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WEIMAR LIONS WELCOME NEW MEMBER

On Thursday, October 5, Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed historian Dr. Sandra Thomas and Jerry Sims, General Manager of Eagle Lake Rod and Gun Club. Sims spoke briefly about the handsome decoy ducks he creates, while Dr. Thomas spoke on a piece of interesting history with “Eagle Lake: Sugar City” The sugar industry, which began in Texas before the start of the Civil War in 1861, was revived in the late 1880s in the Colorado River basin near Eagle Lake.

COLUMBUS FFA HOSTS SPEAKER ON BREAST CANCER DIFFICULTIES

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

KLAM WINS PKC COONHUNTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

The longtime sheriff of Colorado County will be serving the final months of his 42-year tenure as an officer before the primary and county elections approach in 2024.

Motivate Pictures brings filming to Columbus

Whiting named managing editor, Hale is new sports editor

COLUMBUS – A spirited debate on the effects of an emergency service district to taxpayers and local volunteer fire departments took place at the CVFD’s Oct. 2 town hall meeting.

Those hoping to vote in the Nov. 7 amendments elections have a limited time to register to vote as the voter registration deadline nears. The final day to register to vote and have a say in the upcoming amendments elections is Tuesday, Oct. 10. Early voting begins Oct. 23 and ends on Nov. 3 according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office. Voters will decide on 14 potential amendments including measures to increase the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000, with homeowners 65 and older getting an additional $40,000 exemption as well as other property tax related bills.

All eyes will be on the path of the upcoming annular eclipse Oct. 14, but a Texas Tech Physicians expert advises the public to take precautions.

EAGLE LAKE – The First National Bank of Eagle Lake announced the promotion of Leslie Sedlock to the position of President on Oct. 1.

EAGLE LAKE SWEARS IN NEW OFFICER

Earlier this year, members of the community shared their opinions and asked questions about the 1093 Rails to Trails project during three public meetings.

Second production payment for farmers hit by record high input costs

LOLA & CO. BOUTIQUE OPENS DOORS IN COLUMBUS

In last week’s edition within the Columbus volleyball coverage of Sage Thomas and Ally Tribe’s career accomplishments, Sage Thomas is incorrectly named as Thompson throughout the story. Thomas eclipsed the 4,000-assist mark this season as a consistent performer in her years as a varsity player. The Citizen would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

The Wellness Council has been holding a STOP BULLYING Art Contest in conjunction with the National Stop Bullying awareness month for October.

COLUMBUS – The Lighthouse at St. Paul Lutheran Church served as hosts for the Colorado County Senior Connections group on Wednesday, Sept. 20.

Weimar Encore Lions welcomed District Governor Jane Curlee Istre for their noon luncheon meeting on Sept. 30. Along with Curlee was First District Governer Julius Bartek and District Zone Chait Stuart Mica. Istre talked about the support Lions provide for local communities and the organization’s involvement in service projects in the community as well as internationally.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITS EL LIONS