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I am 53 years old. I am the current constable of precinct 4 for Colorado County. I received my peace officer license in 1991 before I began working with the city of Richwood Police Department in Brazoria County for 10 and a half years.

Arts for Rural Texas proudly presents A Riot of Color: Embracing Expressive Chaos, featuring the bold and brilliantly charged works of Jeremy Serna. Serna, recognized for his mastery in transforming canvas into worlds of color, form, and life, brings a unique perspective to the world of impressionist art.

During the Thursday meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club, Lions Club President Pat Pavlu welcomed his guest Lion Steve McCullough. McCullough serves as Zone 3B Chair, Lions Club District 2-S5, the largest district of Lions in Texas, with more than 2,265 Lions serving our communities.

Fayette County EMS is at the forefront of redefining how first responders implement trauma-informed care for their personnel in Fayette County.

The filing period for candidates in municipal and local elections will end on Friday, Feb. 16. 

WEIMAR LIONS HOST LOCAL CANDIDATE TO DISCUSS PLATFORM

Wreaths Across America , in collaboration with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project proudly announces the launch of a new, free webinar series for educators. These four-part quarterly webinars aim to equip educators and youth of all ages with the vast resources available from the Library of Congress and will focus on how teachers and students can participate in collecting, preserving, and sharing veterans’ stories critical to our nation’s history and the teaching of the next generation about the value of freedom.

Since coming to Texas ChalleNGe Academy on Jan. 14, 2024, I have learned a lot about myself and the program. With any adjustment, there have been many challenges, especially in this four-week acclimation period.

GLIDDEN – The crack of gunfire filled the air around Ms. Molly’s bar nearly an hour after midnight on Sunday, Jan. 28. The reported shots fired at the Glidden bar led to the arrests of two men who were found with two handguns that are alleged to be the weapons in use during the firing.

EAGLE LAKE – A task force composed of investigators from several local departments apprehended and booked a trio of alleged drug distributors in Eagle Lake in the early morning on Feb. 1 according to police.

Veteran journalist Jimmy Galvan has been named area editor for The Sealy News and the Colorado County Citizen, overseeing the newsgathering operations at both publications.

The March 5 election is a Primary, meaning that a political party holds the election.

Broken pipe system floods Holiday Inn

Domingo Ramirez, age 73, born in Wallis Texas on March 12, 1950, Son of John and Frances Ramirez of Sealy, passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2023 at home with his caregiver Wendy.

Mahala Idella “Sissy” Henry, 88, of Rock Island, passed away on Jan. 27, 2024 in Austin.

Angelina “Angel” Kelley Sonnier passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2024, at the age of 49. She was lovingly surrounded by her children and husband at their home in Cat Spring, Texas. She fought a courageous battle with several prolonged illnesses, but never gave up hope.

While winter is the ideal time to prune trees, pruning after recent droughts and freezes may cause more damage than good this year.

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.

Colorado County Habitat for Humanity is presenting four free financial classes in partnership with local banks and businesses. The classes will be in February and March covering basic financial topics like money values and influences to spending and savings plans to credit reports and scores and building financial futures. Everyone is welcome to attend.