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DISTRICT COURT CASES FILED: AUG 11

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

Ladies’ Night Out, Christmas on the Colorado Lighted Parade, Santa Claus Museum open every Friday now from 12 noon to 6 p.m., Lunch & Learns, Columbus High School Career Fair, becoming a Film Friendly Texas town, and even a Casino Night are some of the projects that the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is working on. Combined with school being back in session and sports ramping up, it is the beginning of busy times in Columbus and Colorado County.

Labor Day weekend is much-anticipated. Many people look forward to Labor Day weekend because it offers one last extended break to enjoy summer weather. Though summer does not officially end until September is nearly over, for many people Labor Day, which is celebrated annually on the first Monday in September, marks the unofficial end of summer.

COLUMBUS – The call is going out for entries in the 45th annual Colorado County Fair Parade on Sept. 16.

We’ve finally broken the longest string of 100-plus degree temperature days in history! Rain last Monday and the disturbance from South Texas storms cooled us off for a couple of days below 100-degree temperatures! That’s a cause célèbre for sure!

Eagle Lake Remembers

Out To Pastor

COUNTY COURT CASES: In the matter of the estate of Annie Margaret Moore, deceased, application muniment of title, filed Aug. 2.

Columbus Police Report

GARDENS GLOW

AUGUST BEAUTIFICATION OF THE MONTH

Woods, Waters, and Wildlife

COLUMBUS – City Council gave the green light Aug. 14 to an Eagle Scout project to place new trash cans at the Courthouse Square and other popular spots around town.

Municipal, county and volunteer fire departments are staying busy extinguishing a seemingly endless outbreak of grass and structural fires across Colorado County.

Sheriff’s sergeant lauded for her years of service

Columbus Eye Associates and Columbus Optical Company are proud to announce the addition of Dr. Beena Shah to their medical staff.

Since 2015, the Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) has awarded $43,500 to nonprofit programs enhancing local arts, culture, social welfare, health, conservation, and education. FCF’s 2023 Community Impact Grant cycle opens September 1st and closes September 30th, accessible through its new online portal. Beginning this year, funding priorities for the Community Impact Grant will focus on mental health and workforce development and education. Eligible nonprofits are able to apply for funding through FCF’s two signature programs: The Red Door Fund for Mental Health and The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education.

The First National Bank of Eagle Lake is proud to announce the August 8th groundbreaking ceremony for their new home office, which will be located at 1220 E Main St Eagle Lake, Texas. The project is the single largest investment in the history of this bank. It is a necessary step toward strengthening operational efficiency and a commitment set by the bank towards continuing to provide financial services for Colorado and Wharton Counties.

Colorado County Commissioners Court took place once again August 14, 2023 at 9:00am. Located at Colorado County Courthouse in the County Courtroom on 400 Spring St Columbus, Texas 78934.

Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed an arrest warrant Thursday August 10, 2023 at approximately 11:00 am at the 1900 block of Bowie Street in Columbus, Texas. The operation was the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Westside High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA), a Narcotics Task Force. Suspect by the name of Ray Coleman age 43, was located and arrested on active warrant for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. This task force covers four counties and is comprised of investigators from Austin County Sheriff’s Office, Bellville PD, Sealy PD, Hempstead PD, Waller County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, and DEA. The Colorado County Attorney’s Office assisted with the investigation along with local authorities joining to assist with the operation as well.