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Over 100 teams participate in Ragin Cajun Team Roping
Over 100 teams participate in Ragin Cajun Team Roping
Over 100 teams participate in Ragin Cajun Team Roping 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Carter homer helps Lady Cards dominate round one
Carter homer helps Lady Cards dominate round one
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Lady Cardinals have gotten an ideal start to their postseason run after completing a blowout victory against their first-round opponents. Columbus had no issues staying effective offensively as they reached double-digit runs to start their postseason run. The Marion Lady Bulldogs had no answer for the Lady Cards’ potent hitting as Columbus went on to take a resounding 10-0 victory in a one-game elimination in the playoff opener. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Cards prepare for postseason with Hallettsville loss, Shiner win
Cards prepare for postseason with Hallettsville loss, Shiner win
Postseason play is officially here for the Columbus varsity baseball team as their first-round matchup against Randolph is set up for Friday, May 5 in Flatonia as the teams vie for the Bi-district Championship. Before the Cards could shift their focus to the first round of the playoffs, they took on a pair of quality opponents last week as they looked to get a final tune-up before the postseason. The Cards started off with a loss to Hallettsville that conceded the tiebreaker in the district standings as both teams finished the season with a tied district record. They followed with a playoff warmup game against the Comanches of Shiner that ended in victory for Columbus. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus seniors sign collegiate letters of intent
Columbus seniors sign collegiate letters of intent
Last week, a pair of Lady Cards signed their collegiate commitments to play their respective sports at the next level. Jordyn Templeton, a member of the state-qualifying Columbus golf team, will continue her golf career in collegiate competition after signing with Centenary College of Louisiana. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Lady Hoops coach named Regional Coach of the Year
Columbus Lady Hoops coach named Regional Coach of the Year
Head Coach for the Columbus Lady Cards’ varsity basketball team, Mike Albers, received state-wide honors after claiming the 3A Regional Coach of the Year Award in Region five. Albers claimed his spot in history as one of the first coaches to receive this award in the inaugural year of its existence. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Challenges
Challenges
Being here at Texas ChalleNGe Academy has made me realize how proud I am of myself and of all the other cadets who have taken on this huge challenge with me. Sadly, time here is no longer our friend, and our days here will end on June 17th. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor: 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
House OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises
House OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Robert Sanders, pianist extraordinaire
Robert Sanders, pianist extraordinaire
This column is dedicated to acknowledge examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Elections Office records 54 voters for first day of early voting
Elections Office records 54 voters for first day of early voting
Early voting started April 24 and the Colorado County Elections Office has calculated the following stats from the first day: 54 total people voted – 30 at the Colorado County Annex, 6 at the Weimar City Hall, and 18 at the Eagle Lake Community Center. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus’ 200th birthday
Columbus’ 200th birthday
Community comes out for tree dedication at park 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
High-risk delivery demonstrates expertise of rural hospitals and providers
High-risk delivery demonstrates expertise of rural hospitals and providers
55-year old patient delivers healthy baby at Columbus Community Hospital 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Grand jury indicts former officer
Grand jury indicts former officer
A former local law enforcement officer was indicted on third degree felony charges in Colorado County last month and arrested April 17. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
MEGAN RAE MANGUM
MEGAN RAE MANGUM
Megan Rae Mangum, 44 of Columbus died on April 24, 2023, at TLC Nursing and Rehab in Columbus, Texas. She was born on July 12, 1978, to Patricia Gordy Mangum and Mike Mangum. She had daunting challenges every day of her life but seldom let it get her down. She could light up a room with her smile and her laugh was infectious. She will be greatly missed. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
FRED MORIS ALEMAN
FRED MORIS ALEMAN
OBITUARIES 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Stormy weather causes lightning strike
Stormy weather causes lightning strike
COLUMBUS – A lighting strike was spotted Friday morning, April 21, west-northwest of Great Southern Wood Preserving, 1050 Great Southern Way. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar city improvements line up nicely with 150th birthday
Weimar city improvements line up nicely with 150th birthday
The Weimar City Council has been overseeing and moving forward with a number of aesthetic and infrastructure improvements as there are many future changes that are on the way for the city. While these changes are not necessarily related to the upcoming Gedenke festival or the city’s 150th birthday, the timing of these improvements fit nicely with these celebrations as they approach. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
City meets with attorney, creates police officer complaint form
City meets with attorney, creates police officer complaint form
EAGLE LAKE – During a special meeting on Monday, April 24, the Eagle Lake City Council met with Attorney Scott Bounds to seek or receive legal advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer. The consultation in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 5551.071, was noted on the agenda. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake kicks off town hall workshop for road improvement
Eagle Lake kicks off town hall workshop for road improvement
EAGLE LAKE – The city council held a town hall on Thursday, April 20 to discuss road improvements and how a proposed bond could help with funding the improvement efforts. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA meteorologists speak to Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club
LCRA meteorologists speak to Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club
On Thursday, April 20, LCRA Chief Meteorologist Bob Rose and Hydrologist/ Meteorologist Ethan Williams were guests at the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS LIONS WELCOME BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REPRESENTATIVES
COLUMBUS LIONS WELCOME BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REPRESENTATIVES
COLUMBUS LIONS WELCOME BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REPRESENTATIVES 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
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