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COLORADO COUNTY COURT DISPOSITIONS JUDGE PRAUSE MAY 31 Octavio Gaucin, 25, Eagle Lake, driving while intoxicated 2nd offense. Defendant was sentenced to 2 years probation and accessed a $500 fine plus court costs.

The Girl Friends group from the Columbus Boys and Girls Club got to witness magic tricks presented at Nesbitt Memorial Library by John O’Bryant on July 10. Pictured are Grace McCullough (left), senior Girl Friend, Janet Cordova, Jazmin Cordova, Addison Mack, Magician John O’Bryant, Ann Butler, senior Girl Friend, Camdin Barten, Harlie Lewis, Robin Robinson and Barbara Peterman, senior Girl Friends, and Royce Caldwell, Columbus Boys and Girls Club director; (kneeling) Callen Barten and Savannah May.

On Tuesday, July 11, Deputy Andrew Lopez from the Colorado County Sherrif’s Office joined the Weimar Lions Club at their luncheon meeting. The Lions said Deputy Lopez solely focuses on mental health and has extensive training in crisis management, de- escalation techniques and hostage negotiations. Roughly 11% of calls to the Sherrif’s Office are related to mental health issues, the Lions said. Pictured are Lions Club President Michael Blackburn (left), Deputy Andrew Lopez and sponsor Allen Bellamy. Courtesy | Mark Dannemiller

EAGLE LAKE – On Thursday, July 20, Christine Owen, director of the Prairie Edge Museum, spoke to the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club about two prominent men in Eagle Lake History: Captain William L. Donovant (18441902) and William Thomas Eldridge (1862-1932).

WEIMAR KOC HOLDS NEW MEMBER EXEMPLIFICATION

The Colorado County Fair Pageant will take place at the fairgrounds on Thursday, Sept. 7 with the Junior Queen Contest starting around 7 p.m. and the Queen Contest to follow around 8 p.m.

Junior Fair Queens

CHS HOSTS FIRST KIDS THEATRE CAMP

Frances Jean Frybert, 86, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on July 19, 2023, in Columbus, Texas.

Ronald (Ronnie) Lee Rollins Sr., 70, of Columbus, Texas passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 23, 2023, after complications from an advanced cancer. He was born on April 13, 1953, in Eagle Lake, Texas to Harold Rollins Sr. and Dorothy Richter Rollins and spent the majority of his life in Columbus, Texas. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Sept. 25, 1955, and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church on March 19, 1967.

TEXAS CITY – The Columbus Youth Football Federation’s track team got some strong performances from several of their runners in the regional meet for a chance to move on to the state competition. The team brought 44 competitors with many athletes earning state qualifications. Nearly all the runners set their personal records as they earned many top 10 placements and finished with some medals as well. CYFF earned medals in 17 different events as they had plenty of top performances to boast after a quality two-day competition.

FUTURE LADY CARDS TRAIN AT VOLLEYBALL CAMP

SCHULENBURG – All three of Columbus High School’s volleyball teams competed in their respective brackets in a summer tournament that allowed some of next year’s players to get an early start at building chemistry with their teammates. The varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams each showed a similar form of dominance that the varsity team has shown in recent seasons. Every team one their respective championships as the Lady Cards swept the competition with just a few weeks until they start regular season play again with their first non-district game of the year.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial.

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Smashes all records for jobs, employment, labor force

AUSTIN – The Office of the Attorney General of Texas finalized a settlement with Walmart for $168 million due to the company’s negligent practices that contributed to the nationwide opioid crisis.

COLUMBUS – On July 13, the county issued an emergency burn ban declaration that restricts outdoor burning.

The Colorado County Fair Association welcomes the children of Colorado County to compete in the Colorado County Fair Little Miss, Little Mister, and Junior Miss Pageant contests.

Colorado County organization builds 29th house