Colorado County News

Firefighters in Colorado County are battling a massive forest fire that began around 3 p.m. on July 4. 11 News viewer Firefighters in Colorado County are battling a massive forest fire that began around 3 p.m. on July 4. The fire is about five miles northeast of Columbus, Texas.

More welcome skepticism of junk science in the court room. Two federal lawsuits are casting a harsh spotlight on an investigative tool long beloved by American law enforcement: a bloodhound's nose.

Colorado County commissioners, meeting on Monday, June 22, approved continuing a ban on outdoor burning enacted last week by County Judge Al Jamison because of dry conditions.

Colorado County commissioners, meeting on May 26, voted to purchase the Colorado County Farm Bureau building at 1117 Travis Street for $39,900. County Judge Al Jamison said commissioners had yet to decide what offices would be housed in the building.

On May 19, Colorado-Fayette Medical Center, in conjunction with the City of Weimar, Colorado County EMS, Weimar Police Department and Weimar's Volunteer Fire Department conducted a community disaster drill that tested the Hospital's and first responders' ability to deal with a disaster involving numerous casualties and exposure to a toxic ...

A regional delegation including many Matagorda County representatives gathered in Austin Friday, May 22, for a meeting with state ORCA officials to discuss funding for the six narratives on economic development in Matagorda, Wharton and Colorado counties.

A Hallettsville police officer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday evening, a Colorado County justice of the peace said.

May 17 thru 23 is National EMS Week. This year's theme is 'EMS: A Proud Partner in Our Community.' As part of this year's celebration, Colorado County EMS will be hosting several 'Meet the Public' events.

The National Weather Service in League City has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for parts of southeast Texas until 6:15 p.m. The Flood Advisory has been issued for eastern Austin County, eastern Colorado County, northern Colorado County, northern Fort Bend County, western Harris County, southwestern Montgomery County and Waller ...

An ex-convict who had been faking mental incompetency in an attempt to delay his trial on allegations of aggravated sexual assault was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison by a Colorado County district court judge.

Local officials urged caution, but said there was no cause for alarm on news of an outbreak of Swine Flu in Mexico and cases reported in the United States.

A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS FROM WHARTON TO CONROE CONTINUE TO PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL OF 1 TO 2 INCHES AN HOUR.

On April 7, the 14th Court of Appeals just might have brought closure to one of the longest-running and ugliest land disputes in modern Texas history.

Looks like we could have another repeat late tonight into Saturday across the area.

Sales tax payments to the city of Weimar in April were $22,179, an increase of 10.22 percent from last April, figures from the state comptroller show.

Opal Energy Corp. , Vancouver, has sold its interest in the K-2 Prospect in Colorado County, Texas, which includes the Kane Brandon #1 well, to an undisclosed buyer for US$250,000. Kane Brandon #1 had been drilled to approximately 18,460 ft.

Colorado County commissioners, meeting on Monday, approved a scrap tire collection to be held Wednesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Colorado County residents can recycle scrap tires at the following locations: --Precinct 1, 3334 County Road 106, Rock Island.

The ambitious plan to create a 13-county regional crime lab, detached from any police agency, is getting resistance from smaller counties, but appears guaranteed for the perpetually troubled Houston lab.

Former Chambers County District Clerk Bobby Scherer, who retired in 2008 after 36 years in office, thought that he would be enjoying a comfortable retirement in his home.

As part of ongoing surveillance, Fitch Ratings affirms the 'A' rating for Columbus, Texas' approximately $4.2 million in outstanding combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, series 2005.