Viewpoints

The year just started, and yet it feels like it’s already trying not to overstay its welcome. It seems I blinked and missed out on January, and February is here in full force.

This column is dedicated to acknowledge examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. Melody Siewert, owner of Trimmers Den Hair Salon, was the inspiration and major information source for this article.

The Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley is celebrating the positive impact acts of kindness have on everyone’s health and well-being through their Random Acts of Kindness awareness campaign in February. The co-sponsor for this Campaign is Columbus Physical Therapy, a group that is known for their kindness to all their patients.

There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues.

The Huddle

Sometimes we just need to get away – change the routine, walk new trails, see new views, hear new discourse, and just listen. That is exactly what the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors did last week as they traveled to Stoney Creek Ranch out 109 and Zimmerscheidt Roads for a day long Board retreat and training.

Join the Red Door Fund for Mental Health in building stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities where every door is a gateway to hope and support. In 2021, this heartfelt initiative, motivated by a four-year-old artist’s innocent creation, came to life with the establishment of The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, a program of the Fayette Community Foundation.

Dear Editor,

A standoff at an Eagle Pass park continues as the Department of Homeland Security has sent a second letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding access to the Rio Grande park that is now under state control.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Voter’s applications are being mass mailed out by a variety of special interest groups.

From the Citizen Archives: Winter 2023 Colorado County Mag

It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from.

Since I have reached a certain age, I cannot reveal that age; my energy seems limited. I don’t have the energy I once had. Where it has gone, I have not discovered yet.

The Texas Railroad Commission has suspended nearly two dozen permits that allow oil and gas companies to inject saltwater into the ground, which regulators say has contributed to increased earthquakes of greater magnitude in West Texas.

We all face decisions throughout life when circumstances change. Deciding what path to take can pose a dilemma. Each of the various options has positives and negatives. How do you determine the best course of action?

Woods, Waters and Wildlife