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Labor Day closings, early newspaper deadlines
Labor Day closings, early newspaper deadlines
The deadline for editorial and advertisements for the Sept. 6 edition will be noon on Thursday, Aug. 31. Content may still be submitted after this time, but content will be prioritized by what is sent before the deadline and then as space allows. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Doves, dogs, and heat stroke
Doves, dogs, and heat stroke
We’ve finally broken the longest string of 100-plus degree temperature days in history! Rain last Monday and the disturbance from South Texas storms cooled us off for a couple of days below 100-degree temperatures! That’s a cause célèbre for sure! 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Register now for fair parade
Register now for fair parade
COLUMBUS – The call is going out for entries in the 45th annual Colorado County Fair Parade on Sept. 16. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Why Labor Day is worth celebrating
Why Labor Day is worth celebrating
Labor Day weekend is much-anticipated. Many people look forward to Labor Day weekend because it offers one last extended break to enjoy summer weather. Though summer does not officially end until September is nearly over, for many people Labor Day, which is celebrated annually on the first Monday in September, marks the unofficial end of summer. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
The lull is over!
The lull is over!
Ladies’ Night Out, Christmas on the Colorado Lighted Parade, Santa Claus Museum open every Friday now from 12 noon to 6 p.m., Lunch & Learns, Columbus High School Career Fair, becoming a Film Friendly Texas town, and even a Casino Night are some of the projects that the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is working on. Combined with school being back in session and sports ramping up, it is the beginning of busy times in Columbus and Colorado County. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
SHERIFF’S REPORT
SHERIFF’S REPORT
FRIDAY, JUNE 23 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
COURT RECORDS
COURT RECORDS
DISTRICT COURT CASES FILED: AUG 11 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
CHS homecoming kick-off slated for Sept. 20
CHS homecoming kick-off slated for Sept. 20
COLUMBUS – It’s time to show your team spirit by attending the first Columbus High School Homecoming Kick-off Sept. 20, organizers said. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Livestock exhibits and more on tap at county fair
Livestock exhibits and more on tap at county fair
COLUMBUS – The 45th Colorado County Fair will have an extended fair schedule for the 2023 season starting with the Junior Livestock Show and Queens Pageant Sept. 6-10 and the Fair and Carnival Sept. 14-16. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Deadline set for fair youth pageants
Deadline set for fair youth pageants
COLUMBUS – The 45th annual Colorado County Fair is holding its children and youth pageants 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at Founders Hall. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Budget, salary increases on table for Colorado County officials
Budget, salary increases on table for Colorado County officials
COLUMBUS – Discussions about tax rates, the 2024 budget and increasing county staffers’ and leaders’ salaries took center stage at the Aug. 28 Colorado County Commissioners Court meeting. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus council has taxes and swimming on its mind
Columbus council has taxes and swimming on its mind
COLUMBUS – City Council held hearings on the proposed 2024 tax rate and voted to allow student swimmers to practice in the municipal pool. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Firefighters’ hands full with riverbank rescue, vehicle fire
Firefighters’ hands full with riverbank rescue, vehicle fire
COLUMBUS – A rescue along the Colorado River and a fire sparked by a traffic mishap just a mile apart kept first responders busy Monday, according to the Colorado Volunteer Fire Department. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
The fair, which features loads of competition in various categories, runs select days in September and will be held at the Colorado County Fairgrounds, 1146 Crossroads Blvd.
Colorado County Fair kicks off soon
COLUMBUS – It’s that time of year again for artwork, baked goods, flowers, canned foods and fun at the annual Colorado County Fair. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake’s first church celebrates 150 years
Eagle Lake’s first church celebrates 150 years
Eagle Lake Remembers 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
A tale of three dams
A tale of three dams
Woods, Waters, and Wildlife 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
AUGUST BEAUTIFICATION OF THE MONTH
AUGUST BEAUTIFICATION OF THE MONTH
AUGUST BEAUTIFICATION OF THE MONTH 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
GARDENS GLOW
GARDENS GLOW
GARDENS GLOW 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS
COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS
Columbus Police Report 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
COURT RECORDS
COURT RECORDS
COUNTY COURT CASES: In the matter of the estate of Annie Margaret Moore, deceased, application muniment of title, filed Aug. 2. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Memories can be so memorable
Memories can be so memorable
Out To Pastor 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen