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Columbus QB goes D1 with Baylor

Columbus QB goes D1 with Baylor

Columbus star quarterback Adam Schobel has made a decision on where he will continue his athletic career on the gridiron. With two more high school seasons to play, Schobel has made a huge commitment, announcing to Baylor that he intends to attend their school and play football for the Bears. After coming off a deep playoff run this past season and a strong freshman season, Baylor had plenty of arguments to keep the slinger in Texas. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus little leaguers win Area Championships

Columbus little leaguers win Area Championships

The Little League teams for Columbus have gotten out to a strong start in the season after a few team claimed their respective Area Championships. The 7U softball All-stars as well as the 8U baseball All-stars had strong performances in their final games of area, claiming the championship and moving on to the next level of little league. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus graduate to visit Paris for world-class speed run gaming

Columbus graduate to visit Paris for world-class speed run gaming

A Columbus alum with a unique skillset has earned a chance at worldwide recognition with his abilities. Gaming speed runner Cameron Divin is a recent graduate of Columbus that holds the top five in several world records for his game of choice: Minecraft. His most recent speed run vaulted him up the ranks internationally after finishing with the second-fastest time in the world, just over 15 seconds slower than the all-time world record. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus hosts youth sports camps

Columbus hosts youth sports camps

High School athletics helped the next generation of Cardinal athletes make some progress in their athletic careers with camps focused on helping them develop the skills and attitudes they will need to succeed at the next level. With camps running all summer, Columbus has already hosted a few in some different sports. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

TxDOT assists with saving heritage tree

TxDOT assists with saving heritage tree

COLUMBUS – When people drive down Walnut Street, they may be impressed with the new sidewalks, but what people may not know is that the sidewalk project, which started earlier this year in January by TxDOT, included some partnership between locals and TxDOT officials. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

National Garden Week observed with delivery of flower arrangements throughout Columbus

National Garden Week observed with delivery of flower arrangements throughout Columbus

A More Beautiful Community 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

KCs donate $5K to Catholic church in Hostyn

KCs donate $5K to Catholic church in Hostyn

The Columbus KC Council 2971 recently deposited a $5,000 into the Matching Funds Campaign account at Fayette Savings Bank for the benefit of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn, Texas, rebuilding fund. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Weimar 7 on 7 winless at Rice SQT

Weimar 7 on 7 winless at Rice SQT

The summer 7 on 7 season is in full swing as the Weimar Wildcats competed in the Rice-hosted state qualifying tournament for a chance to move on to the state championship tournament later in the month. The Wildcats competed, but they generally had struggles scoring the football during their games as they never truly threatened to take the lead or overcome deficits in any of the three games they played during the pool stage. After completing pool play without a single win, the Wildcats left the tournament still hoping they can turn things around for their next shot at a qualification. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

COLORADO COUNTY PARENTS AND COACHES!

COLORADO COUNTY PARENTS AND COACHES!

Is your student/child an athlete with ties to Colorado County? We want to feature them in the paper! Whether your student is young athlete in little leagues and select ball or a county alumnus doing great things in collegiate sports, we’d like to highlight all the summer sports going on in with anyone and everyone related to Colorado County! Make sure to send all photos and information to [email protected] to give your athlete a chance to be featured in the pages of the Citzen! 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus 7 on 7 just misses out qualifying at SQT

Columbus 7 on 7 just misses out qualifying at SQT

WIMBERLEY – The Columbus Cardinals 7 on 7 team is hoping that they will be playing in the state tournament later this month, but to do so, they will need to secure one of the few spots available at the top of the standings at a state qualifying tournament throughout the season. The Cards could not take advantage of their first opportunity to potentially secure their spot at State despite winning two of their games in pool play. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

RISE BROADBAND RIBBON CUTTING

RISE BROADBAND RIBBON CUTTING

RISE BROADBAND RIBBON CUTTING 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Eagle Lake’s Opera Houses

Eagle Lake’s Opera Houses

Eagle Lake Remembers 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

CAMP OAK HAVEN RIBBON CUTTING

CAMP OAK HAVEN RIBBON CUTTING

CAMP OAK HAVEN RIBBON CUTTING 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

PHO 109 RIBBON CUTTING

PHO 109 RIBBON CUTTING

PHO 109 RIBBON CUTTING 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

WEIMAR KOC AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

WEIMAR KOC AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

WEIMAR KOC AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

MAYOR ISSUES POPPY DAY PROCLAMATION

MAYOR ISSUES POPPY DAY PROCLAMATION

MAYOR ISSUES POPPY DAY PROCLAMATION 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Sam Houston State University spring 2023 graduates

Sam Houston State University spring 2023 graduates

HUNTSVILLE – The following area students received degrees during the 2023 spring semester at Sam Houston State University: -Lisa Janak of Columbus, Master of Library Science in Library Science. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Chef Raoul

Columbus Chamber Board announces new director

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce introduces its newest member of the Board of Directors, Chef Raoul, owner of Chef Raoul Catering. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

WCJC ADN spring pinning ceremony

WCJC ADN spring pinning ceremony

WHARTON – Twenty- five students have earned their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing from Wharton County Junior College. A pinning ceremony was held at the conclusion of the Spring 2023 semester on the Wharton campus. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

WEIMAR CHAMPIONS

WEIMAR CHAMPIONS

Ladycats walk off with sixth title after Pavlu single 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Hurricane season readiness tips

Hurricane season readiness tips

Hurricane season officially began June 1 and ends Nov. 30. According to ready.gov, hurricanes can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding. Ready. gov also reports that storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States. Here are some hurricane preparedness tips from ready.gov, an official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM