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It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from.

We all face decisions throughout life when circumstances change. Deciding what path to take can pose a dilemma. Each of the various options has positives and negatives. How do you determine the best course of action?

The Texas Railroad Commission has suspended nearly two dozen permits that allow oil and gas companies to inject saltwater into the ground, which regulators say has contributed to increased earthquakes of greater magnitude in West Texas.

COLUMBUS – The first city council meeting of the new year saw the council decide on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s membership with the appointment of a new member and the reappointment of two others. Other topics like the sewer averaging process and a joint election contract with the county were also discussed at the meeting.

Columbus cheerleading takes a top spot at the UIL State competition

In honor of National Law Enforcement Day on Jan. 9, the Citizen would like to bring a highlight to the local law enforcement agencies in the county as recognition for their service in the community.

The county elections office has released the full list of positions up for election at the upcoming primaries. Several incumbents are up for reelection this cycle, and there are a few candidates that will be running unopposed. Below is a list of the positions up for election and the candidates vying for their respective positions. There are no democratic candidates for any local positions in Colorado County. A full voter’s guide with a description of each candidate will be available in the Citizen in the weeks preceding the election.

Senate Bill 1, went into effect Dec. 2, 2021, which includes legislation that impacts Ballot by Mail Operations in Colorado County.

ALLEYTON – The St. Roch Catholic Church will be the host of a blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 2-7 p.m.

WEIMAR LIONS HOST BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EXECUTIVE

COLUMBUS – As the county enters election season during 2024, the republican candidates for county and state elections prepare themselves to campaign for their respective desired positions.

Colorado County members of the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association are pleased to announce the upcoming Colorado County Lunch-N-Learn Series in Winter/Spring 2024 focused on gardening and horticulture!

The 40th anniversary for the Annual Equipping the Saints sponsored by the Bluebonnet Conference of ELCA Congregations will be celebrated in 2024. The all-day event is being hosted by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 400 N. Esplanade, Cuero on Saturday, Feb. 3. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Past, Understanding the Present and Preparing for the Future.”

COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School band program is preparing for a musical showcase featuring the band director and fellow high-grade musicians on Thursday, Feb. 1 at the high school auditorium.

COLUMBUS – The New Greater Smith Chapel Baptist Church at 833 Preston St. will be celebrating a major milestone on Sunday, Jan. 14 as they host their 125th church anniversary at 3 p.m. following their normal Sunday service.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce and First National Bank of Eagle Lake, Columbus Branch would like to extend an invitation to all Columbus Chamber Members to attend the first quarterly mixer of 2024 hosted by FNB on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. First National Bank is located at 408 Walnut St. in beautiful, historic downtown Columbus.

The Columbus Cardinals closed out 2023 by winning the Schulenburg Tournament only to come back on Tuesday, Jan. 2, and picked up their first win in 2024.

The Columbus Lady Cardinals traveled to Weimar High School to participate in the tournament that the Weimar Ladycats were hosting on Wednesday, Dec. 27, and Thursday, Dec. 28.

Despite the volleyball season ending a couple of months ago the Columbus Lady Cardinals players are still receiving awards for their efforts this season.

Capping off the Weimar Ladycats participation in their host tournament were their final two games against Edna and Seguin.

The Weimar Wildcats captured their first win of 2024 by defeating the Homeschool Christian Youth Association Warriors 4420 on Tuesday, Jan. 2, on their home court.