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Community celebrates And Then’s YOUniversity grand opening
Community celebrates And Then’s YOUniversity grand opening
On Saturday, March 23rd, And Then hosted an open house event that brought together community members, supporters, and local businesses for a day of celebration and connection. The event, held at the newly renovated And Then facility on Lyons Ave., showcased the organization’s dedication to empowering young adults with learning challenges and providing them with meaningful opportunities. One of the highlights of the event was the unveiling of And Then’s latest initiative, the YOUniversity concept. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM
Seasons of Colorado County photo submissions due May 1
Seasons of Colorado County photo submissions due May 1
Submit a photo by April 15 to be entered to win a complimentary copy of the photo book 04/10/2024 12:00 AM
Housing, transportation needs assessment launched by TAMU School Of Public Health
Housing, transportation needs assessment launched by TAMU School Of Public Health
A Housing and Transportation Needs Assessment for Colorado County has been launched by Texas A&M University School of Public Health in partnership with The Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley, a group of around 200 local citizens actively committed to improving the overall health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities within Colorado County. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM
Save Our Opera House holds event, gives update
Save Our Opera House holds event, gives update
COLUMBUS – The Save Our Opera House campaign has been making steady progress towards returning the Stafford Opera House to operation; a fact that was revealed at their recent event held in the Buddy Rau room on Thursday, April 4. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar public library with spring events
Weimar public library with spring events
It’s nearing the middle of April and there is still so much to do with spring cleaning or organizing the flower beds. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM
ARTS announces lecture series: Why Shakespeare?
ARTS announces lecture series: Why Shakespeare?
Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) not only cultivates children’s creativity, but it also inspires adults with the Spectrum Lecture Series. The program is an informative and entertaining series on culture, presented by local and renowned artists and experts of diverse and interesting backgrounds. The series allows participants to immerse themselves in learning and increase their knowledge of the arts. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM
Celebrating National Public Health Week 2024 campaigns
Celebrating National Public Health Week 2024 campaigns
To celebrate the recently passed 29th annual National Public Health Week from April 1 to April 7, 2024, we’re lifting up five public health campaigns that have helped create safer, stronger, and healthier communities over the last 30 years. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM
State legislators OK $16M for Columbus
State legislators OK $16M for Columbus
COLUMBUS – The Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham delivered good news to city officials as well as a few checks for a total of $16 million in regional mitigation program grants for various water related projects around the town and the county. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM
Elections office preps for spring polls
Elections office preps for spring polls
Colorado County will hold two separate elections in May. Both elections are equally important for different reasons. It is also imperative that voters pay attention to voting locations and times because each election is different. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM
Commissioners Court continues to change speed limits
Commissioners Court continues to change speed limits
COLUMBUS – The April 8 regular meeting for the Colorado County Commissioners Court saw the entity change more speed limits on county roads and recognize several proclamations to celebrate national initiatives. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM
Flag display of the month chosen
Flag display of the month chosen
The John Everett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Robert Rankin Chapter #62, Sons of the American Revolution presented Herb & Peggy Fish, located at 1353 CR 151, Columbus, Texas, with the American Flag display certificates for April 2024. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM
COURT RECORDS
COURT RECORDS
DISTRICT COURT CASES FILED: 04/03/2024 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS
COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS
04/03/2024 12:00 AM
Solar eclipse 2024: A celestial phenomenon
Solar eclipse 2024: A celestial phenomenon
04/03/2024 12:00 AM
County GOP picks delegates at convention
County GOP picks delegates at convention
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Republican party discussed several initiatives and plans during their March 23 convention at the county multipurpose room. The event covered precinct republicans as well as county representatives. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE CHAMBER HOLDS MIXER
EAGLE LAKE CHAMBER HOLDS MIXER
EAGLE LAKE CHAMBER HOLDS MIXER 04/03/2024 12:00 AM
Longtime local worker hits 45 years
Longtime local worker hits 45 years
Columbus store celebrates milestone anniversary 04/03/2024 12:00 AM
New city manager brings experience, professionalism
New city manager brings experience, professionalism
WEIMAR – When new city manager Richard Whitten accepted the position in early March, he solved a months-long concern as the city had been without a manager since June of 2023. With his hire, Weimar has brought in a professional that values the advancement of members under his leadership. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake Easter Egg Hunt
Eagle Lake Easter Egg Hunt
City celebrates Easter with family-friendly event 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
City introduces new Manager, Fire Marshal resigns post
City introduces new Manager, Fire Marshal resigns post
WEIMAR – The Weimar City Council meeting on March 14 saw significant developments as they publicly introduced the new city manager Richard Whitten and accepted Fire Marshal Russ McAfee’s resignation. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Slew of road closures confirmed
Slew of road closures confirmed
COLUMBUS – Several spring and summer events have officially been confirmed as the city moved to approve road closures for three separate events. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen