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Over 100 teams participate in Ragin Cajun Team Roping
Over 100 teams participate in Ragin Cajun Team Roping
Over 100 teams participate in Ragin Cajun Team Roping 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Texas again smashes three jobs records, leads nation in job growth
Texas again smashes three jobs records, leads nation in job growth
AUSTIN – On April 21, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated three major employment milestones following the release of March jobs data showing Texas again breaking all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Texas labor force. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: April 30-May 6
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: April 30-May 6
Find out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Impacts from wind and water can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur regardless of the storm’s strength. Know if you live in an area prone to flooding, if you live in an evacuation zone, and identify any structural weaknesses in your home. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Agents receive prestigious recognition
Agents receive prestigious recognition
COLUMBUS – Nicola Hammett and Carla Cain, REALTORS with Coldwell Banker The Ron Brown Company, 930 Walnut St., recently earned special recognition for their outstanding performance in 2022. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMPILED BY STAFF 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Sign up for the Jack Hooper Day at the Park 5K, Cornhole Tournament
Sign up for the Jack Hooper Day at the Park 5K, Cornhole Tournament
SCHULENBURG – The Turtle Wing Foundation’s Jack Hooper Day at the Park is right around the corner. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Pecan Field Day happening May 11
Pecan Field Day happening May 11
WEIMAR – Those interested in learning more about pecan trees can register for the 2023 Colorado/Fayette Pecan Field Day, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offices of Colorado and Fayette Counties. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Heritage Society Museum hosts Weimar 150th Celebration Kickoff to Gedenke
Heritage Society Museum hosts Weimar 150th Celebration Kickoff to Gedenke
WEIMAR – The Weimar Area Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to learn about the history and culture of Weimar by attending a “come-and-go” event at the Heritage Society Museum. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS LIONS DONATE TO COLUMBUS FOOD PANTRY
COLUMBUS LIONS DONATE TO COLUMBUS FOOD PANTRY
COLUMBUS LIONS DONATE TO COLUMBUS FOOD PANTRY 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Community Hospital celebrates auxiliary volunteers
Columbus Community Hospital celebrates auxiliary volunteers
COLUMBUS – Last week, Columbus Community Hospital recognized its auxiliary volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Oakridge Ranch WMA cleans up on Earth Day
Oakridge Ranch WMA cleans up on Earth Day
WEIMAR – 10 volunteers from Oakridge Ranch Wildlife Management Association showed up on Earth Day, Saturday April 22, to pick up litter on County Road 215. The organization said on the 3.1 miles from the North Gate to County Road 215, about a half a dozen bags of trash were picked up. The organization would like to thank everyone who participated. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Elections Office records 54 voters for first day of early voting
Elections Office records 54 voters for first day of early voting
Early voting started April 24 and the Colorado County Elections Office has calculated the following stats from the first day: 54 total people voted – 30 at the Colorado County Annex, 6 at the Weimar City Hall, and 18 at the Eagle Lake Community Center. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS LIONS WELCOME BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REPRESENTATIVES
COLUMBUS LIONS WELCOME BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REPRESENTATIVES
COLUMBUS LIONS WELCOME BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REPRESENTATIVES 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA meteorologists speak to Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club
LCRA meteorologists speak to Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club
On Thursday, April 20, LCRA Chief Meteorologist Bob Rose and Hydrologist/ Meteorologist Ethan Williams were guests at the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake kicks off town hall workshop for road improvement
Eagle Lake kicks off town hall workshop for road improvement
EAGLE LAKE – The city council held a town hall on Thursday, April 20 to discuss road improvements and how a proposed bond could help with funding the improvement efforts. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
City meets with attorney, creates police officer complaint form
City meets with attorney, creates police officer complaint form
EAGLE LAKE – During a special meeting on Monday, April 24, the Eagle Lake City Council met with Attorney Scott Bounds to seek or receive legal advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer. The consultation in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 5551.071, was noted on the agenda. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar city improvements line up nicely with 150th birthday
Weimar city improvements line up nicely with 150th birthday
The Weimar City Council has been overseeing and moving forward with a number of aesthetic and infrastructure improvements as there are many future changes that are on the way for the city. While these changes are not necessarily related to the upcoming Gedenke festival or the city’s 150th birthday, the timing of these improvements fit nicely with these celebrations as they approach. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Stormy weather causes lightning strike
Stormy weather causes lightning strike
COLUMBUS – A lighting strike was spotted Friday morning, April 21, west-northwest of Great Southern Wood Preserving, 1050 Great Southern Way. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Grand jury indicts former officer
Grand jury indicts former officer
A former local law enforcement officer was indicted on third degree felony charges in Colorado County last month and arrested April 17. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
High-risk delivery demonstrates expertise of rural hospitals and providers
High-risk delivery demonstrates expertise of rural hospitals and providers
55-year old patient delivers healthy baby at Columbus Community Hospital 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus’ 200th birthday
Columbus’ 200th birthday
Community comes out for tree dedication at park 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
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