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Little Milam Coffee, wine & eatery opens in Columbus
Little Milam Coffee, wine & eatery opens in Columbus
COLUMBUS – The much-anticipated dark green building at 1136 Milam St., which formerly housed Berger Grocery, is now Little Milam, Coffee, Wine & Eatery. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus youth track teams get strong performances
Columbus youth track teams get strong performances
The Columbus youth track team had some impressive performances during a home-hosted meet as they faced off against other local athletes. Many runners found success for Columbus, but especially the runners who participated in the relay events. Columbus won first place in every division for the relays as they contributed to a strong day overall for the youth team. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cards take on AAU circuits
Lady Cards take on AAU circuits
ORLANDO, FL – The Columbus High School volleyball team has been performing at a high level for the past several seasons with many deep postseason runs. Their success is the result of the hard work the Lady Cards apply toward their craft, especially during the offseason. This summer has been no different as a quartet of Lady Cards competed in the AAU Junior National Volleyball Tournament during their summer ball play with their respective AAU teams. Ally Tribe, Claire Klausmeyer, Gracie Schobel and Caylie Neisner all competed well in the national tournament as they each contributed to their respective teams claiming a top three placement in the competition. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Championship wins and tough losses define week for CLL
Championship wins and tough losses define week for CLL
The teams of Columbus Little League had varying levels of success this past week as they each neared the end of their district championship runs with hopes of moving on to the next level. Some teams realized their hopes by responding to adversity and claiming strong victories to seal the championship win. Other teams ran into some struggles as they faced some of the other top teams in the area. The result was a week of intense little league action that saw the major softball girls claim a championship while the major league boys and the minor teams for softball and baseball saw their seasons come to a close. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
CATFISH TAKE ON MEET OF CHAMPS
CATFISH TAKE ON MEET OF CHAMPS
CATFISH TAKE ON MEET OF CHAMPS 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
City manager, police chief turn in resignation
City manager, police chief turn in resignation
WEIMAR – On Thursday, June 15, the city council held a special meeting to discuss personnel matters pertaining to City Manager Mike Barrow. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Abbott
Eagle Lake police chief fired
EAGLE LAKE – Police Chief Kris Abbott has been ordered to turn in his firearm and badge after being terminated by the city manager on Wednesday, June 14. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association 2023 Kids Kamp
Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association 2023 Kids Kamp
WEIMAR – The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association Kids Kamp returned to Colorado County on June 13-15. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Fair pageant contestants opens
Colorado County Fair pageant contestants opens
Contestants are being sought for the Colorado County Membership Queen, Fair Queen, Junior Queen, and Lil Miss and Mister contests at the Colorado County Fairgrounds Founders Hall Thursday, Sept. 7. 06/21/2023 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. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
LARRY LEE AUSTIN
LARRY LEE AUSTIN
Larry Lee Austin was born on Feb. 17, 1937, in Eagle Lake, Texas to Samuel and Lillie Estelle (Barker) Austin. He died on June 12, 2023, in Katy, Texas after a short illness. He was 86 years young. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
CURTIS GENE BERGER
CURTIS GENE BERGER
Curtis Gene Berger, 84, of Mentz, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2023. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
NATHAN JERAN NOSKA
NATHAN JERAN NOSKA
Nathan Jeran Noska, 69, of Eagle Lake passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Eagle Lake. Nathan was born to Rubin Lee and Nira (Turner) Noska on Jan. 17, 1954, in Columbus, Texas. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Assisted living facilities celebrate Father’s Day
Assisted living facilities celebrate Father’s Day
On Thursday, June 15, the Arbor Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Eagle Lake served nachos and had games for residents to help celebrate fathers. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Wellness Council donates $60,000 to Mental Health Deputy Program
Wellness Council donates $60,000 to Mental Health Deputy Program
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Monday, June 12. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Council discuss mayor pro tem, new city logo, and ordinances
Council discuss mayor pro tem, new city logo, and ordinances
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 13 to discuss a new mayor pro tem, adopting a new city logo, and ordinances that need to be evaluated before being adopted this year. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Rice CISD approves incentives for teacher recruitment
Rice CISD approves incentives for teacher recruitment
ALTAIR – On May 15, the Rice Consolidated Independent School District held a board meeting to discuss incentives regarding teacher recruitment. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar VFW Auxiliary Post 5875 discusses updates
Weimar VFW Auxiliary Post 5875 discusses updates
WEIMAR – The Weimar VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 held a regular meeting on June 13. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
72 cadets graduate from TCA class
72 cadets graduate from TCA class
The commencement ceremony for the 2022-2 Class of cadets for the Rice Texas ChalleNGe Academy Class took place on Saturday, June 17 at Rice Consolidated High School. Colorado County Precinct Four Judge Stan Warfield was the guest speaker at the ceremony. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE NOON LIONS CLUB PRESENTS AWARDS
EAGLE LAKE NOON LIONS CLUB PRESENTS AWARDS
EAGLE LAKE NOON LIONS CLUB PRESENTS AWARDS 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
CITY RECOGNIZES COLUMBUS LIONS 80TH ANNIVERSARY
CITY RECOGNIZES COLUMBUS LIONS 80TH ANNIVERSARY
CITY RECOGNIZES COLUMBUS LIONS 80TH ANNIVERSARY 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
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