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COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Citizens Candidates Forum took place last Wednesday, March 22 at Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St.

RECORD SET AT “THE BIG ONE” COLUMBUS COUNTRY MARKET

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BRENHAM – Keeping a hive of bees can be an educational family activity as well as providing honey for your table and pollination for your garden and flowering plants. Most city ordinances allow up to two bee hives per city lot.

The public is invited to join history enthusiasts at Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St., to learn about a new book highlighting German immigration to the Columbus area.

The Turkey and Dressing Meal for Columbus Troop 312, sponsored by the Columbus Noon Lions Club, is rescheduled for Sunday, April 16.

The Turtle Wing Foundation invites the public to kick off Autism Acceptance Month with Turtle Wing Day on April 5.

As we are rolling through 2023, we stop to celebrate the 200th birthday of Columbus with several upcoming events. First, on Saturday, April 22, at 11 a.m., everyone is invited to a Tree Dedication at Mid-Town Park in Columbus. “Trees for the Future, In Honor of Our Past” is the community’s opportunity to honor or remember someone special in their life with a listing on a plaque at one of these trees: Veteran’s Tree, Law Enforcement Tree, Volunteer Fire Department Tree, Emergency Medical Services Tree, and Loved One’s Tree. Each listing is $100, and applications are available at the Chamber office.

LOG CABIN PLAYHOUSE RAFFLE

Community attends classical guitar recital at LOAC

DISTRICT COURT DISPOSITIONS JUDGE OLD FEB 17

JANUARY 26, 2023

On February 1st Officer Trench observed a vehicle speeding in the 600 block of S. McCarty and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was found to be driving with an invalid license with previous convictions. Subsequently, the situation escalated and Terrence Carter, 27, of Eagle Lake was arrested for driving while license invalid with previous convictions, resisting arrest, and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. He was then transported to the Colorado County Jail.

MARCH COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD

CGC MARCH YARD OF THE MONTH

COLUMBUS – The City Council met in regular session March 13 to discuss the appointment of an associate judge and conduct a second reading regarding expenditures.

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Commissioners met in regular session March 13 to discuss land replats and the speed limit on county roads in Precinct 2.

EAGLE LAKE – The City Council met in regular session March 14 to discuss items on the agenda. At the beginning of the meeting, public comments from Eagle Lake residents and residents from Missouri City and La Marque, spoke concerning City Manager Charles “Tink” Jackson who they say served on the city councils in their cities before coming to Eagle Lake. Residents also voiced their support for Police Chief Kris Abbott.