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National Night Out in Colorado County

National Night Out in Colorado County

Communities celebrate peace officers throughout nationwide event 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

KLAM WINS PKC COONHUNTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

KLAM WINS PKC COONHUNTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

KLAM WINS PKC COONHUNTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Texas HHSC encourages preventive care for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Texas HHSC encourages preventive care for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

COLUMBUS FFA HOSTS SPEAKER ON BREAST CANCER DIFFICULTIES

COLUMBUS FFA HOSTS SPEAKER ON BREAST CANCER DIFFICULTIES

COLUMBUS FFA HOSTS SPEAKER ON BREAST CANCER DIFFICULTIES 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Eagle Lake Noon Lions host Texas historian, local business owner

Eagle Lake Noon Lions host Texas historian, local business owner

On Thursday, October 5, Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed historian Dr. Sandra Thomas and Jerry Sims, General Manager of Eagle Lake Rod and Gun Club. Sims spoke briefly about the handsome decoy ducks he creates, while Dr. Thomas spoke on a piece of interesting history with “Eagle Lake: Sugar City” The sugar industry, which began in Texas before the start of the Civil War in 1861, was revived in the late 1880s in the Colorado River basin near Eagle Lake. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

WEIMAR LIONS WELCOME NEW MEMBER

WEIMAR LIONS WELCOME NEW MEMBER

WEIMAR LIONS WELCOME NEW MEMBER 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Noah’s Ark Coffee House brings back Friday Night Live

Noah’s Ark Coffee House brings back Friday Night Live

COLUMBUS – Noah’s Ark Coffee House restarted their live music event series ‘Friday Night Live’ on Oct. 6. Pastor Daniel Poré, founder of Noah’s Ark Coffee, has revived the event to showcase the musical talent of the youth in the area starting with his own daughter, Faith Poré. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Farm Service reminds livestock producers of drought assistance

Farm Service reminds livestock producers of drought assistance

COLLEGE STATION – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds drought impacted producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency Haying and Grazing on Conservation Reserve Program to provide financial assistance to eligible producers for 2023 grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire and provide water for impacted livestock. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Precinct 3 JP, Elections Office move locations

Precinct 3 JP, Elections Office move locations

COLUMBUS – The Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office has permanently moved to the Colorado County Annex, located at 318 Spring St., Suite 101. The Colorado County Election Office has temporarily moved to the opposite side of the annex into Suite 111. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

October is deadly month for Texas pedestrians

October is deadly month for Texas pedestrians

AUSTIN – Fall and winter months bring shorter days and less light, making it harder for drivers to see–and safely avoid– pedestrians. October saw the highest number of pedestrian crashes in 2022. That’s why TxDOT is using National Pedestrian Safety Month to launch its “Be Safe. Drive Smart” campaign and remind Texans that pedestrians are our most vulnerable road users. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

FORAGE TEAM TAKES TOP FIVE SPOT

FORAGE TEAM TAKES TOP FIVE SPOT

FORAGE TEAM TAKES TOP FIVE SPOT 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Save our Opera House campaign gains steam

Save our Opera House campaign gains steam

COLUMBUS – The fight to restore and maintain the R.E. Stafford Opera House has gained momentum as donors have contributed a significant amount of funding to assist the cause. The Columbus Historic Preservation Trust held their second town hall meeting on Oct. 2 in the Buddy Rau room of the opera house and finished the night receiving $9,400 in donations. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

County rescinds burn ban after significant rainfall

County rescinds burn ban after significant rainfall

After the recent rainfall in the area, County Judge Ty Prause and the Commissioners officially ordered to rescind the county burn ban that was first enacted on July 24. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Sheriff pulls from election, endorses candidate

Sheriff pulls from election, endorses candidate

The longtime sheriff of Colorado County will be serving the final months of his 42-year tenure as an officer before the primary and county elections approach in 2024. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

EAGLE LAKE SWEARS IN NEW OFFICER

EAGLE LAKE SWEARS IN NEW OFFICER

EAGLE LAKE SWEARS IN NEW OFFICER 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Sedlock

First National Bank of Eagle Lake promotes Sedlock to president

EAGLE LAKE – The First National Bank of Eagle Lake announced the promotion of Leslie Sedlock to the position of President on Oct. 1. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Protect your eyes during annular eclipse

Protect your eyes during annular eclipse

All eyes will be on the path of the upcoming annular eclipse Oct. 14, but a Texas Tech Physicians expert advises the public to take precautions. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Voter registration deadline approaches

Voter registration deadline approaches

Those hoping to vote in the Nov. 7 amendments elections have a limited time to register to vote as the voter registration deadline nears. The final day to register to vote and have a say in the upcoming amendments elections is Tuesday, Oct. 10. Early voting begins Oct. 23 and ends on Nov. 3 according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office. Voters will decide on 14 potential amendments including measures to increase the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000, with homeowners 65 and older getting an additional $40,000 exemption as well as other property tax related bills. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

ESD concerns addressed at town hall

ESD concerns addressed at town hall

COLUMBUS – A spirited debate on the effects of an emergency service district to taxpayers and local volunteer fire departments took place at the CVFD’s Oct. 2 town hall meeting. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Whiting

Promotions announced at the Citizen

Whiting named managing editor, Hale is new sports editor 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Lights, Camera, Action

Lights, Camera, Action

Motivate Pictures brings filming to Columbus 10/04/2023 12:00 AM