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Beef and Forage Committee to host educational event
Beef and Forage Committee to host educational event
The Colorado County Beef and Forage Committee is pleased to announce their upcoming Beef and Forage 5 Hour Continuing Education Unit Educational Event scheduled for Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. The event will be held at the Colorado County Fairgrounds HE Building located at 1146 Crossroads Blvd., Columbus, Tx 78934. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Food Pantry sees growth, change
Columbus Food Pantry sees growth, change
COLUMBUS – Plenty of changes and improvements defined a big year for the Columbus Food Pantry during 2023. Each important factor of their operations experienced several tweaks as they try to reach as many families as possible with their service. Throughout the year, they stayed committed to their goal of supplementing the needs of their clients to help them become independent at some point. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
UPCOMING AREA EVENTS
UPCOMING AREA EVENTS
SANTA MUSEUM OPEN YEAR ROUND EVERY FRIDAY Noon – 6 pm Storytime at the Library Every Tuesday morning * 10:30 am Nesbitt Memorial Library 529 Washington Street 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Texas A&M Forest Service helps strengthen landscapes with prescribed fire grants
Texas A&M Forest Service helps strengthen landscapes with prescribed fire grants
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M Forest Service awarded 126 recipients grants to conduct prescribed burns this year. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
COURT RECORDS
COURT RECORDS
01/31/2024 12:00 AM
SHERIFF’S REPORT
SHERIFF’S REPORT
01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar Public Library with new initiatives in February
Weimar Public Library with new initiatives in February
February is the National Library Lover’s Month for the library. Show the library how much you love it just by stopping in for a visit. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Alley Cemetery receives Texas Historical Marker
Alley Cemetery receives Texas Historical Marker
ALLEYTON – The Texas Historical Commission has recognized Alley Cemetery as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors Alley Cemetery as an important and educational part of local history. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
The Belles of the past and present met for a photo opportunity during last years Magnolia Days Festival. Citizen Archives
Columbus Historical Preservation Trust to hold Belle Orientation
COLUMBUS – The Magnolia Belles have been a tradition in Columbus for generations as the high school–aged girls in town are taught and display the class often associated with the Belles. The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust will be holding the Magnolia Belle Orientation Session on Saturday, Feb. 3 to introduce any high school female student to this important community tradition. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Rock Island VFD acquires fire and rescue equipment with grant
Rock Island VFD acquires fire and rescue equipment with grant
ROCK ISLAND – The Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program awarded Rock Island Volunteer Fire Department with a $20,000 grant to assist in the purchase of new fire and rescue equipment. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus hosts annual march downtown
Columbus hosts annual march downtown
COLUMBUS – The Texas Right to Life organization gathered residents of Colorado County who share their values for a protest march on Jan. 27 through the streets of downtown and finished their rally with several keynote speakers outside of the county courthouse. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Elections Office officially moves as primaries approach
Elections Office officially moves as primaries approach
COLUMBUS – The long-awaited move for the Colorado County Elections Office has finally been completed after the department set up shop at 1117 Travis St., a former Justice of the Peace Office. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Steve and Grace McCullough were presented with an award for Volunteer of the Year. Their names will be added to a plaque that will include future winners. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
Business and banquet
Chamber of Commerce holds membership meeting 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
County murder trial delayed
County murder trial delayed
Witness not available in court 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
Murder trial delayed, key witness no-shows in court
Murder trial delayed, key witness no-shows in court
01/24/2024 03:41 PM
Columbus to host Walk for Life rally Jan. 27
Columbus to host Walk for Life rally Jan. 27
The Texas Right to Life organization is hosting a Walk for Life rally in support of anti-abortion efforts as well as protesting human trafficking and euthanasia in the nation. The Columbus-hosted event is planned for Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. starting at the Industry State Bank at 2015 Milam St. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
CHS to host faculty recital at auditorium
CHS to host faculty recital at auditorium
COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School band program is preparing for a musical showcase featuring the band director and fellow high-grade musicians on Thursday, Feb. 1 at the high school auditorium. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
The Red Door Fund for Mental Health continues to open paths of hope in 2024
The Red Door Fund for Mental Health continues to open paths of hope in 2024
Join the Red Door Fund for Mental Health in building stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities where every door is a gateway to hope and support. In 2021, this heartfelt initiative, motivated by a four-year-old artist’s innocent creation, came to life with the establishment of The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, a program of the Fayette Community Foundation. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
Soup for your Soul shares joy to bring in new year
Soup for your Soul shares joy to bring in new year
GLIDDEN – Before the calendar crossed from 2023 to 2024, Edward Pavlicek and his dedicated group of volunteers held one last act of charity before the new year on Dec. 21. The annual ‘Soup for your Soul’ and toy drive event has grown in magnitude each year as the group of donors and volunteers help feed and give gifts to families for the holiday season. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
CISD 2024-25 calendar set at board meeting
CISD 2024-25 calendar set at board meeting
COLUMBUS – The teachers and staff of Columbus Independent School District now know their schedules for the next school year after the Board held a regular meeting on Jan. 22. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
Elections Office provides information for upcoming polling days
Elections Office provides information for upcoming polling days
The deadline for voter registration with the Colorado County Elections Office is February 05, 2024. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
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