 6
Find out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Impacts from wind and water can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur regardless of the storm’s strength. Know if you live in an area prone to flooding, if you live in an evacuation zone, and identify any structural weaknesses in your home. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Texas again smashes three jobs records, leads nation in job growth
Texas again smashes three jobs records, leads nation in job growth
AUSTIN – On April 21, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated three major employment milestones following the release of March jobs data showing Texas again breaking all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Texas labor force. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Weid competes at District 11 Livestock Judging Contest
Weid competes at District 11 Livestock Judging Contest
On Saturday, April 22, Colorado County 4-Her, Kelsey Wied competed in the District 11 Livestock Judging Contest in College Station. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
RICE SENIORS VISIT UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
RICE SENIORS VISIT UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
RICE SENIORS VISIT UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
RAIDER OF THE WEEK
RAIDER OF THE WEEK
RAIDER OF THE WEEK 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
National Day of Prayer to be held May 4
National Day of Prayer to be held May 4
COLUMBUS – A National Day of Prayer will take place May 4 at noon on the Colorado County Courthouse lawn, 400 Spring St. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to discuss building strong relationships
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to discuss building strong relationships
LA GRANGE – The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group invites all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join their next meeting on Wednesday, May 10. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Arts for Rural Texas’ annual ArtWalk starts May 6
Arts for Rural Texas’ annual ArtWalk starts May 6
FAYETTEVILLE – Arts for Rural Texas’ annual ArtWalk event is returning on May 6-7. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMPILED BY STAFF 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Friends of the Weimar Public Library host book sale
Friends of the Weimar Public Library host book sale
WEIMAR – The Friends of the Weimar Public Library will hold their annual book sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Rice, Columbus get statequalifying performances at regional track meet
Rice, Columbus get statequalifying performances at regional track meet
SEGUIN – The track teams for both Rice and Columbus needed a second trip to Matador Stadium after qualifying for Regionals after strong outings in the area meet. Each team added more quality performances to this season’s resume as both teams finished with a single athlete that will move on to the state meet. While many did not reach the next level, there were many performances to be satisfied with as the Raiders and the Cardinals had strong outings in the regional meet. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
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