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WASHINGTON - The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted producers can apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) 2022. The program will help offset the financial impacts of crop yield and value losses from qualifying disasters occurring in 2022.

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LA GRANGE – Since their founding more than 80 years ago, Texas’ electric cooperatives have been committed to empowering the communities they serve. Of course, that mission includes providing electricity, but it’s so much more than that. Coops not only power homes and businesses across rural and suburban Texas but also invest time, energy, and compassion into improving their members’ quality of life.

Hiring Red, White & You! enters 12th year of connecting nation’s heroes with Texas employers

EAGLE LAKE – The accomplishments, success and progress made by the city of Eagle Lake over the past year is set to be reviewed and celebrated at the inaugural ‘State of the City Address’ on Nov. 9 with dinner starting at 7 p.m. in the EL Community Center, 100 N Walnut Ave. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m.

As many in the nation already know, Veterans Day will be acknowledged and celebrated this Saturday, Nov. 11 to recognize those living and deceased who have put their life and limb on the line to protect the certain freedoms residents benefit from in the country.

The Colorado County Hazard Mitigation Plan is in the required review process that occurs every five years as the policies in place are reviewed and determined if they provide the most appropriate preventative measures for potential hazards or disasters.

Nesbitt Memorial Library has a busy week celebrating history.

Editor’s Note: The following report is in ongoing review by the Citizen and will have more details in the coming weeks.

Today, we gather to celebrate the retirement of someone truly remarkable, a dedicated individual who has made an indelible mark on our community. This person’s journey has been one of unwavering commitment to a noble cause, Habitat for Humanity.

I am 16 years old and from the small town of Snyder, Texas. I first heard of Texas Challenge Academy from a friend of my mother. She showed us TCA’s website, and I thought it looked interesting.

As the clock ran down on the Legislature’s third special session, Texas House and Senate leaders exchanged barbs over Gov. Greg Abbott’s school choice bill and border security proposals, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Foresters and staff members from Texas A&M Forest Service celebrated Texas Arbor Day on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, with school presentations, tree plantings and tree giveaways across the state.

The Westside Narcotics Task Force assisted the Colorado County Sheriff’s office with the arrest of a Glidden man during a narcotics investigation Oct. 20.

COLUMBUS – A string of robberies in Eagle Lake allegedly connected to an all-male group out of Houston may have found their conclusion as the Sheriff’s Office reports apprehending the group following a robbery at Mikeska’s Bar-B-Q on Monday, Oct. 23.

EAGLE LAKE – A $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the City of Eagle Lake make much-needed repairs to the swimming pool at Eagle Lake Municipal Park.

COLUMBUS – The Habitat for Humanity organization held their second Pumpkin Patch fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as people from all over the county came to contribute and enjoy the fall festivities. Entry was free for those who attended as Habitat looks to make the annual event a staple in Colorado County.

Lloyd Daniel Johnson’s life and lasting legacy was celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 near his home in Temple, TX. He passed away, peacefully, at the age of 88. He honorably served Colorado County in law enforcement in the 1970’s. He was featured in numerous local newspaper articles having been responsible for several drug busts, including articles which were recently unearthed as part of the Time Capsule from 1973. His oldest son helped to bury the time capsule when he was a student at Columbus Elementary.

David Gene New, 67, of Columbus, Texas, was called home in August 2023.