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Wellness Council urges awareness for Child Abuse
Wellness Council urges awareness for Child Abuse
The Greater Colorado Valley Wellness Council is in the middle of a campaign to help bring awareness to the presence of Child Abuse in the United States in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness month during March. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Hazard Mitigation Planning gets public input
Hazard Mitigation Planning gets public input
COLUMBUS – The County Office of Emergency Management is working through the process of creating and reviewing the county’s official Hazard Mitigation Plan to help the county prepare for potential risks and apply for natural disaster grants or similar funds. On March 7, the Langford Community Management Service held a public meeting where residents could come and express concerns and point out hot spot areas for hazards. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Celebrating an open government during ‘Sunshine Week’
Celebrating an open government during ‘Sunshine Week’
In the Bill of Rights, there are certain freedoms guaranteed to U.S. citizens to protect from potential oppressive opposition by the government to stop it. This week from March 10 to March 16, the nation is celebrating the First Amendment and the merits of an open and transparent government. Specifically, the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 has gone a long way into keeping government transparent at every level from local school boards to the U.S. Congress. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
The numbers behind the election
The numbers behind the election
The recent Joint Primary Elections in Colorado County saw over 5,000 residents hit the polls at their respective polling locations. The final voting numbers were released along with the unofficial results from the Elections Department. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Plan for a sober driver this St. Patrick’s Day
Plan for a sober driver this St. Patrick’s Day
Remember: Buzzed driving is drunk driving 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
BIRTHS
BIRTHS
RICHARDSON 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
ROAD CLOSURES
ROAD CLOSURES
The following are reported road closures in Colorado County: Frontage Road, Eastboound from Willow Creek to Crooked Road has full closure from March 6 and May 14. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Council denies extra street closing for Magnolia Days
Council denies extra street closing for Magnolia Days
COLUMBUS – The City Council heard concerns for safety regarding a request for an extra street closure than usual for the Magnolia Days Festival in May. Despite sharing those concerns with the presenters, the Council moved to deny the request along with other actions at the March 11 regular meeting. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Commissioners discuss speed limits, connectivity
Commissioners discuss speed limits, connectivity
COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court are looking to slow down drivers around the county on country and gravel roads according to their comments at the March 11 Commissioners Court regular meeting. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Camaraderie shown in Sheriff’s election
Camaraderie shown in Sheriff’s election
Campaign displays mutual respect in county law enforcement 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Pioneering wildfire alert system tested during Texas Panhandle fires
Pioneering wildfire alert system tested during Texas Panhandle fires
Thousands across the Texas Panhandle received wireless emergency alerts Feb. 26 and 27, warning of an eminent, dangerous wildfire on the landscape with the potential to expand. These notifications utilized a first-of-its-kind process, benefiting from major advancements in fire and weather prediction technology and a foundation in strong inter-agency relationships. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
5K race at Sausage Festival raises funds for Alliance for College & Career Student Success
5K race at Sausage Festival raises funds for Alliance for College & Career Student Success
The Schulenburg Sausage Festival, a day of fun and festivities, is to be held this year on April 6 in downtown Schulenburg. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
FFA Reserve Champions
FFA Reserve Champions
03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Healthcare industry loses $150B annually from no-shows
Healthcare industry loses $150B annually from no-shows
The healthcare industry is losing a staggering $150 billion annually due to a rarely mentioned challenge that affects providers and patients: no-shows. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
March matching program accelerates support for rural workforce development
March matching program accelerates support for rural workforce development
The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education, an initiative of the Fayette Community Foundation, proudly announces securing $16,200 in matching funds from local businesses for its March Matching Program, with 53% of the goal already met by the community. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Lindemann wins primary for sheriff’s post
Lindemann wins primary for sheriff’s post
There will be a new sheriff in town after the results of the 2024 primary elections on Tuesday, March 5 as Justin Lindemann took the voting majority during the election. The Colorado County Elections Office released the unofficial results of the joint primaries at around 10 p.m. that night. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE NOON LIONS HOST BUSINESS OWNER OF NEW LOCATION
EAGLE LAKE NOON LIONS HOST BUSINESS OWNER OF NEW LOCATION
During the Thursday, Feb. 29 meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club, member, Rev. Margarita Arroyo welcomed guest speaker, Bret Cappleman, owner of the new Apple Ace Lumber at 200 Glen Flora Road in Eagle Lake. Cappleman invited the Lions and the community to visit the store for their Grand Opening celebration on March 1 and March 2. The entire store has been enlarged and renewed and stocked with a boutique as well as a large variety of hardware, tools, lumber and services such as glass and key cutting. Pictured are Rev. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Leyco Real Estate donates time to Habitat for Humanity
Leyco Real Estate donates time to Habitat for Humanity
Leyco Real Estate Company came out to help install insulation at Colorado County Habitat for Humanity’s 30th Home. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Spring Break arrives for the Weimar Public Library
Spring Break arrives for the Weimar Public Library
Spring Break is here for Weimar schools, meaning the Weimar Library has plenty to do for students and families with a little more time on their hands. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Most LCRA agricultural customers will go without Highland Lakes water in 2024
Most LCRA agricultural customers will go without Highland Lakes water in 2024
Ongoing severe drought continues to impact region’s water supply reservoirs As the region continues to deal with the effects of a severe drought, the Lower Colorado River Authority has determined no water from the Highland Lakes will be available for most LCRA agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties in 2024. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Man with connection to missing child case arrested
Man with connection to missing child case arrested
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Police Department potentially took a stand against child trafficking in Colorado County as they successfully arrested a man allegedly connected with the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl in Missouri City the week prior. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen