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Thousands across the Texas Panhandle received wireless emergency alerts Feb. 26 and 27, warning of an eminent, dangerous wildfire on the landscape with the potential to expand. These notifications utilized a first-of-its-kind process, benefiting from major advancements in fire and weather prediction technology and a foundation in strong inter-agency relationships.

Johnny Lee Norsworthy, aged 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 6 in Columbus, Texas. He was a beloved father, brother and friend. Johnny was born on Feb. 9, 1952 in Columbus, Texas. He loved old cars and working with his hands. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Michael James Huebel, 63, of Columbus, Texas passed away on March 10 in Columbus, Texas.

My name is Chad Robertson. Currently I’m a Texas ChalleNGe Academy cadet, and I would like to share my perspective of TCA with the outside. TCA isn’t what people think. The kids here aren’t “bad” and certainly aren’t “criminals” as some have portrayed.

The following letter to the editor is a sentiment expressed in several letters addressed to the Citizen

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

An Austin County jury deliberated for less than two hours before sentencing a habitual felon to life in prison March 7.

Campaign displays mutual respect in county law enforcement

COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court are looking to slow down drivers around the county on country and gravel roads according to their comments at the March 11 Commissioners Court regular meeting.

COLUMBUS – The City Council heard concerns for safety regarding a request for an extra street closure than usual for the Magnolia Days Festival in May. Despite sharing those concerns with the presenters, the Council moved to deny the request along with other actions at the March 11 regular meeting.

The following are reported road closures in Colorado County: Frontage Road, Eastboound from Willow Creek to Crooked Road has full closure from March 6 and May 14.

RICHARDSON

Remember: Buzzed driving is drunk driving

The recent Joint Primary Elections in Colorado County saw over 5,000 residents hit the polls at their respective polling locations. The final voting numbers were released along with the unofficial results from the Elections Department.

In the Bill of Rights, there are certain freedoms guaranteed to U.S. citizens to protect from potential oppressive opposition by the government to stop it. This week from March 10 to March 16, the nation is celebrating the First Amendment and the merits of an open and transparent government. Specifically, the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 has gone a long way into keeping government transparent at every level from local school boards to the U.S. Congress.

COLUMBUS – The County Office of Emergency Management is working through the process of creating and reviewing the county’s official Hazard Mitigation Plan to help the county prepare for potential risks and apply for natural disaster grants or similar funds. On March 7, the Langford Community Management Service held a public meeting where residents could come and express concerns and point out hot spot areas for hazards.

Local students recently participated in art and essay contests sponsored by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and received awards for the top entries.

As spring break approaches, TxDOT is teaming up with college students to make sure their celebrations don’t have catastrophic consequences.

Throughout February and early March, Industry State Bank has been participating in Credit for Life programs at various schools in the county and gave a money smarts course sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.

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