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Debra Janik Sandell, loving mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on March 27, 2024 at Baylor St. Lukes Hospital in Houston, Texas after a short, but courageous battle with leukemia.

Linda Marie Polach Blair, age 76, of Columbus, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024 at her home in League City, Texas. She was born on Jan. 4,1948 to Lawrence “Snip” and Dorothy “Blondie” Polach in Columbus, Texas.

Ervin Adolph Mieth, Jr. was born on Sept. 10, 1944 in La Grange, Texas to Ervin Adolph Mieth, Sr. and Lola Hildegard Schweke Mieth. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Ervin attended the first six grades in New Ulm Public School, graduated from Columbus High School, and then attended Blinn College and Texas A&M University, where he graduated with a degree in marketing.

Jeff Alonzo Farris, Jr., 86, of Madisonville, Tx passed away on Sunday, March 24 at his home in The Cottonwood Community of Madison County, TX.

There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues.

A few weeks ago, my friend and I made Platoon Guide and Assistant Platoon Guide at Texas ChalleNGE Academy. We had been squad leaders previously, and while we thought we would earn the position, we were still nervous at the same time. When we heard our names called, it was hard not to show too much excitement.

One economist is calling it “the most profitable 22 minutes in Texas history,” according to the Texas Standard. The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 is expected to draw up to a million visitors to the Lone Star State, especially in its narrow path of totality.

One of the first suspects to fall under police custody in the circumstances surrounding the death of Columbus resident Keaton Hancock and subsequently the death of Eagle Lake resident Jonathon Segura was convicted and awaits his sentencing date.

City celebrates Easter with family-friendly event

COLUMBUS – Drivers on Kleihege Road will need to slow down to a new speed as the Colorado County Commissioners set a new speed limit on the road along with several other actions at their March 25 regular meeting.

COLUMBUS – Several spring and summer events have officially been confirmed as the city moved to approve road closures for three separate events.

WEIMAR – The Weimar City Council meeting on March 14 saw significant developments as they publicly introduced the new city manager Richard Whitten and accepted Fire Marshal Russ McAfee’s resignation.

Seventy-four is the number. Yesterday it was seventy-five. And this is my day as some of the other cadets and I just wait and wait and count while we do our everyday routine at Texas ChalleNGe Academy.

*The following letter to the editor is a sentiment reflected by several letters to the editor*

The Colorado County Citizen regularly accepts letters to the editor on timely and relevant topics, particularly topics that have appeared in our newspaper.

Exercise is necessary for people to stay healthy.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Colorado County is pleased to announce that the 2024 South Texas Agriculture Symposium will be held on Tuesday, April 30 from 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

All sixth-grade students are invited to participate in an essay contest celebrating Dads and Father-figures.

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association is preparing to host its Annual Plant Sale on April 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or when sold out.