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ST. MICHAEL’S STORYTIME, SCIENCE PROJECTS
ST. MICHAEL’S STORYTIME, SCIENCE PROJECTS
ST. MICHAEL’S STORYTIME, SCIENCE PROJECTS 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HOSTS MAGICIAN FOR GIRLFRIENDS GROUP
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HOSTS MAGICIAN FOR GIRLFRIENDS GROUP
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HOSTS MAGICIAN FOR GIRLFRIENDS GROUP 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL’S STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
EAGLE LAKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL’S STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
EAGLE LAKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL’S STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Ain’t nothing better than a P&J sandwich
Ain’t nothing better than a P&J sandwich
I’m not sure what happened to my closely guarded diet during these recent holidays, but I won’t ask. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has been so busy cooking and preparing food that she didn’t have time to oversee my diet. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Travis Woodley: Overall athlete
FA Knights compete in All-Star Game
On Dec. 2, four Faith Academy Knights travelled to Allen Academy in Bryan for the TAIAO All-Star game. Coaches from around the league vote on the players they believed to be some of the best at their respective positions this season. Senior Luke Wicklein, junior Travis Woodley, sophomore Jackson Dunn, and sophomore Christian Pillow were voted to compete. Senior Noah Figueroa earned a spot in the game but couldn’t attend. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
2023 Workforce Conference recognizes exemplary Texas employers
2023 Workforce Conference recognizes exemplary Texas employers
AUSTIN – Each year, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and local Workforce Solutions partners recognize employers across Texas for excellence and innovation. The 26th Annual Texas Workforce Conference was held Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2023, in Houston. This year’s theme was “Many Paths, One Mission.” 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Additions to electricity supply chain map strengthen state’s emergency response capability
Additions to electricity supply chain map strengthen state’s emergency response capability
New layers display water and wastewater facilities, roads to critical infrastructure sites 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Cutting two trees, horseback
Cutting two trees, horseback
This column is dedicated to acknowledging examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Columbus Community 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Border car chases led to 74 deaths in two years
Border car chases led to 74 deaths in two years
At least 74 people have been killed and 189 injured during high-speed car chases near the U.S.-Mexico border since Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star, a multibillion-dollar border security initiative, according to a report published by Human Rights Watch, a nonprofit agency. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured from left are Joe Jimenez, Ms. Hendricks and 1st District Vice Governor Julius Bartek.  
Weimar Lions visited by Trail of Lights Rep
11/29/2023 12:20 PM
The Citizen made it out to the streets of San Antonio as R.N. Jason Pulido is pictured here reading the Citizen on his lunch break at Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital.
Citizens around the world
11/29/2023 12:19 PM
Sandra Thomas
Thomas gets Texas Historical Commission Award of Merit
Eagle Lake native Dr. Sandra C. Thomas was recently honored by the Texas Historical Commission. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Curfew for minors repealed
Curfew for minors repealed
11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Photo by American Public Power Association on Unsplash
County moves to install energy infrastructure
COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court met following Thanksgiving to discuss and decide on several action items including reviewing applications by a few companies for energy and broadband installations around town. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured are members of the Columbus Police Department. From left they are Chief Milton “Skip” Edman, Captain Wendy Alley and Lt. Kevin Daniel. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
LOCAL IMPACT OF A NATIONAL ISSUE
Lower police force numbers across the country leave big job for those left 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
HERBERT HELMCAMP
HERBERT HELMCAMP
Herbert E. Helmcamp, Jr., was born on Sept. 12, 1944, in Houston, Texas to parents Herbert and Beatrice Helmcamp. Most of his childhood memories were of going to his Grandpa Helmcamp’s farm in Sedan; hunting rabbits, sitting with Grandpa on the porch or by the woodstove, visiting Oakland, camping and fishing on the Brazos River with his parents, older brother C. W., Uncle Leon, Aunt Mary, and cousin Leonard Helmcamp. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Historical Career Fair planned for San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Historical Career Fair planned for San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
The San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, operated by the Texas Historical Commission, will host a fun day of history and learning activities on Saturday, Dec. 2. Staff and volunteer living historians will demonstrate the trades, crafts and jobs performed by residents of the historic town during its heyday between 1823 and 1836. The programs will be ideal for history lovers and families looking for engaging and hands-on activities to share with children. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
LEYENDECKER
BIRTHS
LEYENDECKER 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured are Jaxon Wahlberg and Jakelyn Primrose, two rodeo competitors that qualified for an intracontinental competition in Vegas. Courtesy photo
Youth rodeo competitors headed to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Local youth rodeo competitors Jaxon Wahlberg of Nada, age 11, and Jakelyn Primrose of Eagle Lake, age 19, qualified to compete in the Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championship this December. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
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