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The Colorado County Citizen
Published October 01Overcoming Temptation
I joined TCA in 2026 seeking a fresh start and to leave behind the struggles with drugs that had taken a toll on my life. Drugs turned my world into a nightmare; I lost my family to drugs. They would
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Published October 01FRELSBURG VFD RECEIVES TRAINING GRANT
Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department received new technology and equipment for training its firefighters thanks to a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service. This grant is one of five the departmen
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Published October 01FEC’s Imagination Library program expands in Weimar through new Texas state partnership
WEIMAR – Fayette Electric Cooperative (FEC) is proud to announce that the Weimar Public Library has been selected to receive funding through a new partnership between the Texas State Library and Archi
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Published October 01Community invited to new trail dedication
The Friends of Zimmerscheidt Historic School will host a National Night Out celebration and dedication of the commemorative bricks and new walking trail from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6.The event w
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Published October 01Share Your Christmas prepares to meet families in need
Members of First Baptist Church of Columbus, First United Methodist Church of Columbus, and St. Paul Lutheran Church of Columbus have teamed up this year to start planning Share Your Christmas.It all
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Published September 24Webber installs new road at historic Alleyton Cemetery
The Alleyton Cemetery Association, Inc. is pleased to announce that Webber, LLC has installed a road inside the historic Alleyton Cemetery.The cemetery’s first known burial dates back to 1852, and the
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Published September 24Frelsburg VFD upgrades local air equipment
Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased new air compressing equipment, gear for a future brush truck and more thanks to two fire and rescue equipment grants from the Texas A&M Fores
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Published September 24New manager, book club seek to liven Wintermann Library
EAGLE LAKE — A new library manager and new book club envision a community hub for learning, enrichment and entertainment for Eula and David Wintermann Library in Eagle Lake.Eagle Lake resident Jeremia
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Published September 24Director reflects on 35 years of Youth and Family Services
COLUMBUS — Executive Director Kameka Edwards reflected on Youth and Family Services’ beginnings in one city 35 years ago to its growing reach across three counties today.“I’m more grateful for the gro
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Published September 24Columbus veterans host clay shoot fundraiser
The Columbus Chapter 1127 of Vietnam Veterans of America hosted a fundraising clay shoot “Shoot with the Vets” last month at the Fayette County Gun Club. The funds raised will be dedicated to scholars
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Published September 24COLUMBUS VETERANS RAISE FLAG TO OPEN COUNTY FAIR
The Columbus Chapter 1127 Vietnam Veterans of America gathered to honor and raise the American flag at the opening ceremony of the Colorado County Fair, Sept. 10. Veterans on hand were, from left, Lar
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Published September 24CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSES FOR CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE
Despite the hot weather outside, the Columbus Community Children’s Choir has started practicing notes and lyrics for an upcoming Christmas Cantata, or a series of music that tells the Christmas story