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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
Soar into 2024 with a first day hike at a Texas State Park
Soar into 2024 with a first day hike at a Texas State Park
AUSTIN – As the year ends, so does Texas State Parks’ Centennial Celebration, but the fun doesn’t stop when the clock strikes midnight. Kick off your resolution to explore the outdoors in 2024 with a First Day Hike at a state park, which will host ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips and polar plunges in honor of the national initiative aimed at getting people outdoors. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Author gives life lessons with the story of Christopher Kringle
Author gives life lessons with the story of Christopher Kringle
It’s hard to think of Christmas without thinking of the jolly old man in red that represents the giving spirit of the holidays. Santa Claus has been a prominent image of Christmas since the legend’s origins hundreds of years ago. Local author Fawn Young used her gift of writing and creativity to bring new life to the story of Santa with her book, The Legend of the Old Man.Young’s story of persistence through adversity is reflected in her depiction of Santa’s life. Despite the holiday season reaching its conclusion, Young’s personal story, as well as the story depicted in her book, share life lessons that apply throughout the year. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
City Council OKs actions for events
City Council OKs actions for events
COLUMBUS – The City Council held their final meeting of 2023 at an alternate time and date than their usual schedule as they met on Friday, Dec. 22. The council discussed and approved actions to allow for a few events that will be hosted in Columbus in the upcoming weeks. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Save Our Opera House Campaign receives donation from Double G Realty
Save Our Opera House Campaign receives donation from Double G Realty
Tri-County Realty, LLC Double G Realty Group donated funds to the CHPT Save Our Opera House (SOOH) Campaign. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
THIRD ANNUAL NURSING HOME BLANKET DRIVE BRINGS SPIRIT OF GIVING
THIRD ANNUAL NURSING HOME BLANKET DRIVE BRINGS SPIRIT OF GIVING
Elder communities receive blanket donations for the holidays 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Fire Marshal resignation highlights special council meeting
Fire Marshal resignation highlights special council meeting
WEIMAR – The conversation around the city manager position continued at the Dec. 21 special meeting as well as an extended discussion surrounding the duties and compensation for Fire Marshal, a position that entered a flux state after the recent Marshal resigned due to concerns over breached nepotism laws. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
YARD OF THE MONTH AND COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD DECIDED FOR DECEMBER
YARD OF THE MONTH AND COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD DECIDED FOR DECEMBER
YARD OF THE MONTH AND COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD DECIDED FOR DECEMBER 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
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