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Jared B. Lovelace Republican for U.S. Congress 10th Congressional District of Texas

The Weimar VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 met for its regular meeting on Feb. 13 with eight members present. The meeting opened according to the Ritual by President Charlene Muras.

COUNTY COURT DISPOSITIONS JUDGE PRAUSE 1/03/2024

WEIMAR – The Weimar Police Department increased its forces after swearing in Jason Ellis to its ranks on Monday, Feb. 19.

On Saturday, March 16, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America will pay tribute to the American heroes who selflessly sacrificed their lives aboard Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739). Join us for a special event at noon ET at the FTLF 739 Monument on the Balsam Valley tip lands in Downeast Maine. The event will be broadcast live on WAA’s official Facebook page and Wreaths Across America Radio.

March marks the observance of Save Your Vision Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of eye health and encouraging proactive steps to preserve our sight. Some of those proactive measures include improving access to eye care, promoting regular eye check-ups and providing resources for people in need.

WEIMAR – A full docket for City Council meant there was plenty to discuss at their Feb. 8 regular meeting. The Council held discussions over the initiatives to improve water quality, recognized different events around town and heard from a former employee seeking longevity pay following his time as a city employee.

The Lower Colorado River Authority is considering requiring its firm water customers to adopt a maximum once-per-week watering schedule that would apply anytime the combined storage of lakes Buchanan and Travis falls below 900,000 acre-feet, or 45% of capacity, including this spring if combined storage is below that level.

COLUMBUS –The City Council had a few actions to review and move on during their Feb. 12 regular meeting. The council discussed several items including the Nesbitt Memorial Library’s annual report as well as deciding when the annual Trash-Off event in the spring will be.

COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court made several actions at the Feb. 12 regular meeting as they confirmed several days of use for the courthouse grounds and discussed the opening of the new elections building.

Columbus Lions help with preservation campaign

Colorado County prides itself on assisting voters with getting their ballots cast and making sure the voices of Colorado County voters are heard by providing accurate voting results.

The Colorado County Elections Office has made an official statement regarding when results of the upcoming primary elections will be released.

The Fayette Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Scholarships, with a deadline of April 1.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for high school students eager to serve their community as junior ambassadors. The seventh annual Junior Ambassador Scholarship Award is now accepting applicants.

I am 59 years old, and I own several different businesses in Colorado county. I have over 20 years of law enforcement experience including as a patrol man, narcotics investigator, criminal investigator and chief investigator for the District Attorney’s Offices in Austin County and Waller County. 

My name is Will Schneider, I am 41 years old and I’m seeking election for Colorado County Justice of the Peace precinct 3. I’m the oldest son of Rhonda and the late Henry Schneider and a lifelong resident of Colorado County. 

I am a 57-year-old retired U.S. Secret Service Agent who is currently serving as Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Colorado County.

During the Thursday meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club, Lions Club President Pat Pavlu welcomed his guest Lion Steve McCullough. McCullough serves as Zone 3B Chair, Lions Club District 2-S5, the largest district of Lions in Texas, with more than 2,265 Lions serving our communities.

Fayette County EMS is at the forefront of redefining how first responders implement trauma-informed care for their personnel in Fayette County.