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Additions to electricity supply chain map strengthen state’s emergency response capability
Additions to electricity supply chain map strengthen state’s emergency response capability
New layers display water and wastewater facilities, roads to critical infrastructure sites 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
2023 Workforce Conference recognizes exemplary Texas employers
2023 Workforce Conference recognizes exemplary Texas employers
AUSTIN – Each year, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and local Workforce Solutions partners recognize employers across Texas for excellence and innovation. The 26th Annual Texas Workforce Conference was held Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2023, in Houston. This year’s theme was “Many Paths, One Mission.” 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake Noon Lions host Live Oak Center speakers
Eagle Lake Noon Lions host Live Oak Center speakers
COLUMBUS – The Nov. 30 meeting of Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club featured speakers from the Live Oak Art Center, Executive Director Carly Howlett and President of the Board of Directors Renee Long. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Various stations used in the charity quilt process
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild delivers to nursing facilities
LA GRANGE – It was a wonderfully productive day for the CVQG, with 22 members in attendance at the Workshop Wednesday. Over 17 quilts were sandwiched (front, batting and backing), more quilts were cut, pieced and ironed. Quilts were readily available for anyone to pick up and finish for our ongoing Charity Quilts Project. Ten quilts had already been delivered to the Schulenburg area nursing facilities last week. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
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Texas Digital Opportunity Plan reaches public comment period
The Texas Broadband Development Office has released its draft of the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan for public comment. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
The Holiday Show opens Dec. 9 in Fayetteville
The Holiday Show opens Dec. 9 in Fayetteville
Arts for Rural Texas recognizes the artistic vision and ingenuity of creative people from around the region. Every year, ARTS opens its doors to celebrate the talents of the surrounding communities. The nonprofit’s annual Holiday Show provides an opportunity for creatives to showcase their work at ARTS’ Ross Gallery and promises to be filled with originality and expression. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Greenhand Quiz L to R: Kim Rubio, Ruby Alamilla, Cullen Schimcek, Hunter Shupak, Collin Morrison, Ashlyn Villanueva, Amanda Spacek (Advisor), Madelyn Rerich, and Fernando Gonzalez Courtesy photos
Weimar FFA competes at Sam Houston LDEs
Weimar FFA members competed at the Texas FFA State Leadership Development Events (LDEs) on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville on Dec. 1 to Dec. 2. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Molina receives Texas Academy of Family Physicians Public Health Award
Molina receives Texas Academy of Family Physicians Public Health Award
GRAPEVINE – Alyssa Molina, MD, MPH, was awarded the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Public Health Award during TAFP’s Annual Session and Primary Care Summit in Grapevine on Nov. 11. The award recognizes individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to the public health of Texas. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Rural Nonprofit Networking group to meet soon
Rural Nonprofit Networking group to meet soon
LA GRANGE – The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group is excited to invite all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join their next gathering which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. RNNG creates opportunities for the organizations that do so much good in our rural communities to share their missions and visions, discuss community needs and partnership opportunities, bring in experts to facilitate growth and professionalism, and simply connect to maximize the efficiency and impact that participants can bring to Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca and surrounding counties. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Operation Christmas Child with Faith Academy
Operation Christmas Child with Faith Academy
In a heartwarming display of generosity and compassion, the Faith Academy Families came together to collect over 117 Operation Christmas Child boxes, bringing joy and hope to children in need around the world. The National Junior Honor Society hosted the collection at Faith Academy. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
City manager position remains vacant after vote
City manager position remains vacant after vote
WEIMAR – During the Nov. 30 Weimar City Council special meeting, the Council entered executive session to discuss city manager interviews as listed on the budget. When they returned from executive session, the courtesy video operator for the city YouTube page had already left before a resident, Gary Cernoch, delivered a speech prior to an action vote to appoint Reed Jones as manager. The appointment was voted down after a 2-3 decision, continuing to leave a vacant position that has not been filled since June 15. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Filing deadline for 2024 elections on Dec. 11
Filing deadline for 2024 elections on Dec. 11
There are several county offices up for election in March 2024 as the county enters campaign and election season. For those looking to run for one of the several offices available in the county, the filing period ends on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m.  12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Mayor Kelley invited Santa to the event for children in attendance to get photo opportunities. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
Eagle Lake lights up downtown for Christmas
EAGLE LAKE – The city got its town square area ready for the holiday season with an official Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 1. With several city officials and leaders present, the event featured hot dogs, snacks and a short speech by Mayor Tim Kelley before the official lighting. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Several schools decorated floats for the parade featuring students, teachers and administrators. See more photos on 16. Citizen | Trenton Whiting
A bright city spirit
Columbus holds second Lighted Christmas Parade 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Pictured from left are Joe Jimenez, Ms. Hendricks and 1st District Vice Governor Julius Bartek.  
Weimar Lions visited by Trail of Lights Rep
11/29/2023 12:20 PM
The Citizen made it out to the streets of San Antonio as R.N. Jason Pulido is pictured here reading the Citizen on his lunch break at Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital.
Citizens around the world
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Weimar FFA sends seven teams to Area XI LDEs
Weimar FFA sends seven teams to Area XI LDEs
BRENHAM – Weimar FFA was represented by seven teams competing at the Area XI FFA Leadership Development Events on Saturday, Nov. 18th at Blinn College After a successful day, three Weimar FFA teams qualified for the State Leadership Development Events by placing 1st or 2nd in their respective events. The Texas FFA State LDEs will be held on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Polka Museum co-founders Willie and Joyce Bohuslav will be demonstrating polka dance moves at the event.
Bring in the holidays polka style
The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum is hosting two Christmas Open Houses in conjunction with the Texas Czech Heritage Cultural Center on Saturday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.The public is invited to bring in the holidays polka style with music and entertainment both days. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
2023 Community Impact Grant Recipients
Fayette Community Foundation Awards over $47,000 in grants
LA GRANGE – On Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Fayette Community Foundation held a ceremony for 11 recipients of the 2023 Community Impact Grant at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club in La Grange. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Becky Nutt
November 2023
We just finished up the annual and traditional time of Thanksgiving with family, friends, helping, giving, listening, and encouraging. I hope we all found moments of joy and spent some parts of the day giving thanks, not just in our hearts, but to those we shared time with. People bring a richness to our lives that adds a special value we might overlook whether that is through a personal relationship, a casual one, work related, or something of an abstract. If you missed someone, it is never too late to give a simple thank you. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
Turtle Wing Announce $15,000 in matches for End of Year ‘Giving Wings’ Campaign
Turtle Wing Announce $15,000 in matches for End of Year ‘Giving Wings’ Campaign
Turtle Wing, a nonprofit organization, continues to serve hundreds of families who have children with learning challenges, connecting them with the needed services to be successful, helping them afford those services, and creating new opportunities. Last year, over 300 individuals and their families received services funded by Turtle Wing, ranging from speech therapy to afterschool art class. Over 3,500 sessions of therapy, over 500 tutoring sessions, over 300 hours of social skills, over 700 sessions of afterschool programs, and hundreds more hours of Day Hab, Learning Labs, Case management and more were funded by Turtle Wing Foundation. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM
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