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Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates Texas Arbor Day with school presentations, tree plantings
Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates Texas Arbor Day with school presentations, tree plantings
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Foresters and staff members from Texas A&M Forest Service celebrated Texas Arbor Day on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, with school presentations, tree plantings and tree giveaways across the state. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM
Justice Department finds county elections website inaccessible to disabled residents
Justice Department finds county elections website inaccessible to disabled residents
Editor’s Note: The following report is in ongoing review by the Citizen and will have more details in the coming weeks. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM
County votes no on ESD #1
County votes no on ESD #1
11/07/2023 11:28 PM
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOSTS PUMPKIN PATCH FUNDRAISER
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOSTS PUMPKIN PATCH FUNDRAISER
COLUMBUS – The Habitat for Humanity organization held their second Pumpkin Patch fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as people from all over the county came to contribute and enjoy the fall festivities. Entry was free for those who attended as Habitat looks to make the annual event a staple in Colorado County. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
PUCT Approves Additional Area Code for the Houston Area
PUCT Approves Additional Area Code for the Houston Area
North American Numbering Plan Administrator to Guide Implementation of New 621 Area Code Austin – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved the adoption of an additional area code for the greater Houston area to accommodate continued population growth. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
Achieving early breast cancer detection with mammography excellence
Achieving early breast cancer detection with mammography excellence
Columbus – Columbus Community Hospital’s state-of-the-art 2D digital mammography equipment produces clear images for excellent breast cancer screenings, providing a reliable resource for early detection close to home as Breast Cancer Awareness Month heightens attention around the importance of scheduling a mammogram. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
Patrol Stories visits Columbus Elementary
Patrol Stories visits Columbus Elementary
Patrol Stories visits Columbus Elementary 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hold presentations
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hold presentations
La Grange – The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild had several presentations at their Oct. 26 meeting where they learned different ways to prepare their quilts for competitions. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA AWARDS $10,200 GRANT FOR UPGRADES TO PRAIRIE EDGE MUSEUM
LCRA AWARDS $10,200 GRANT FOR UPGRADES TO PRAIRIE EDGE MUSEUM
Building repairs and new LED lights will enhance museum 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
Runners will race through Columbus at the Hound Song Brewing 5k
Runners will race through Columbus at the Hound Song Brewing 5k
Columbus – When runners cross the starting line at the Hound Song Brewing 5k Run on Nov. 11, they’ll have a special incentive to hurry back. Each runner will be rewarded for their efforts with a souvenir pint glass and their choice of Hound Song craft beers. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar Garden Club plants cool weather flowers
Weimar Garden Club plants cool weather flowers
Weimar Garden Club plants cool weather flowers 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
Lcra awards $25,000 grant for repairs to eagle lake public swimming pool
Lcra awards $25,000 grant for repairs to eagle lake public swimming pool
EAGLE LAKE – A $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the City of Eagle Lake make much-needed repairs to the swimming pool at Eagle Lake Municipal Park. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
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Group connected with EL crimes caught after Mikeska robbery
COLUMBUS – A string of robberies in Eagle Lake allegedly connected to an all-male group out of Houston may have found their conclusion as the Sheriff’s Office reports apprehending the group following a robbery at Mikeska’s Bar-B-Q on Monday, Oct. 23. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
Task force assists in arrest of Glidden man
Task force assists in arrest of Glidden man
The Westside Narcotics Task Force assisted the Colorado County Sheriff’s office with the arrest of a Glidden man during a narcotics investigation Oct. 20. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
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Funding approved, grants passed at City Council
COLUMBUS – The City Council made several resolutions that involve funding for different initiatives in the city. Not only did the council approve resolutions to contribute funding for the “Save Our Opera House” campaign, but they also approved a few grants that assist funds in that campaign as well as the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County to recognize ‘election hero day’
Colorado County to recognize ‘election hero day’
In light of the upcoming election that is currently in the early voting cycle, Nov. 6 will be somewhat of a holiday as the county celebrates Election Hero Day: a day of action to recognize and thank election workers across the county for their tireless efforts to keep democracy running. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Early voting election numbers
Early voting election numbers
The early voting period for the Amendments Elections on Nov. 7 began on Oct. 23 and will run until Nov. 3. Here are some of the early numbers of voter turnout in the county as voters begin the election cycle. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
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Commissioners OK county, courthouse improvements
COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court made several resolutions at their most recent meeting including creating an understanding of assistance during evacuation emergencies with the city of Angleton as well courthouse and county projects and improvements. The following are a few key takeaways from the Oct. 23 Commissioners Court. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Start your engines
Start your engines
Weimar Rotary Club hosts annual car show 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Group, donor invest in Opera House campaign
Group, donor invest in Opera House campaign
The Columbus Community and Industrial Development Corporation approved one half of the requested amount of $105,320 dollars, or $52,660 for the addition of three bathrooms on the second floor, Grand Hall level, of the Stafford Opera House on Oct. 16. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
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