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Senior Dances are still in full swing at Community Center
Senior Dances are still in full swing at Community Center
EAGLE LAKE – The Senior Dances that take place monthly at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 W. Walnut, are still in full swing. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
How to conserve energy while keeping the AC on
How to conserve energy while keeping the AC on
Air conditioning is a welcome luxury come the dog days of summer. Few people can imagine getting through a hot summer afternoon without turning their AC on, and that can make July and August some of the more costly months on the calendar in regard to energy consumption. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Seven tips to stay safe outdoors during the summer heat
Seven tips to stay safe outdoors during the summer heat
AUSTIN– The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 77 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 64 reported by this time last year. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
The twelve o’clock whistle: Eagle Lake ran on time
The twelve o’clock whistle: Eagle Lake ran on time
Eagle Lake Remembers 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
COLORADO COUNTY REPORT
COLORADO COUNTY REPORT
For Texas high school football fans, Dave Campbel l’s Texas Footbal l publication is the all-encompassing authority on the high school and alumni athletes that hail from the Lone Star. Every team in Texas can find their name in the pages of the yearly magazine. The teams of Colorado County are no different as they each had their turn to be the topic in the most recent edition of the publication. Texas Football takes a look at each of the varsity programs in the county, Columbus, Weimar and Rice Consolidated, and gives their predictions on the impact performers going into the 2023 football season this fall. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
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
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