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Additions to electricity supply chain map strengthen state’s emergency response capability

Additions to electricity supply chain map strengthen state’s emergency response capability

New layers display water and wastewater facilities, roads to critical infrastructure sites 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

2023 Workforce Conference recognizes exemplary Texas employers

2023 Workforce Conference recognizes exemplary Texas employers

AUSTIN – Each year, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and local Workforce Solutions partners recognize employers across Texas for excellence and innovation. The 26th Annual Texas Workforce Conference was held Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2023, in Houston. This year’s theme was “Many Paths, One Mission.” 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Eagle Lake Noon Lions host Live Oak Center speakers

Eagle Lake Noon Lions host Live Oak Center speakers

COLUMBUS – The Nov. 30 meeting of Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club featured speakers from the Live Oak Art Center, Executive Director Carly Howlett and President of the Board of Directors Renee Long. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Various stations used in the charity quilt process

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild delivers to nursing facilities

LA GRANGE – It was a wonderfully productive day for the CVQG, with 22 members in attendance at the Workshop Wednesday. Over 17 quilts were sandwiched (front, batting and backing), more quilts were cut, pieced and ironed. Quilts were readily available for anyone to pick up and finish for our ongoing Charity Quilts Project. Ten quilts had already been delivered to the Schulenburg area nursing facilities last week. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

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Texas Digital Opportunity Plan reaches public comment period

The Texas Broadband Development Office has released its draft of the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan for public comment. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

The Holiday Show opens Dec. 9 in Fayetteville

The Holiday Show opens Dec. 9 in Fayetteville

Arts for Rural Texas recognizes the artistic vision and ingenuity of creative people from around the region. Every year, ARTS opens its doors to celebrate the talents of the surrounding communities. The nonprofit’s annual Holiday Show provides an opportunity for creatives to showcase their work at ARTS’ Ross Gallery and promises to be filled with originality and expression. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Greenhand Quiz L to R: Kim Rubio, Ruby Alamilla, Cullen Schimcek, Hunter Shupak, Collin Morrison, Ashlyn Villanueva, Amanda Spacek (Advisor), Madelyn Rerich, and Fernando Gonzalez Courtesy photos

Weimar FFA competes at Sam Houston LDEs

Weimar FFA members competed at the Texas FFA State Leadership Development Events (LDEs) on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville on Dec. 1 to Dec. 2. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Molina receives Texas Academy of Family Physicians Public Health Award

Molina receives Texas Academy of Family Physicians Public Health Award

GRAPEVINE – Alyssa Molina, MD, MPH, was awarded the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Public Health Award during TAFP’s Annual Session and Primary Care Summit in Grapevine on Nov. 11. The award recognizes individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to the public health of Texas. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Pictured from left are Joe Jimenez, Ms. Hendricks and 1st District Vice Governor Julius Bartek.

Weimar Lions visited by Trail of Lights Rep

11/29/2023 12:20 PM

The Citizen made it out to the streets of San Antonio as R.N. Jason Pulido is pictured here reading the Citizen on his lunch break at Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital.

Citizens around the world

11/29/2023 12:19 PM

Voter registration certificates set to expire at end of year, but renew automatically

Voter registration certificates set to expire at end of year, but renew automatically

New Voter Registration Certificates will be mailed out to all currently registered voters by Dec. 6. These new cards are yellow in color and are effective from Jan. 1, 2024 until Dec. 31, 2025. They will replace any previous Voter Registration Cards/Certificates. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Sandra Thomas

Thomas gets Texas Historical Commission Award of Merit

Eagle Lake native Dr. Sandra C. Thomas was recently honored by the Texas Historical Commission. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Rev. Sunshine Reyes, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Columbus.

EL Noon Lions host Columbus pastor at meeting

EAGLE LAKE – Rev. Sunshine Reyes, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Columbus was the guest speaker at Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club on Thursday, Nov. 16. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

CITIZEN AROUND THE WORLD

CITIZEN AROUND THE WORLD

CITIZEN AROUND THE WORLD 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

WEIMAR LIONS VISITED BY TRAIL OF LIGHTS REP

WEIMAR LIONS VISITED BY TRAIL OF LIGHTS REP

WEIMAR LIONS VISITED BY TRAIL OF LIGHTS REP 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Pictured are Jaxon Wahlberg and Jakelyn Primrose, two rodeo competitors that qualified for an intracontinental competition in Vegas. Courtesy photo

Youth rodeo competitors headed to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Local youth rodeo competitors Jaxon Wahlberg of Nada, age 11, and Jakelyn Primrose of Eagle Lake, age 19, qualified to compete in the Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championship this December. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

LEYENDECKER

LEYENDECKER 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Historical Career Fair planned for San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site

Historical Career Fair planned for San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site

The San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, operated by the Texas Historical Commission, will host a fun day of history and learning activities on Saturday, Dec. 2. Staff and volunteer living historians will demonstrate the trades, crafts and jobs performed by residents of the historic town during its heyday between 1823 and 1836. The programs will be ideal for history lovers and families looking for engaging and hands-on activities to share with children. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Pictured are members of the Columbus Police Department. From left they are Chief Milton “Skip” Edman, Captain Wendy Alley and Lt. Kevin Daniel. Citizen | Trenton Whiting

LOCAL IMPACT OF A NATIONAL ISSUE

Lower police force numbers across the country leave big job for those left 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

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County moves to install energy infrastructure

COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court met following Thanksgiving to discuss and decide on several action items including reviewing applications by a few companies for energy and broadband installations around town. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Curfew for minors repealed

Curfew for minors repealed

11/29/2023 12:00 AM