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If one could get a cuteness overload, it would have happened on the Colorado County courthouse square for Halloween at the Country Market, “The Big One,” Saturday, Oct. 31. Smiling princesses, clowns, and good witches held out their bags for their candy stash that was given out by the vendors. Music was provided by Darrel Appelt kept the square full of happy patrons and friendly ghosts hopping.
Read moreColorado County Commissioners Court met in regular session Monday, Oct. 26 with a light agenda but heavy on time. The sticking point to a quick session involved salaried/exempt employees and the use of a timesheet for payroll purposes.
Read moreThe Columbus Lady Cards took control of Halletsville and Tidehaven in a volleyball showdown that placed the Lady Cardinals with a 11-3 District record and a face-off with Hallettsville to break a second-place tie in District play.
Read moreOctober 9 On a clear Friday night with home-field advantage, the Wildcat defense couldn’t keep the Shiner Comanches out of the end zone, and the Wildcat offense didn’t start picking up steam until it was too late in the game.
Read moreThe Columbus Varsity volleyball team beat Palacios in three straight sets on Friday, Oct. 9. Palacios challenged Columbus in the first two sets, but came up way short in the third set with scores 25-16, 25-19, and 25-08.
Read moreThe Weimar Ladycats easily routed the Shiner Comanches in three sets on October 9. The LadyCats took advantage of an at-home, district game with 19-25,18-25, and a 09-25 win over the visiting team.
Read moreOn Thursday, Sept. 24, Columbus City Council met in a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 24 for a public hearing on the property tax rate for 2020 and the fiscal year 2021. Also, a public hearing was held with respect to the proposed 2020-2021 City of Columbus Operating Budget. Being that there were no public comments, the council moved forward to place it on the regular session agenda for Sept. 28.
Read moreMy dad liked to raise sheep in our large backyard. He had cows on a separate pasture, but I think he raised sheep to keep the grass short in back. I remember once a year he would have someone come over and shear the sheep.
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