The Colorado County Citizen

12/18/2025

Livestock theft under partnered investigation 🐄

The Colorado County Sheriff’s Office, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) and Crime Stoppers have launched an investigation into the theft of five cattle from the Texas Thomas Arena between Monday, Dec. 1, and Wednesday, Dec. 4.

The three organizations are currently seeking any tips or information regarding the theft of the five head of roping calves. The calves --- a red heifer, a red brindle heifer, a black mottled-face heifer, a red mottled- face heifer and a brown brindle heifer --- were marked with fly tags in their right ears.

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The Colorado County Citizen is the official newspaper of Columbus and Colorado County, Texas.

12/16/2025

During the Nov. 18 meeting, Amanda Danning, local forensic sculptor, enlightened the Dilue Rose Harris Chapter of the Daughters on the Republic of Texas (DRT) on her role in sculpting and putting a face on history.

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12/16/2025

Locals lined the downtown streets to watch the dazzling annual Columbus Christmas Parade with almost 40 floats, Tuesday night, Dec. 2.

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12/15/2025

The Columbus Christian Women’s Organization presented $47,500 in donations to over a dozen local organizations during its monthly meeting, Thursday, Dec. 4, at Glidden Baptist Church.

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12/14/2025

By Jan. 1, 2026, new orange colored Voter Registration Certificates will be mailed to all currently registered voters.

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12/13/2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RICE RAIDERS BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM!!! They won every game (4-0) in flatonia tournament Dec 11-13!! They won the championship round today vs Flatonia!!!

12/13/2025

Christmas is taking our calendar by flurry! ❄️⛄ Check out upcoming events through Christmas Eve in this week's Current with the Citizen.

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12/13/2025

The Colorado County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement between the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office and Weimar Police Department for the contract of one deputy during a special meeting, Thursday, Dec. 4.

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12/12/2025

County Judge Ty Prause declared a burn ban for the county the following morning, Tuesday, Dec. 9, effective at 8 a.m. The order follows the Commissioners Court’s decision to preemptively approve a fireworks ban for the December holiday season due to weather and public safety concerns.

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