Wessels drops from County Commissioner election

COLUMBUS – Due to Columbus Day closings for government, the County Commissioners Court had their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10 to discuss and vote on a few different items that may have an impact amongst the general population of Colorado County. Below are a few of the main takeaways from a productive meeting:

• Precinct 1 Commissioner Doug Wessels will not be running for reelection this upcoming election season.

• A resolution passed honoring retired Chief Deputy Troy Neisner for his years of service for the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office. Neisner served as a local officer for the past 31 years.

• The county approved the amendment for juror pay passed by the state government and effective since Sept. 1. Residents selected for jury duty will be paid at least $20 on the first day and at least $58 for each following day. After paying the jurors, the county is reimbursed $14 for the first day and $52 for each following day.

• South Logan Park Drive in Sheridan will be closed between Main Street and Avenue C on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the Sheridan Community Fall Festival.

The next Commissioners Court meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. in the Colorado County Courthouse at 400 Spring St. in Columbus. Those who cannot attend the meeting in person are encouraged to attend the zoom broadcast of the meeting https://txcourts.zoom. us/j/9319850094; public comments are solely for in-person attendees.