The Colorado County Citizen

06/03/2026

https://www.coloradocountycitizen.com/article/8246,eagle-lake-resident-claims-1-million

An Eagle Lake resident claimed one of the top prizes in the scratch ticket game, the Million Dollar Loteria.

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

05/23/2026

🎉 Father’s Day is almost here! 🎉
What do you get a Dad that has everything? 🤔
👉 You shout them out in the County Newspaper for being the Best Dad! 📰💙
Celebrate the dads, grandpas, stepdads, and father figures who mean the world to you with a special Father’s Day message published for the whole community to see!
📅 Ad Deadline: June 12
🗞️ Publishes: June 17
Give Dad a gift he’ll never forget—a public tribute filled with love and appreciation!
Call or email for ad rates or question. ☎️979-732-2304 📧[email protected]

05/21/2026

Graduates in attendance enter the Baccalaureate service on May 20 at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Eagle Lake

05/21/2026

Mercy Fling of Living Hope Church performs a song during the Baccalaureate service for Rice High School students May 20 at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Eagle Lake

05/21/2026

Please help us congratulate Buffalo Wild Wings GO on their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting! 🎉🍗

We had such a great time celebrating this exciting new business in Weimar and are thrilled to welcome them to the community. Be sure to stop by, check them out, and if you’re feeling brave… dare to try their Blazin’ wings 🔥👀 if you dare lol!

You can find them next to Love’s Truck Stop at 900 S Eagle St.

Also - they are still hiring a 5-7 positions immediately, so if you’re looking for work or know someone who is, be sure to reach out!

Welcome to Weimar, Buffalo Wild Wings GO! 🙌

05/20/2026

Rice Consolidated senior Avan Woolridge committed to the Blinn College Men’s Basketball program Monday.

Woolridge was part of the Rice Raider basketball team’s back-to-back playoff appearances in 2025 and 2026. Woolridge was a major contributor for rebounds, blocks, steals and a solid shooter from both inside and outside. He will join the Buccaneers as a redshirt freshman.
Woolridge is the son of former Citizen Publisher Alesia Woolridge.

Woolridge thanks these three people for helping him get to Blinn College with their coaching and mentorship: Raider basketball coach John Paul Hunter, AAU coach Robert Bennett and RCISD Athletic Director Brad Dumont.

Congratulations Avan!

05/20/2026

🚑 Happy National EMS Week! 🚑
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the dedicated men and women of Colorado County EMS who serve our community with skill, compassion, and unwavering commitment.
Day and night, in every kind of situation, these professionals answer the call, providing lifesaving care, comfort in moments of crisis, and hope when it matters most. Their courage, quick thinking, and dedication truly make a difference in the lives of the people they serve.
💙 Give your favorite EMS professional a shoutout in the comments!

05/19/2026

Online voting for Colorado County’s Best of the Best contest has officially arrived!

We’d love your support — be sure to cast your vote and help celebrate the best our community has to offer.

Simply click the link below! Happy voting!

Vote for the PEOPLE and PLACES you LOVE MOST!

05/19/2026

Advocates of the Colorado County River have launched a fundraiser in pursuit of filing a lawsuit against the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved LCRA to loosen toxic waste restrictions and monitoring. Learn about local efforts against the company on our website.

https://www.coloradocountycitizen.com/article/8119,locals-prepare-to-sue-tceq-lcra-after-approval-to-loosen-limits-on-toxic-waste