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  Handbook of Texas Online:
Columbus, the county seat and largest city of Colorado County, is at the junction of Interstate Highway 10 and State Highway 71, sixty-five miles west of Houston, on a small rise south and west of a lazy horseshoe bend in the Colorado River.
In 1835 it was renamed Columbus, allegedly at the suggestion of a former resident of Columbus, Ohio.
Columbus was then the largest settlement in the county, with a population of 1,500.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/CC/hgc12.html   (1573 words)

  
 Lou Minatti: Columbus, Texas
In downtown Columbus are the remains of an old tree.
Columbus has a nice little old town square that has been well-preserved, something of a rarity.
Regardless, Columbus is the county seat for Colorado County, and they have a splendid, well-maintained example of this mania.
louminatti.blogspot.com /2006/10/columbus-texas.html   (582 words)

  
 Columbus, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Columbus is a city in Colorado County, Texas, 87 miles (140 km) west of Houston, on the Colorado River.
In 1890, 2,199 people lived in Columbus, Texas; in 1900, 1,824 residents existed.
The City of Columbus is served by the Columbus Independent School District.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Columbus,_Texas   (441 words)

  
 Columbus, Texas - About our District, About our town!
The Columbus Independent School District is located in Colorado County with a small portion of the district in Austin County.
Columbus is an agri-business community with a population of 3,916 (2000 census) and is also the county seat of Colorado County.
Columbus is 72 miles west of Houston, 87 miles southeast of Austin, 239 miles south of Dallas and 120 miles east of San Antonio.
www.columbusisd.org /DistPages/About.html   (385 words)

  
 Boards & Commission - City of Columbus
The City of Columbus is accepting applications for one position of Police Officer.
Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, have a high school Diploma or GED Certificate, and hold a current peace officer license issued by TCLOSE.
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, national origin, gender, age, or disability.
www.columbustexas.net /jobs.htm   (756 words)

  
 Columbus Texas and Columbus Texas Hotels Motels.
John and Bob Stafford were shot dead in 1890 by Columbus Deputies who confronted them in front of a saloon.
Columbus (as Beason's Ferry) played an important part in the Texas Revolution and the few houses that comprised the town were burned by Houston in his scorched-earth tactics during the Runaway Scrape.
Columbus shares its name with 22 other municipalities (of varying size) around the country.
www.texasescapes.com /TOWNS/ColumbusTexas/columbustx1.htm   (617 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
The Texas State Council of the Knights of Columbus is a branch of the Order of the Knights of Columbus, a fraternal and service organization of Catholic men with headquarters at New Haven, Connecticut.
Another tier of the state structure is the district, a cluster of local councils assisted by a district deputy.
A student loan fund, especially for the benefit of students at Catholic colleges in Texas, was initiated shortly after 1920 and continued for many years.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/KK/vnk2.html   (910 words)

  
 Water Tower Columbus Texas History Photos.
The boys from Columbus were on their way to El Paso and eventually New Mexico.
Shropshire knew it would be a long time before he held his wife in his arms again or saw their son, Charlie.
In the spring of 1883, two decades after the war that claimed Shropshire, a fire gutted a livery stable and adjoining hotel in Columbus.
www.texasescapes.com /MikeCoxTexasTales/Columbus-Tower.htm   (851 words)

  
 Columbus State Bank   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau — www.columbustexas.org — Web site showcasing the Columbus, Texas area, the State’s oldest continually occupied Anglo-American settlement.
Colorado County, Texas — www.co.colorado.tx.us — Web page for the County of Colorado with important information on demographic and labor to industrial development, quality of life, county government, and unincorporated cities.
Columbus Rotary Club — http://users.intertex.net/carthur/columbus — Web page of the Columbus Chapter of Rotary International with information on club activities and events, meeting schedule, membership list, and more.
www.columbusstate.com /community.html   (260 words)

  
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Columbus Livestock Company is one of the top livestock markets in Texas.
Operating now over 40 years, the experience and knowledge of the cattle industry held by the staff and employees at Columbus Livestock is unsurpassed.
Columbus Livestock Company is family owned and operated and takes pride in offering a service to the agricultural industry and the ranchers of Texas and surrounding states.
www.columbuslivestock.com   (251 words)

  
 Columbus bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Columbus B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
Bootstrap Texas - Round Top, TX The Bootstrap at Round Top is a charming, newly restored Texas farm house situated on eighteen...
Texas Ranch Life - Bellville, TX Somewhere In Time Bed and Breakfast - Bellville, TX Built in the early 1900's, the old Machemehl house is warm and inviting.
Also noted is the approximate distance from Columbus, Texas.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /columbus-texas.html   (329 words)

  
 Columbus Texas Hospital Medical Center
Columbus Community Hospital is a premier medical and surgical center serving Columbus, Texas and the surrounding communities.
The Columbus Hospital medical center is a comprehensive health care facility offering emergency, surgical, family medicine, home health, internal medicine, pediatric, geriatric, physical therapy, radiological, and other medical services.
The Physicians at Columbus Hospital of Columbus Texas offer health care services in General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Podiatry, Dermatology, Urology, and a host of other medical services.
www.columbusch.com   (96 words)

  
 Ectoplasm in Haunted Cemetery - Columbus, Texas
The Columbus City Cemetery--also called Old City Cemetery--is on Walnut Street in Columbus, Texas, not far from the middle of town.
Many of the grave markers were washed away in a flood at the end of 1913.
Since Columbus Cemetery's orbs can be photographed in daylight, an early morning or late afternoon visit could be worthwhile.
www.hollowhill.com /tx/columbus/ectoplasm.htm   (430 words)

  
 Columbus, Texas Real Estate
Texas Property is a boutique real estate brokerage and development firm specializing in fine country homes, acreage and riverfront properties in Columbus and Colorado County.
Our office is located in Columbus, about an hour's drive from both Houston and Austin.
However, Texas Property and McMurray Interests cannot be held responsible for information contained herein and makes no guarantee, warranty or representation about included information.
www.texasproperty.net   (89 words)

  
 Columbus Environmental Toxic Tort Lawyer: Free Legal Services in Texas (TX)
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that the incidence of cancer could be reduced by as much as 80-90% if environmental causes such as diet, tobacco, and alcohol, as well as radiation, infectious agents, and substances in the air, water, and soil were addressed.
Industries in Columbus are required by law to control and contain their toxic waste and byproducts.
Please be advised that Weitz and Luxenberg may not be able to represent every lawsuit in all areas of Texas due to state and federal statutes.
www.weitzlux.com /texas/columbustoxictortlawyer_122159.html   (425 words)

  
 The Columbus Online Community - Columbus Telegram   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Columbus Pinnacle Bank Bullets 18-and-under softball team went 1-1 on the first day of the 18-and-under National Girls Fast Pitch Tournament in San Antonio, Texas.
Columbus managed to come back and defeat the Bay City (Texas) Pride 12-4.
Columbus, which had nine hits overall, was led by Mollie Jones, who had three hits.
www.columbustelegram.com /articles/2006/08/03/sports/sports2bullets.txt   (178 words)

  
 Lodging & Transportation
Decorated with turn of the century antiques and offering banquet halls, meeting rooms and parlors that can accommodate up to two hundred people, The Farris is a desirable location for hunting groups, retreats, corporate meetings, seminars, weddings and banquets.
Located in the middle of 12 quiet acres within the city limits of historic Columbus.
The Robert R Wells Jr Airport serves Columbus and Colorado County and is owned by Wells Foundation.
www.columbustexas.org /lodging/index.htm   (993 words)

  
 Columbus Texas Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Columbus TX
HouseWatch will send you Columbus, Texas, homes that meet your criteria as soon as they hit the market.
Columbus, Texas, real estate has never been better with RealEstate.com.
If you are concerned about a housing bubble in Columbus, we can get you the information you need.
www.realestate.com /local-homes/texas/Columbus.aspx   (443 words)

  
 Columbus, TX News
The Columbus City Council voted to deny the rate increase from AEP-Texas with the Public Utility Commission automatically moving the case to Austin with the Public Utility Commission of Texas at their regular...
The Columbus City Council approved the action of a resolution regarding the creation of a groundwater conservation district at a special meeting Monday, Dec.
The Columbus City Council approved Resolution 40-06 including the city in decision-making, including veto rights, on actions affecting the city of Columbus's groundwater pertaining to the LCRA resolution at...
www.topix.net /city/columbus-tx   (627 words)

  
 Ghosts of Columbus, Texas
Columbus, Texas, is conveniently located on I-10 at Highway 71, between Houston and Austin, and not far from San Antonio.
Ghost Orbs - Columbus, Texas - One of our first photos shows a vivid orb at Columbus City Cemetery, shortly after sunrise.
Daytime Orb - Columbus, Texas cemetery - Few sites are haunted enough to produce orbs in broad daylight.
www.hollowhill.com /tx/columbus/columbus1.htm   (307 words)

  
 Columbus Texas Chamber of Commerce  •  Columbus Texas Area, Events, and Visitors Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
At the Columbus Chamber we believe any information you may provide us should be protected from disclosure to others.
Under no circumstances (except where ordered by a court with an applicable jurisdiction) will the Columbus Chamber divulge any of the information you may have given us when subscribing to one of our services.
The Columbus Chamber and its services are funded by traditional ethical marketing and advertising techniques.
www.columbuscofc.org /privacy.html   (273 words)

  
 Columbus Elementary School
The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the core curriculum components for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5.
Placement is based on academic performance during the previous year and test scores.
Students with limited English proficiency are eligible for the ESL program as determined by the Limited Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC).
www.columbusisd.org /Elementary/ElemPages/Ecurriculum.html   (541 words)

  
 Columbus, Texas
The town was originally settled in 1823 but was intentionally burned to the ground in 1836 in an attempted to deter the Mexican forces during the Texas Revolution.
The town was rebuilt and many of those buildings still stand.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
www.planetware.com /texas/columbus-us-tx-cbus.htm   (61 words)

  
 Columbus, Texas Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns -- BBOnline... Bed & Breakfast Inns ONLINE
Columbus, Texas Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns -- BBOnline...
An 1890 Eastlake Victorian near the old town square in Columbus, has four guest rooms in the main house.
Enjoy your choice of turn-of-the-century Texas Homes on this 650 acre working ranch only an hour west of Houston.
www.bbonline.com /tx/columbus.html   (151 words)

  
 Columbus, Texas Bed and Breakfast - Columbus B&B from Pamela Lanier
Columbus, Texas Bed and Breakfast - Columbus B&B from Pamela Lanier
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Travel Guides have been the savvy travelers' key to great deals on quality, romantic Columbus, Texas bed and breakfast lodging and country inns.
Search our database of Columbus B&Bs and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Columbus, Texas.
www.lanierbb.com /columbus-texas-bed-breakfast.html   (112 words)

  
 Columbus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Columbus is a latinized version of the Italian surname Colombo, which means dove.
Columbus, Ohio (also the state capital of Ohio) is the best-known and largest place named Columbus in the United States.
SS Columbus (1924), a transatlantic ocean liner for the North German Lloyd steamship line
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Columbus   (199 words)

  
 Columbus, TX Houses, Apartments, Cars, Mortgage Status, and Residents Info
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Housing units in Columbus with a mortgage: 240 (0 second mortgage, 19 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
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www.city-data.com /housing/houses-Columbus-Texas.html   (390 words)

  
 ROLLING HILLS CHALLENGE - MAY 13, 2006
Commonly referred to as the "Gateway to the Hill Country," Columbus is conveniently located at the junction of Highway 71 and 1-10, seventy miles west of Houston, 90 miles southeast of Austin and 120 miles east of San Antonio.
All riders are entered in a drawing for a chance to win a FREE WEEKEND FOR TWO in Columbus, Texas.
Completed forms should be mailed to the Columbus Lions Club, P.O. Box 532, Columbus, Texas 78934 prior to May 1st to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
www.columbuslionsclub.org /lions/rollinghillschallenge2006.htm   (653 words)

  
 Around Texas Events 2006: Musicals & Plays - TourTexas.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
She doesn't realize that the young man proposing to her is not entirely drawn by her charm.
Telling the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus, "Superstar" dramatizes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, the unrest caused by his preaching and popularity, his betrayal by Judas, the trial before Pontius Pilate, and his ultimate crucifixion.
Around Texas is endorsed by the Texas Festivals and Events Association (TFEA), and the Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA).
www.tourtexas.com /listbytypee06-plays.html   (2376 words)

  
 Columbus, Texas (TX) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime, news
Back to Texas big cities, TX smaller cities, TX small cities, All Cities.
Columbus, Texas business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Columbus-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average.
www.city-data.com /city/Columbus-Texas.html   (810 words)

  
 Columbus Little League   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Anyone who has attended various outside first aid training is not exempt.
This will be the only time the course will be offered by the Columbus Little League.
All managers and coaches are highly encouraged to attend but we must have a minimum of one participant from each team present.
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