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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wednesday, Sept. 27 announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching operations recover following natural disasters in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

LIONS CLUB HOSTS COLUMBUS YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS

LA GRANGE – Deborah Bradley, the Director at the Texas Quilt Museum, graciously hosted The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild at the museum on Sept 26.

What started as a notso- simple window painting at The First State Bank in Columbus to support the Cardinals quickly became a friendly competition amongst businesses in town.

BOERNE – A 1970s era made-for-tv vampire production not only led Thomas Edwards to a decades- long career in journalism, but also to the fulfillment of his life-long mission to see his own horror novel published.

The Texas Voter Registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 10.

COLUMBUS – Updates on the $700,000 “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign took center stage during the Sept. 25 City Council meeting.

Despite the recent rainfall in the county, the Colorado County Office of Emergency Management has still advised to continue the burn ban to prevent further fires as the land recovers from the drought conditions in the summer.

COLUMBUS – Several Colorado County departments addressed budget needs including reallocation of funds as well as increases across the board for county clerks during the Sept. 25 Commissioners Court meeting.

COLUMBUS – In a county with a strong connection with its German and European heritage, the Hound Song Brewing Company brought some of that culture back within its walls as they hosted their inaugural “Houndtoberfest” celebration.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Cardinals recognized their homecoming court prior to Friday’s football game on Sept. 22 against Hargrave. The freshman duke was Sean Sutton and the duchess was Lanie Orsak. The sophomore court was represented by Ian Ruvalcaba and Chelsea Vasquez, and the juniors were Will Fitzgerald and Andreanna Shropshire.

John Kohleffel, a third generation Texas State Game Warden spoke with the Weimar Lions Club on Tuesday Sept. 19.

COLUMBUS – The do’s and don’ts of native grass restoration is just one of the topics that will be covered during the latest meeting of the Multi-County New Landowner Educational Series.

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County GOP hosted longtime conservative figurehead as a featured speaker along with several republicans who will soon be on the voting ballots during their candidate meet-and-greet at the Old 300 Saloon on Thursday, Sept. 21.

COLUMBUS – Over 60 seniors, age 55 and up, enjoyed a hot meal of chicken parm with salad and peach cobbler at The Lighthouse at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Executive Director of Three Crosses Ministries and CCSC John Jones (left) accepts $200 donation from Daniel J. Krc (right) and his wife Denise Krc (center). DK Customs LLC donated $200 to the Colorado County Senior Connections - Columbus group. DK Customs LLC is a general construction, remodeling and additions company headed by owner Daniel J. Krc. John Jones, Executive Director of Three Crosses Ministries and CCSC accepted the check from Daniel Krc, and Denise Krc. All donations go to help with the expenses of running the CCSC. If you want to make a donation, please contact threecrossesministries2014@ gmail.com.

COLUMBUS – The Commissioner’s Court approved a proclamation to recognize Oct. 1 through Oct. 7 as National 4-H Week in Colorado County.

It was in Marseilles, France; the year 1599 AD. The reason: to “establish policies to govern trade.” And so began what is known today as a chamber of commerce. The underlying idea was “businesses joining together in a mutual effort to increase commerce… and to establish policies to govern trade.” In the United States the oldest chamber of commerce is New York State Chamber of Commerce, which was “chartered by King George III in 1770…today there are over 5,000 chambers of commerce.” Historically, the chamber served as the hub for business enterprises; and today chambers continue to serve as that hub. Recognized nationally as the place to look for business and community information makes them one of the top organizations that businesses call when scoping out potential investment and/or development. They also serve as one of the first places visitors stop when coming into a community to learn about that community, find places to stay and eat, things to do, and where even locals call for community information.

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