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As the extreme, prolonged drought throughout the region continues, the Lower Colorado River Authority has entered Stage 2 of its drought response and is asking its water customers to cut back water use by 10%-20%. “This is a serious drought, and everyone needs to step up and do their part to reduce water use,” said John Hofmann, LCRA executive vice president of Water. “We have enough water, but we don’t have enough water to waste.”

ISB SUPPORTS TEACHERS AS THEY HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL

BRAND NEW GAGA BALL PIT

ISB SHOWS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

Friends of the library Sisters, Frances Sunderman Warfield and Marilyn Sunderman Hunt are delighted to present some of the first items to be included in this year’s Silent Auction. An integral part of the Eagle Lake Friends of the Library Dinner and Auction benefitting the Eula and David Wintermann Library. Frances is holding a bright fabric covered wire woven basket to hold your creative choice of decorative items. In the front is a pair of black metal, “Star of Texas”, Candle Holders to illuminate that special place on your wall. Marilyn presents a large white bowl rimmed in red, decorated with sprigs of Holly, Mistletoe and Pine, perfect for serving Holiday goodies. These 3 selections are just hints at the large variety of Silent Auction items that are being donated by local folks and businesses here in Eagle Lake. Be sure to mark your calendars for September 23, 2023 and purchase Dinner ($12) and Raffle ($20) Tickets soon from any Friends of the Library members. Or visit the Eula and David Wintermann Library to see the Silent Auction items on display and purchase your tickets while you are there.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Christian Women’s Organization will host its annual fundraiser featuring, “The Laura Hastedt Art Tiffin,” on Sept. 23 at the Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St.

Upon retirement, my life changed in few ways. I’m still as busy as before; I just don’t get a paycheck for being busy. Nothing has changed that much.

District Judge Jeff Steinhauser handed down the harshest possible punishment on August 8, 2023 to former parole officer from Victoria, Texas. For the sexual abuse of a child that occurred in Wallis, Texas back in 2015.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the State Wildfire Preparedness Level to Level 4 due to the recent increase in wildfire activity across the state and the growing potential for wildfires to become more severe, making them harder to control.

Woods, Waters, and Wildlife

ALTAIR – The Columbus cross-country team started their season with the Rice 3000 as they try to repeat their performance from their strong season last year. The Cards regional runners from last season will be hoping to reach peak form early on and find their pace as they navigate a season with a lot of promise. After a season opening run, the Cards will be looking to continue their improvement as the season progresses.

A refresher course in school bus safety

In last week’s front-page coverage of the DWI probation hearing, the name of the victim is misspelled throughout. The victim’s name is mistakenly attributed as “Charlie” and should be displayed as “Charley”.

On August 5th, 2023 at approximately 6 p.m., the Eagle Lake Police Department and the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office responded to J & K’s Corner in Eagle Lake in reference to a report of shots fired.

The 2023-24 school year has officially begun as Colorado County High School schools all around the area open their doors for students to return. With Weimar High School and Rice Consolidated High School returning on Aug. 9 and Columbus High School returning on Aug. 10, schools take their official first day as they begin another school year.

Merrill and Elaine Luman first married August 8, 1950 at the exciting age of 21. 74 years letter and these two love birds are as strong as ever. Merrill and Elaine Luman had two sons, Preston and Sean Luman as well as three grandkids. First living in the Houston area, Merrill moved to Columbus to start a community choir, while Elaine focused on researching and helping others place historical markers on their homes. When not helping others place historical markers on their homes, Elaine made a long career helping her community in another way by being a high school counselor. Merrill Luman worked in the Southern Baptist church as well. Please join us as we not only celebrate two individuals for an outstanding accomplishment but we also recognize the overall commitment, love, faith and sacrifice that it took to sub-stain something so beautiful for so long. From everyone here at the Colorado County Citizen, Congratulations on 74 years Elaine and Merrill Luman.

EAGLE LAKE – A dinner and auction to benefit the Eula & David Wintermann Library is set for Sept. 23 at the Community Center, officials said.

COLUMBUS –The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association has announced the programs for the upcoming Colorado County Lunch-N-Learn Series, which focuses on gardening and horticulture.

South Central Texas Rural Philanthropy is back and on November 3rd 2023, in La Grange Texas with featured speakers from all over Texas. This event will be hosted by the Fayette Community Foundation (FCF), a professional development conference which is designed to alleviate the strain on our local nonprofits. They plan to do so by building their organizational capacity and strengthening their relationships with variety of funders. The goal is that no longer will rural nonprofits have to spend hundreds of dollars to attend professional development conferences miles out of town, because many nonprofit organizations can’t afford the expenses to go. Also joining FCF is Title Sponsor, and the Stanzel Family Foundation in hopes to bring that education local while ensuring it stays affordable for rural nonprofits so they can attend.

Out To Pastor

Industry State Bank and the Nesbitt Memorial Library cohosted a second Cyber Security Event at the Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus on August 3, 2023. The highly anticipated and informative event included some guess speakers such as, Rachal Kozel and Ricardo Diaz who are both employees of Industry State Bank. They covered topics such as the top cyber crimes, scams, phishing, and smishing examples. Also informing some red flags to look out for, social media tips when it comes to scams on there and the rise of (AI), Artificial Intelligence and just basic key cyber security tips to keep information safe online. Rachel Kozel of Industry State Bank along with everyone from Nesbitt Memorial Library, would like to thank everyone who came out to learn.