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A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

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Dear Editor,

EAGLE LAKE – On July 4, at approximately 9:35 p.m., the Eagle Lake Police Department responded to the 300 block of Simmons Street in reference to a male and female who had been stabbed at the residence. The suspect had fled prior to arrival, the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office reports.

Tressa Alley has been promoted to Area Publisher for the Colorado County Citizen and Sealy newspapers. This announcement was made Wednesday, June 21 by Daniel Philhower, president and CEO for Granite Media Partners.

Taco Tony’s in Eagle Lake will be closed Monday, July 24 through Wednesday, July 26 for the bereavement of Tony Garcia. The restaurant will resume normal business hours on Thursday, July 27.

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.

Let Freedom Ring

Billy Edward Woody, known fondly by all as “Woody”, passed away on June 26, 2023, at the age of 87.

Antonio “Tony” Lozano Garcia, born Nov. 20, 1944, of Lampazos de Naranjo, Nuevo León, left us, surrounded by his family on June 30, 2023, at 2:02 a.m.

Billy G. Koonce, Sr., age 78, passed away on July 2, 2023, in Cypress, Texas. He was born to Felix and Alvenia Sue (Miller) Koonce on Aug. 21, 1944, in Port Arthur, Texas. He married Dixie Muriel Denton on Jan. 11, 1964.

COLUMBUS – The First State Bank, 420 Walnut St., has elected Patrick C. Moeller, president and chief financial officer, as its new chairman of the board and chief executive officer.

EAGLE LAKE – The annual summer reading program returned to the Eula & David Wintermann Library and on Wednesday, June 28, attendees were in for a treat.

COLUMBUS – The 2023 Colorado County Fair pageant is fast approaching and registration for pageants has started.

COLUMBUS – On Tuesday, June 27, the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department reported an incident inside of their station bays.

Ethel Hurr Ray, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2023. Ethel was born on Nov. 23, 1928, in Columbus, Texas to Johnnie Lee and Henry Hurr. After losing her father at a very young age, Ethel spent her childhood with her mother in Glidden, Texas surrounded by her beloved Aunt and Uncle, Ethel and Harvey Hope, as well as her cousin Betty Jo Hope Wittmer, who was like a sister to her.

Billy Edward Woody, known fondly by all as “Woody”, passed away on June 26, 2023, at the age of 87.

SENIOR DANCES IN FULL SWING

AUSTIN – Christian Agno Aquino, 42, of Humble, was arrested for his role in a $6.9 million Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme, alongside Rene Gaviola, 67, and Ifeanyi Ndubisi Ozoh, 51, of Houston, who were previously arrested. The defendants are charged with defrauding the Medicaid program through illicit practices committed through the Floss Family Dental Care clinic in Houston.

Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer heat waves can compromise the health of human beings as well as their pets. Gardening enthusiasts also may need to go the extra mile to keep their plants and gardens from wilting under harsh summer sun.