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Feedback from taxpayers on ISD property tax reductions is overwhelmingly positive
Feedback from taxpayers on ISD property tax reductions is overwhelmingly positive
Those making payments in 2023 are astonished by reductions from SB2/Proposition 4. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
How to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees
How to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees
Many enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose or recycle a Christmas tree. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
ORGANIZATIONS DONATE TO COLUMBUS FOOD PANTRY OVER HOLIDAYS
ORGANIZATIONS DONATE TO COLUMBUS FOOD PANTRY OVER HOLIDAYS
ORGANIZATIONS DONATE TO COLUMBUS FOOD PANTRY OVER HOLIDAYS 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Republican party candidates to hold forum
Republican party candidates to hold forum
COLUMBUS – As the county enters election season during 2024, the republican candidates for county and state elections prepare themselves to campaign for their respective desired positions. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Deadline for Houston Rodeo scholarship nears
Deadline for Houston Rodeo scholarship nears
Seniors in high school have a limited time to try to apply for scholarship funds from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for their college courses. The application period that started on Dec. 15 will close on Jan. 31 as seniors across Texas will look to secure the education funding that the Rodeo has pledged for Texas senior students. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Delaney Turlington, a student at Weimar High School, was chosen as the winner of the 2023 Government-in-Action Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. You could be next! Apply today!
Youth tour deadline fast approaching
LA GRANGE – Are you a Texas high school student? Would you like to travel, experience a big city, visit historic landmarks and meet new people? Perhaps you’d like to meet face-to-face with influential figures like U.S. representatives, or maybe you’re looking for an inspirational and educational experience in the company of fellow Texas teens. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Texas A&M Forest Service encourages holiday fire safety
Texas A&M Forest Service encourages holiday fire safety
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M Forest Service urges everyone to use extreme caution when participating in activities that may start a wildfire or housefire this holiday season. One spark can ruin a holiday. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
The Volunteer Fire Departments of Eagle Lake and Garwood teamed up to take on a structure fire on Stevenson Street.
County VFDs in action over the holiday week
EAGLE LAKE – The Volunteer Fire Departments of Eagle Lake and Garwood teamed up to take on a structure fire on Stevenson Street. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Senior Connections hosts New Year’s Eve Heritage Ball
Senior Connections hosts New Year’s Eve Heritage Ball
SCHULENBURG – Senior Connections hosted a year end celebration and fundraiser to contribute to their operations and support the seniors that benefit from their programs on Dec. 31. The organization sponsored an auction of donated items as well as a dinner and a dance for those in attendance. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Land Commissioner celebrates first-year accomplishments
Land Commissioner celebrates first-year accomplishments
01/03/2024 12:00 AM
BIRTHS
BIRTHS
GARNER 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
The Citizen takes a look back at 2023 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS CLUBS HAVE ACTIVE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS
WEIMAR LIONS CLUBS HAVE ACTIVE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS
WEIMAR LIONS CLUBS HAVE ACTIVE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake lights up the town
Eagle Lake lights up the town
The Eagle Lake Garden Guild chose the following homes as winners of their annual Holiday Decorating Contest. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
KAINER FAMILY DONATES SHOPPING TRIP TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
KAINER FAMILY DONATES SHOPPING TRIP TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
KAINER FAMILY DONATES SHOPPING TRIP TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
NHTSA, law enforcement remind drivers: Drive high, get a DUI
NHTSA, law enforcement remind drivers: Drive high, get a DUI
COLUMBUS – Behind bars is no way to spend your holidays! 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA awards almost a million dollars in grants to support dozens of community projects
LCRA awards almost a million dollars in grants to support dozens of community projects
Grants aid first responders and community projects across LCRA’s service area 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMPILED BY STAFF 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Ballot by mail applications
Ballot by mail applications
Ballot by Mail Applications expire at the end of every year. You MUST reapply yearly. We ask that you get this step completed ASAP, so we don’t have any issues receiving your voted ballot back in a timely manner. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship accepting applications through Jan. 31
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship accepting applications through Jan. 31
Students urged to start application process well ahead of deadline 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
CEF awards classroom grants
CEF awards classroom grants
Betsy Castro and Lyndsay Schobel, teachers at Columbus High School, were recognized by the Columbus Education Foundation with Classroom Grants for special projects to expand the learning experience of their students. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
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