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ANOTHER LOOK AT NESBITT MEMORIAL LIBRARY RIBBON CUTTING FEB. 16

The main purposes of journalism as an institution can mainly be boiled down to two things. For one, it can function as a watchdog, alerting communities of local politics, crimes and changes so the population can assess and address the covered topic accordingly. Another function is as a historical record of the community being covered. However, while much of the industry is based on recording others’ history, there are often notable and historical events that happen in the journalism world as well. Even in Colorado County, history is being made nearly daily behind the scenes of some of the most recognizable publications in the area. Longtime Eagle Lake resident and former professional journalist for both the Eagle Lake Headlight and the Colorado County Citizen, Alesia Woolridge, showcased just how impactful the history behind the history recorded in print can be. Woolridge made history as the first black person to become the managing editor and publisher of both publications as well as the first black owner of the Headlight. As a black woman, every mark of history she reached was twofold, becoming not just the first black person in the top positions, but also the first woman to reach many of those heights as well.

Jeno Hargrove was born Aug. 20, 1956 in Weimar, Texas to Garland and Kate Nelson.

Mentors of Eagle Lake’s John W. Whitley

The high school sports programs of Colorado County have created some outstanding players throughout their history who have gone on to do impressive things beyond their days at the school. While many have gone to play college ball, an elite few have risen the ranks and taken their place amongst fellow professional athletes at the top of their craft. One of those professionals from the county is someone who had always been used to the spirit of competitiveness and hard work it takes to reach that level ever since they first started their sports journey. Rice Consolidated High School alum Kevin Dogins let his work do the speaking throughout his athletic career that culminated into a multi-year career in the NFL as one of the few players from the area to reach that peak.

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

One day, my older sister, Nadia, came to my house and showed me a video about Texas ChalleNGe Academy on Facebook. After watching it, she and my mom asked me if I would like to attend TCA.

In our Feb. 8 and Feb. 17 editions, the headline on the front page regarding the filing period for the May 2023 elections read that the deadline was Feb. 13. That was incorrect, however, the story itself did accurately reflect that the filing period ran until Friday, Feb. 17. The Citizen apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Nesbitt Memorial Library has done it! NML is ready to “show and tell” at the Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 16, 4-6 pm. Under the guidance of Susan Chandler, NML director for the past nine years, a strategic master plan was implemented to transform our Columbus public library from good to GREAT! Susan commented, “It took an entire village of caring and industrious individuals working together to make it happen!”

The City of Columbus received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award on Feb. 7.

If you are interested in serving your community as an elected official, the last day to file for a place on the ballot is Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.

Public attends community theater production

WEIMAR – The City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Rita Frances Henneke Addicks, of Weimar, Texas, passed away on Feb. 10, 2023, in Victoria, Texas. She was born on March 5, 1949 in Nada, Texas to William J. and Anne (Schoellmann) Henneke.

Joe Adam Mayorga, 57, of Weimar, Texas, passed away on Feb. 12, 2023, in Weimar, Texas.

Margaret Munson Miller, 89, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on Feb. 12, 2023, in Columbus, Texas surrounded by her family.

Mary Lou Anderson, devoted wife, loving mother, and faithful servant to her Lord, passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2023, in Sugar Land, Texas.

COLUMBUS – The Health and Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley also known as The Wellness Council, met to discuss services for the community and campaigns for February.

The Turtle Wing Foundation is again offering 3, $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who attend schools within Fayette, Lavaca, and Colorado counties.