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AUSTIN – The Office of the Attorney General has announced that Texas, along with the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of law enforcement partners nationwide, is conducting Operation Stop Scam Calls to combat the nationwide problem of illegal telemarketing and robocalls by which companies and scammers target and harass U.S. consumers.

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The Colorado County Fair Association welcomes the children of Colorado County to compete in the Colorado County Fair Little Miss, Little Mister, and Junior Miss Pageant contests.

COLUMBUS – At the Colorado County Commissioners Court meeting on July 24, the county was presented the 2022 Excellence in Safety Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool for its record of excellence in involvement and commitment to safety in the workplace, as well as for controlling workers’ compensation claims.

Commissioners hear mixed views on Emergency Service District formation

When Donna Kunz, a Columbus native, was first invited to serve on the Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council in August 2019, she knew she would be able to share her experience of living with an acquired brain injury, but educating people on what it really means has been Kunz’s mission since receiving her invitation in June to serve again.

SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation held its second annual Scholar Social on July 6, welcoming 13 new Stanzel Scholars.

Lake levels decline; scorching temperatures causing high water use, evaporation

AUSTIN – This year, hunters in Texas will notice an increase in messaging about Chronic Wasting Disease and its impacts to the state as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launches a new public awareness campaign.

Wine Spectator, an international print and digital publication known for being one of the world’s leading authorities on wine and restaurants, recently released their 2023 Restaurant Awards, The Falls Texas earned a Best of Award of Excellence from the publication.

After a summer of relaxation, the start of a new school year generates mixed emotions among students. Many children look forward to being back on campus with their friends but may not revel in the idea of waking up early or doing homework each night.

COLUMBUS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eagle Lake Remembers

COLUMBUS – Hunting season is here, and Tractor Supply Company is inviting all of its Columbus deer and wildlife enthusiasts to stop by for its upcoming Deer and Wildlife event.

Colorado County is filled with many organizations and outstanding individuals whose focus is simply–to serve! An appropriate tag line might be, “A Community of Service.” Difficult to name all the service organizations, but from the people of Columbus and throughout Colorado County a very large, “Thank You” to all the organizations, their members, and any who volunteer hours of their life to serve in their communities and for all they give to create, support, and grow a deeper quality of life.

Sheriff ’s Report

Columbus Police Report

COLORADO COUNTY COURT DISPOSITIONS JUDGE PRAUSE MAY 31 Octavio Gaucin, 25, Eagle Lake, driving while intoxicated 2nd offense. Defendant was sentenced to 2 years probation and accessed a $500 fine plus court costs.

The Colorado County Fair Pageant will take place at the fairgrounds on Thursday, Sept. 7 with the Junior Queen Contest starting around 7 p.m. and the Queen Contest to follow around 8 p.m.