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Girl Friends group tour city

Girl Friends group tour city

COLUMBUS – Taking advantage of a school-free day, some members of the Girl Friends group from the Boys and Girls Club, visited City Hall on Feb. 13. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

CORRECTION

In our Feb. 8 and Feb. 17 editions, the headline on the front page regarding the filing period for the May 2023 elections read that the deadline was Feb. 13. That was incorrect, however, the story itself did accurately reflect that the filing period ran until Friday, Feb. 17. The Citizen apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Former NFL player stands as living history for Rice sports

Former NFL player stands as living history for Rice sports

The high school sports programs of Colorado County have created some outstanding players throughout their history who have gone on to do impressive things beyond their days at the school. While many have gone to play college ball, an elite few have risen the ranks and taken their place amongst fellow professional athletes at the top of their craft. One of those professionals from the county is someone who had always been used to the spirit of competitiveness and hard work it takes to reach that level ever since they first started their sports journey. Rice Consolidated High School alum Kevin Dogins let his work do the speaking throughout his athletic career that culminated into a multi-year career in the NFL as one of the few players from the area to reach that peak. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver

Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver

Mentors of Eagle Lake’s John W. Whitley 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus’ caregiver and ‘patient advocate’

Columbus’ caregiver and ‘patient advocate’

Jeno Hargrove was born Aug. 20, 1956 in Weimar, Texas to Garland and Kate Nelson. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

HISTORY RECORDER MAKES HER OWN HISTORY AS TRAILBLAZING JOURNALIST

HISTORY RECORDER MAKES HER OWN HISTORY AS TRAILBLAZING JOURNALIST

The main purposes of journalism as an institution can mainly be boiled down to two things. For one, it can function as a watchdog, alerting communities of local politics, crimes and changes so the population can assess and address the covered topic accordingly. Another function is as a historical record of the community being covered. However, while much of the industry is based on recording others’ history, there are often notable and historical events that happen in the journalism world as well. Even in Colorado County, history is being made nearly daily behind the scenes of some of the most recognizable publications in the area. Longtime Eagle Lake resident and former professional journalist for both the Eagle Lake Headlight and the Colorado County Citizen, Alesia Woolridge, showcased just how impactful the history behind the history recorded in print can be. Woolridge made history as the first black person to become the managing editor and publisher of both publications as well as the first black owner of the Headlight. As a black woman, every mark of history she reached was twofold, becoming not just the first black person in the top positions, but also the first woman to reach many of those heights as well. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

ANOTHER LOOK AT NESBITT MEMORIAL LIBRARY RIBBON CUTTING FEB. 16

ANOTHER LOOK AT NESBITT MEMORIAL LIBRARY RIBBON CUTTING FEB. 16

ANOTHER LOOK AT NESBITT MEMORIAL LIBRARY RIBBON CUTTING FEB. 16 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Library hosts lawn care program

Library hosts lawn care program

WEIMAR – The Friends of the Weimar Library and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Colorado County are partnering for a home lawn care program. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Walk Across Texas program starts March 1

Walk Across Texas program starts March 1

WEIMAR – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Colorado County is partnering with the Friends of the Weimar Library to host a Walk Across Texas! Adult program. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Trauma training coming to help education professionals

Trauma training coming to help education professionals

LA GRANGE – The Turtle Wing Foundation is hosting a training to help educational professionals and community members. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

And ... the countdown to Magnolia Days Festival has begun

And ... the countdown to Magnolia Days Festival has begun

Have you heard the buzz around town? NO??? Well, you are in for a treat! There is a starstudded music lineup for the Magnolia Days Festival and Columbus’s 200 Birthday Celebration in beautiful, historic downtown Columbus on May 19 and 20. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

SAS SAINTLY NEWS

SAS SAINTLY NEWS

“For dust you are and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:19) Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. St. Anthony will have Mass and Distribution of Ashes at 8:15 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. This is typically a day of fasting and abstaining from meat. Lent is a solemn observance that covers the 40 days, or approximately six weeks, prior to Easter Sunday, in which we reflect on the sacrifice and love Jesus showed us by dying on the cross to save us from our sins. The church will also pray the Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

CISD students receive awards at Wimberly Festival

CISD students receive awards at Wimberly Festival

Columbus High School students apart of the University Interscholastic League’s One-Act Play cast and crew of Blue Stockings under the direction of Lorrie Walla, theatre and technology teacher, competed at the 33rd annual Wimberly Festival. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

RAIDER OF THE WEEK

RAIDER OF THE WEEK

RAIDER OF THE WEEK 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Lions Club hosts annual raffle, roast beef dinner

Lions Club hosts annual raffle, roast beef dinner

SHERIDAN – The Sheridan Lions Club is hosting its annual Raffle and Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Community Center, 5803 S. Logan Park Drive. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

DAR HONORS PROPER FLAG DISPLAY

DAR HONORS PROPER FLAG DISPLAY

DAR HONORS PROPER FLAG DISPLAY 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Average gas prices decrease in Texas

Average gas prices decrease in Texas

02/18/2023 04:27 PM

Nesbitt Memorial Library ribbon cutting to be held Feb. 16

Nesbitt Memorial Library ribbon cutting to be held Feb. 16

Nesbitt Memorial Library has done it! NML is ready to “show and tell” at the Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 16, 4-6 pm. Under the guidance of Susan Chandler, NML director for the past nine years, a strategic master plan was implemented to transform our Columbus public library from good to GREAT! Susan commented, “It took an entire village of caring and industrious individuals working together to make it happen!” 02/15/2023 12:00 AM

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

Public attends community theater production 02/15/2023 12:00 AM

Filing period for May 2023 closes Feb. 17

Filing period for May 2023 closes Feb. 17

If you are interested in serving your community as an elected official, the last day to file for a place on the ballot is Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. 02/15/2023 12:00 AM

City of Columbus receives Financial Reporting award

City of Columbus receives Financial Reporting award

The City of Columbus received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award on Feb. 7. 02/15/2023 12:00 AM