Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Sunday, December 15, 2013

The C.C. Riders Car Club helps Toys for Tots!

The C.C. Riders Car club was busy Saturday with a car show held on the lot of Family Dollar.  They grilled hot dogs and spectators were allowed to vote for their favorite cars for  $1.00.  They purchased bicycles also and those were given to the Kiwanniannes to help with their Annual Toys for Tots campaign.

 
C.C. Riders Car Club members with Scott Free.
 

 
A line of shiny new bicycles!

 
Charles Goodlett shows off his 1967 Mustang.

 
Beautiful cars on display.

The Festival of Trees

The Chamber again sponsored the Festival of Trees in the Railhead Building on Saturday with various organizations decorating the trees for the public to view.

 
This unique tree and Christmas scene was designed by Mary Smith of What's In Store.

 
The Relay for Life also decorated a beautiful tree.

 
Hope Daycare has presents under their tree!

Fuller Foods holds Annual Employee Christmas party

It's safe to say that a good time was had by all at the Annual Fullers Christmas party, held Saturday night at the Civic Center in Colorado City.  All the employees enjoyed a great meal catered by Bama's House and gifts were given out to the staff and employees. 


 Rick sure enjoyed dessert!









 
Judy Honeycutt visits with one of the insurance reps of Fuller Foods.



 
Rick takes time to thank all of the employees for their hard work.

 
The Grand prize offered at the party was this Budweiser display.




Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Colorado City VFD holds their Annual Christmas Party

It was a night filled with friends, good food, awards and Santa Claus as the Colorado City VFD gathered at the Civic Center for their annual Christmas celebration.

 
The new Chief of Police was on hand for the party!




 
Chow hounds, David Stubblefield, Tom Carlock and Rufino Martinez dig in!
 
 
The special guest speaker for the night was City Manager David Hoover.
 

 
Last year's Fireman of the Year, Dustin Cox,  introduced this year's recipient.
 
 
Congratulations to Erick Roberson, named 2013 Fireman of the Year!

 
Special surprise guest was Santa Claus!

 
All the kids lined up to get a chance to tell Santa their Christmas wishes

 
Police Lt. John Bivens,his wife Halie and their daughter Graceyn get ready to meet Santa!
 
 
Assistant Fire Chief Tom Carlock proves your never too old to believe!!
 

Monday, November 18, 2013

Ground Breaking Ceremonies held for new School

 
Principal Mark Merrell welcome the crowd.

 
School Board President Sally Neff addresses the gathering.




 
Superintendent Reggie Spencer takes his turn at the podium.

 
Students and School Board Members get ready!

 
First dirt at the ground-breaking ceremony!

Sunday, November 17, 2013

The Railhead Trade Days continues today

Be sure you head downtown today for the final day of the Chamber of Commerce's Railhead Trade Days in the Railhead Building...lots of great vendors and food too!




Thursday, November 14, 2013

Mobile home destroyed by fire

A fire yesterday destroyed a mobile home on CR 412, photos courtesy of Shady Mitchell.


Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Adandoned house comes down


An adandoned house on 9th Street, allegedly used as a drug house, came tumbling down yesterday in an effort to clean up the area and curb drug use in Colorado City.