Eagle Lake News

"Harvesting the Future" is the theme for the annual field day June 24 at the David R. Wintermann Rice Research Station, three miles northwest of Eagle Lake on Farm-to-Market Road 102.

“Your mission is complete. Rest in peace.”

Staff sergeant killed returning from service for fellow soldier Staff Sgt. Jeffery Hartley had traveled from his combat outpost to Forward Operating Base Rustimiyah to mourn a fellow soldier, killed days ... via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

“This is not for the work, but for the engineering”

The Rice Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved further procedures regarding the Rice Junior High project during their Monday, Feb.11 meeting. via The Colorado County Citizen

“The city acted in very good faith”

Eagle Lake City Council heard a presentation from Mary Graves of Meg Consulting regarding the purchase and renovations of Kevin Court Apartments during their regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. via The Colorado County Citizen

The Columbus Police Department, along with the Colorado County Sheriff's Department and the Texas Rangers are still looking for a male suspect who allegedly robbed a Columbus bank Thursday, Jan. via The Colorado County Citizen

Commissioner Race In Colorado; Sheriff Contest In Fayette In Colorado County, a contested election for Colorado Commissioner Precinct 1 will be on the ballot for the March 4 primary. via Weimar Mercury

“No impact to the environment was reported”

The Columbus Volunteer Fire Department has had a busy start to 2008. Firefighters responded to two large fires, within a 48-hour period last week. via The Colorado County Citizen

July The Weimar School Board, meeting on Friday, June 29, approved Dr. Colleen Netterville of Normangee as the district's new superintendent. via Weimar Mercury

Rainfall in Weimar totaled 41.35 inches in 2006, according to records kept by Bennie Re-rich. Bennie Rerich retired from compiling his weekly rainfall reports for the Mercury on Jan. via Weimar Mercury

With the New Year's holiday comes the closing or shortened hours of several local businesses and offices. via The Colorado County Citizen

City of Columbus employees will enjoy a larger retirement courtesy of city council members who unanimously approved an increase in the city's contribution rate to the Texas Municipal Retirement System. via The Colorado County Citizen

In addition to showing out-of-town holiday visitors the natural wonders in city, county and state parks, you also can take them to one of four nearby wildlife refuges. via Houston Chronicle

“We have to make a decision in December for the change to take effect for 2008”

City employee retirement and benefits dominated the Nov. 26 Columbus City Council meeting. via The Colorado County Citizen

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“It was a very big decision by the voters and I appreciate the voters entrusting the board to create rules that are fair and impartial and in the best interest of local landowners.”

The formation of a local Groundwater Conservation District was passed by voters, along with the majority of Constitutional Amendments appearing on the ballot, on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. via The Colorado County Citizen

“It's time now for me to spend more time on the farm and with family”

State Rep. Robert "Robby" Cook III, one of the so-called WD 40s who held his battleground district in the Democratic column despite repeated challengers, is retiring. via Austin American Statesman

“My reaction is a sense of relief, the third time lucky. I'm tickled pink. I'm grateful to the people who came out and voted for the district. The disinformation campaign failed.”

Voters in Colorado County went to the polls Tuesday and narrowly approved creation of a groundwater conservation district. via Weimar Mercury

Business & Community Lenders of Texas will be holding a building dedication ceremony in honor of two outstanding leaders in Economic Development. via Weimar Mercury

Now is the time for all good residents of Colorado County to come to aid of their water supply. via Weimar Mercury