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I am 36 years old; I was raised on a farm and ranch, like many others throughout our community. I began my law enforcement career in 2009. I spent the majority of that time with the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office, working through the ranks of Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Auto Theft Investigator, Sergeant Investigator, and currently Chief Deputy. 

I’m 53 years old. I’m self-employed in the sand and gravel business, I haul sand, gravel and dirt materials along constructing building pads, entrances, driveways and road maintenance. I also bale hay and raise cattle.

I am 48 years old. I started my career in the construction industry in my teens. I worked in road and bridge construction in the early 90s including the San Jacinto River I-10 bridge. I have also worked in commercial and residential construction throughout my life such as Recreation centers in Houston, Bush Intercontinental terminal A and various hotels throughout the state. I have worked on and overseen many different construction sites. Some of my duties were supervisory over the years where I was to oversee employees and contractors and ensure the job stayed within budget and timeline. I worked for RICE CISD for 11 years with 9 of them being Grounds Director overseeing and working with the maintenance crew. I am currently self-employed in the construction industry as well as helping my wife with R&R Shaved Ice.

I have lived in Colorado county, Texas specifically Eagle Lake, for 39 years.

I am 53 years old. I am the current constable of precinct 4 for Colorado County. I received my peace officer license in 1991 before I began working with the city of Richwood Police Department in Brazoria County for 10 and a half years.

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.

I am 44 years old, and I am the current Colorado County Tax Assessor Collector.

WEIMAR LIONS HOST LOCAL CANDIDATE TO DISCUSS PLATFORM

Wreaths Across America , in collaboration with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project proudly announces the launch of a new, free webinar series for educators. These four-part quarterly webinars aim to equip educators and youth of all ages with the vast resources available from the Library of Congress and will focus on how teachers and students can participate in collecting, preserving, and sharing veterans’ stories critical to our nation’s history and the teaching of the next generation about the value of freedom.

COLUMBUS – Out of the 545 public libraries in the state of Texas, the Nesbitt Memorial Library has distinguished itself as part of the top 15% in terms of quality and excellence after being awarded the 2023 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award.

GLIDDEN – The crack of gunfire filled the air around Ms. Molly’s bar nearly an hour after midnight on Sunday, Jan. 28. The reported shots fired at the Glidden bar led to the arrests of two men who were found with two handguns that are alleged to be the weapons in use during the firing.

EAGLE LAKE – A task force composed of investigators from several local departments apprehended and booked a trio of alleged drug distributors in Eagle Lake in the early morning on Feb. 1 according to police.

Veteran journalist Jimmy Galvan has been named area editor for The Sealy News and the Colorado County Citizen, overseeing the newsgathering operations at both publications.

The March 5 election is a Primary, meaning that a political party holds the election.

COLUMBUS LIONS HEAR FROM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REP

Broken pipe system floods Holiday Inn

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to Gas-Buddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 9.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 33.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 0.5 cents in the last week and stands at $3.87 per gallon.

Chamber of Commerce holds membership meeting