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COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Mayors held a Mayoral Meeting around noon at Nancy’s Steak House on Tuesday, April 25.

Community nonprofit event a success

COLUMBUS – At their meeting on April 24, the Colorado County Commissioners approved four proclamations to be recognized in Colorado County throughout the month of May.

RAGIN CAJUN TEAM ROPING

AUSTIN – On May 1, Governor Greg Abbott encouraged Texans across the state to recognize 2023 Small Business Week in Texas and celebrate the essential role Texas’ 3.1 million small businesses play in our state’s innovative, thriving economy. In recognition of the contributions and achievements of Texas small businesses, the Governor issued a proclamation officially designating April 30-May 6, 2023 as Small Business Week in Texas.

Mental Health Awareness Month matters because there are a good number of Colorado County citizens who are living miserable lives with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Suicidal Thoughts, Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Addictions, Eating Disorders, lack of hope, lack of joy, medications that aren’t working and lack of money or transportation in order to receive treatment. And then there’s their families who don’t understand and/or totally worn out by years of dealing with a loved one whose life has so many ups and downs everyone feels like they are living in a bad soap opera.

AUSTIN – On April 26, Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being named the Best State for Business by the nation’s leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine for a record-shattering 19th year in a row.

Find out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Impacts from wind and water can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur regardless of the storm’s strength. Know if you live in an area prone to flooding, if you live in an evacuation zone, and identify any structural weaknesses in your home.

AUSTIN – On April 21, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated three major employment milestones following the release of March jobs data showing Texas again breaking all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Texas labor force.

Over 100 teams participate in Ragin Cajun Team Roping

Early voting started April 24 and the Colorado County Elections Office has calculated the following stats from the first day: 54 total people voted – 30 at the Colorado County Annex, 6 at the Weimar City Hall, and 18 at the Eagle Lake Community Center.

Community comes out for tree dedication at park

55-year old patient delivers healthy baby at Columbus Community Hospital

A former local law enforcement officer was indicted on third degree felony charges in Colorado County last month and arrested April 17.

COLUMBUS – A lighting strike was spotted Friday morning, April 21, west-northwest of Great Southern Wood Preserving, 1050 Great Southern Way.

The Weimar City Council has been overseeing and moving forward with a number of aesthetic and infrastructure improvements as there are many future changes that are on the way for the city. While these changes are not necessarily related to the upcoming Gedenke festival or the city’s 150th birthday, the timing of these improvements fit nicely with these celebrations as they approach.

EAGLE LAKE – During a special meeting on Monday, April 24, the Eagle Lake City Council met with Attorney Scott Bounds to seek or receive legal advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer. The consultation in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 5551.071, was noted on the agenda.

EAGLE LAKE – The city council held a town hall on Thursday, April 20 to discuss road improvements and how a proposed bond could help with funding the improvement efforts.

On Thursday, April 20, LCRA Chief Meteorologist Bob Rose and Hydrologist/ Meteorologist Ethan Williams were guests at the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club.

COLUMBUS LIONS WELCOME BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REPRESENTATIVES

COLUMBUS – Nicola Hammett and Carla Cain, REALTORS with Coldwell Banker The Ron Brown Company, 930 Walnut St., recently earned special recognition for their outstanding performance in 2022.