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The Colorado County Citizen
Published 14 hours agoCURRENT WITH THE CITIZEN
COMPILED BY ALLISON DRINNONAnniversary Ribbon Cutting: Grand Oaks Antiques and Gifts Thursday, Oct. 1 | 4 p.m. | 1034 Milam St | Columbus GrandOaksAntiquesandGiftsiscelebrating its 14th anniversary an
The Colorado County Citizen
Published September 24FOOTBALL FEVER
In week four of the Football Fever contest Balbino Toro from Columbus took home First place guessing nine of the 12 games correctly and being only one point off in the tie breaker. In second place was
The Colorado County Citizen
Published September 24CURRENT WITH THE CITIZEN
Hazardous Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Day Saturday, Sept. 26 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Colorado County Fairgrounds, 1146 Crossroads Blvd | ColumbusTexas ChalleNGe Academy Open House Fri
The Colorado County Citizen
Published September 24RECURRING EVENTS
MARKETSColumbus Country MarketLast Saturdays from March to November | 9 a.m. – noon | County Courthouse Square, 400 Spring St | ColumbusEagle Lake Market on the Square Third Saturdays | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m
The Colorado County Citizen
Published September 24Parade Winners
Best Theme: Colorado County Fair Royal Court Most Outstanding Overall: Miss Schulenburg and Court Float Miss Schulenburg and Royal Court Miss Hallettsville and Royal Co
The Colorado County Citizen
Published September 24Pet Show Winners
BIGGEST DOG1. Bear, owned by Russell2. Drake, owned by LandonSMALLEST DOG1. Whiskey, owned by SadieLONGEST TAIL (DOG) 1. Bo, owned by Jack2. Bella, owned by JadeSHORTEST TAIL (DOG) 1. Ella,
The Colorado County Citizen
Published September 162026 Membership Queen
Former Membership Queen Natalia Ramirez hugs the newly crowned 48th Annual Colorado County Fair Membership Queen Evani Nino during the fair opening ceremony, Thursday, Sept. 10, in Columbus. Photo Cou
The Colorado County Citizen
Published September 16Where the Wild Rides Are (Photo Gallery)
Fair Queen Kaylee Christen races her horse around a barrel during the rodeo, Saturday, Sept. 12, at the 48th Annual Colorado County Fair. Dawson and Ariella Tello laugh while spinning around on t
The Colorado County Citizen
Published September 162026 Home Economics Contest Winners
Baked GoodsAdult - Amber Becerra - biscuits - Grand Champion, Reserve Best of ShowJunior Intermediate - Brynlee Golden - marshmallow crispy cookies - Reserve GrandYouth Senior - Arissa Torres - pistac
The Colorado County Citizen
Published September 162026 Barbecue Cook-Off Winners
OverallTodd Nelson with Double Barrel Cookers — Grand ChampionZach Tesch with BDB Bar-B-Que — Reserve Grand ChampionBrad Olenick with Burnin’ MoneyRene Sanchez with Double S SmokersRon Morgan with Kic
The Colorado County Citizen
Published September 16Colorado County Household Hazardous Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Day
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 Colorado County Fairgrounds, 1146 Crossroads Blvd, Columbus Bring products in their original containers; properly seal and close containers; and do not mix o
The Colorado County Citizen
Published September 16CURRENT WITH THE CITIZEN
Colorado County Habitat for Humanity Pickleball Palooza Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19 | Columbus Athletic Barn, 2107 Walnut St | Columbus Play for a purpose, raffle for bucket prizes, t