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Colorado County will hold two separate elections in May. Both elections are equally important for different reasons. It is also imperative that voters pay attention to voting locations and times because each election is different.

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 14.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 15.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 2.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.2 cents in the last week and stands at $4 per gallon.

DISTRICT COURT CASES FILED: In the matter of the marriage of James Tubb and Charlene Tubb, post judgment: motions to enforce (non-AG), filed Mar. 11.

Billy Kahn, president of A Better Columbus, and Rusty Theut, president of the Columbus Rotary Club have announced a partnership where ABC has curated special hanging floral baskets for local merchants, and Rotary is underwriting half the cost.

EAGLE LAKE – At the most recent city council meeting, Mayor Kelley and the city recognized longtime public worker Benito Rangel for 27 years of service to the community. Rangel, one of the longest tenured city workers, received a plaque marking the achievement after spending nearly 30 years with the department.

Texas Health and Human Services’ Aging Services Coordination

Thousands across the Texas Panhandle received wireless emergency alerts Feb. 26 and 27, warning of an eminent, dangerous wildfire on the landscape with the potential to expand. These notifications utilized a first-of-its-kind process, benefiting from major advancements in fire and weather prediction technology and a foundation in strong inter-agency relationships.

The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education, an initiative of the Fayette Community Foundation, proudly announces securing $16,200 in matching funds from local businesses for its March Matching Program, with 53% of the goal already met by the community.

The healthcare industry is losing a staggering $150 billion annually due to a rarely mentioned challenge that affects providers and patients: no-shows.

The Schulenburg Sausage Festival, a day of fun and festivities, is to be held this year on April 6 in downtown Schulenburg.

The Greater Colorado Valley Wellness Council is in the middle of a campaign to help bring awareness to the presence of Child Abuse in the United States in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness month during March.

An Austin County jury deliberated for less than two hours before sentencing a habitual felon to life in prison March 7.

Campaign displays mutual respect in county law enforcement

COLUMBUS – The City Council heard concerns for safety regarding a request for an extra street closure than usual for the Magnolia Days Festival in May. Despite sharing those concerns with the presenters, the Council moved to deny the request along with other actions at the March 11 regular meeting.

COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court are looking to slow down drivers around the county on country and gravel roads according to their comments at the March 11 Commissioners Court regular meeting.

COLUMBUS – The County Office of Emergency Management is working through the process of creating and reviewing the county’s official Hazard Mitigation Plan to help the county prepare for potential risks and apply for natural disaster grants or similar funds. On March 7, the Langford Community Management Service held a public meeting where residents could come and express concerns and point out hot spot areas for hazards.

In the Bill of Rights, there are certain freedoms guaranteed to U.S. citizens to protect from potential oppressive opposition by the government to stop it. This week from March 10 to March 16, the nation is celebrating the First Amendment and the merits of an open and transparent government. Specifically, the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 has gone a long way into keeping government transparent at every level from local school boards to the U.S. Congress.

The recent Joint Primary Elections in Colorado County saw over 5,000 residents hit the polls at their respective polling locations. The final voting numbers were released along with the unofficial results from the Elections Department.

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Remember: Buzzed driving is drunk driving