The City of Columbus is located at the intersection of IH-10 and Hwy 71 in Central Texas, between San Antonio and Houston.  Columbus has a population of just under 4,000 and is the county seat of Colorado County.  The area was surveyed and platted in 1823 by members of Stephen F. Austin’s “Old 300” Colony, therefore making it one of the oldest towns in Texas.

Area Churches

Colorado County is located in East Central Texas. Created in 1836, it is one of the original counties established in Texas by Stephen F. Austin. The county possesses the untamed river that is her namesake within her 950-square mile boundary. The northern region near Frelsburg, with its rolling hills, is reminiscent of Germany's countryside.  Gentle yielding farm fields cover the southern portion in the Garwood and Nada Communities. The eastern side of our county, with the communities of Bernardo and Mentz, reveals serene prairies that quickly transform into piney woods like that of East Texas. The west side of the county, in the Weimar area serves as the Gateway to West Texas with its unlimited supply of majestic Live Oaks and the beginning of great open spaces.

The city of Eagle Lake, in the southeastern portion of our county, can boast it is the "Goose Hunting Capital of the World" while the southwestern portion of our county near Sheridan can proclaim the honor of the "Deer Hunting Capital of the World."

Nowhere in this state will you see a county that provides such diversity. Cities include Alleyton, Altair, Bernardo, Columbus, Eagle Lake, Frelsburg, Garwood, Glidden, Mentz, Nada, Oakland, Rock Island, Sheridan, & Weimar. 

Colorado County is one of 13 counties in the Gulf Coast Workforce Development Area. Colorado County's 2000 population of 20,390 ranked at114th in the state. The Manufacturing, Trade, Service, and Local Government Sectors fuel county employment. The average unemployment rate in Colorado County for 2002 was 4.3 percent. 

• Number of Employed: 7,704

• Unemployment Rate: 3.7 (as of Dec 1997)

• Total County Payrolls by Industry (2nd quarter of 1997): 29,327,772

• Total Manufacturing Employment (2nd quarter of 1997): 6,016

• Manufacturing Workers Unions: none

• Annual Number of High School Graduates: 225

• Colleges and Universities within 30 miles: 3

• Right-To-Work Law: yes

• Wage and Labor Information Available: yes

• In-Plant Training Funds Available: yes
   

Chamber of Commerce
425 Spring Street
1^st floor of the Stafford Opera House
Downtown Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone  979-732-8385
E-mail:  spring@intertex.net

This organization promotes local member businesses through networking, ribbon cuttings, mixers, seminars and by sponsoring a business directory of current members. 

Community & Industrial Development Corporation
425 Spring Street
1^st floor of the Stafford Opera House
Downtown Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone 979-733-8282 or 979-732-8385
E-mail: ccvb@sbcglobal.net

Funded by the 4B Sales Tax, this organization focuses on development efforts aimed at promoting the economic health of Columbus and manages the Texas Crossroads Business Park, a 200-acre master planned business park strategically located in Columbus, Texas, at the intersection of Interstate Highway 10 and State Highway 71. The park offers easy access to all of Central Texas and the Southwest with geographic, economic and quality-of-life benefits. It is an ideal location for manufacturing, trucking, pharmaceuticals, food processing, warehousing, and a variety of other industries.

Colorado County Central Appraisal District  
106 Cardinal Lane, PO Box 10
Columbus, TX 78394
Telephone:  979-732-8222
Appraisal Fax: 979-733-0390
Collections Fax:  979-732-6485

Colorado County Extension Office - Texas Cooperative Extension
316 Spring Street
1 Block East of Courthouse
Columbus, TX 78934
Phone: 979-732-2082
Fax: 979-732-6694
Email: Colorado-tx@tamu.edu

LCRA plays a variety of roles in Central Texas: delivering electricity, managing the water supply and environment of the lower Colorado River basin, developing water and wastewater utilities, providing public recreation areas, and supporting community and economic development.

Columbus Independent School District
The Columbus Independent School District is located in Colorado County with a small portion of the district in Austin County. CISD covers approximately 356 square miles and has an estimated population of 8,300 in the areas including Columbus, Rock Island, Frelsburg, and part of the New Ulm area.   With a student population of 1,578, the district is classified as 3-A. 

St. Anthony School
635 Bonham Street
Columbus, Texas  78934
Telephone: 979-732-5505
E-Mail: saschool@catholic.org
Website: www.stanthonyschool.homestead.com/
 

St. Anthony School (SAS) is an accredited private school for children pre-kindergarten through grade eight.  The school is committed to promoting academic excellence, individual responsibility and spiritual awareness.   The school accepts students of all faiths, however religion classes are instructed in the Catholic doctrine and tradition.  

Colleges and Universities
Colorado County is nestled among the pillars of Texas education. Colorado County's growing strength as a center for learning is expanded and reinforced by the cooperative works of academic and business interests within close proximity to the area. With more than 25 colleges and universities, and over 250,000 students within 100 miles, the supply of a professional work force is assured. Blinn Junior College , Wharton County Junior College, University of Texas at Austin, Rice University, Texas A&M University,  University of Houston

Texas Bible Institute

1423 CR 101
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-2330
Fax: 979-732-9095

TBI is a nine-month Bible school committed to establishing Biblical foundations in the lives of young adults ages 17-25. It is a bridge preparing young people for life and success after high school. This nine-month program is designed for all young people in mind; those pursuing college, trade school or ministry. After graduation, a student may choose to continue their course of study at TBI during a second year through the Advance Studies Program.

The WorkSource

1336 Fannin St.
Columbus, Texas78934
Serving: Colorado
Contact: Diane Shifflett
Voice: (979) 732-3299
Fax: (979) 732-5684
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday
 

Columbus Community Hospital
110 Shult Drive
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-2371

Columbus Community Hospital is a 40-bed, acute care medical and surgical facility recognized throughout the community as a comprehensive health care organization. As a rural hospital, Columbus offers its patients the best that advanced technology has to offer combined with the warm personalized care of a hometown.   The Columbus Hospital medical center is offers emergency, surgical, family medicine, home health, internal medicine, pediatric, geriatric, physical therapy, radiological, and other medical services.  Columbus Community Hospital is an Affiliate of the Memorial Hospital System. 

The Columbus area is also home to two nursing facilities, accommodating up to 269 beds, 2 assisted living facilities, eye clinic, health clinics, dentistry and other specialty care

Texana MHMR
Call Service Center
Telephone: 281-238-9501

TX Dept. of Health Public Clinic
Telephone: 979-732-3662

LONG TERM CARE/ ASSISTED LIVING

Oaks Assisted Living, The
203 Charter Street
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-9500

Magnolia Place
1216 Montezuma
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-3248

Oak Bluff Village
1513 Montezuma Street
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-6983

River Oaks Health Care Center
300 North Street
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-2347

Nesbitt Memorial Library
529 Washington Street
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-3392

The Nesbitt Memorial Library is the municipal library of the City of Columbus.  It is named in honor of the family of Lee Quinn Nesbitt, who financed the construction of the building and whose estate continues to provide financial support for the library.  The Library is a member of the Houston Area Library System. Through its membership in HALS, patrons of the Nesbitt Memorial Library have access to thousands of items that are not maintained in the library's permanent collection.

Banner Press, The
1217 Bowie Street
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-6243

Colorado County Citizen, The
513 Spring Street
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-2304
Website: www.coloradocountycitizen.com

KULM - FM 98.3 and KNRG FM 93.2
325 Radio Lane, PO Box 111
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-5766

Real Estate Agents and Appraisers (PDF)

After Hours Emergencies: 
Telephone: 9-1-1 or 979-732-2388

Sheriff’s Dept.......
Telephone: 979-732-2388

Fire Dept………...
Telephone: 979-732-2121

Communications (Phone, Cable)

Cellular One
104A Shult Dr.
Columbus, TX 78934
Telephone: 979-732-9683

Condra Communications
P.O. Box 997
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-2617

Southwestern Bell Telephone
1110 Louise Street, 1st Floor
Richmond, Texas 77471
Telephone: 1-800-464-7928

Time Warner Cable
1308 Fannin
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732.-2211
Fax: 979-732-3294
Website: www.twcable.com

Post Office
Telephone: 979.732.5556

Time & Temperature
Telephone:  979.732.8463

Utilities
San Bernard Electric Co-op
P.O. Box 309
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 1-800364-3171

C P & L
2901 Mockingbird Lane
Victoria, Texas 77903
Telephone: 361-574-2236
E-mail: ejansson@aep.com

City of Columbus
(Water, Sewer, Natural Gas & Sanitation)
Columbus City Hall
605 Spring, P.O. Box 87
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 879-732-2366

Colorado Valley Transit
Telephone: 979-732-6281

Drivers License Office
Texas Department of Transportation - Vehicle Title & Registration Forms
         Vehicle Registration: Colorado County Courthouse in   downtown Columbus
         Drivers License:  From downtown  Columbus, go west on Hwy 90 (Walnut Street) and turn left on Radio Lane just before the Hwy 71 overpass

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4860 I-10 East
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-7322353 x267
Website: www.enterprise.com

Motor Freight Lines
Purolator, Tex Pack, UPS (certified to stop in city)

Railroads
Southern Pacific

Airports  

(FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 20 JANUARY 2005 )

Colorado County Friends of Aviation

Weather Conditions, Forecasts, Watches & Warnings

Robert Wells Airport
Approximately 6 miles, COLUMBUS, TX; ID: 66R

Location

FAA Identifier:	66R
Lat/Long:	29-38-27.8510N / 096-30-56.8930W 29-38.464183N / 096-30.948217W 29.6410697 / -96.5158036 (estimated)
Elevation:	242 ft. / 74 m (estimated)
Variation:	06E (1985)
From city:	3 miles S of COLUMBUS, TX
Zip code:	78934

Airport Operations

Nearby radio navigation aids

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Columbus:

1. Austin-Bergstrom International - Approximately 85 miles; AUSTIN, TX; ID: AUS

2. Easterwood Field - Approximately 62 miles; COLLEGE STATION, TX; ID: CLL

3. Victoria Regional - Approximately 65 miles; VICTORIA, TX; ID: VCT
 

Other public-use airports nearest to Columbus:

1. Eagle Lake -Approximately 18 miles; EAGLE LAKE, TX; ID: ELA

2. Grawunder Field - Approximately 27 miles; BELLVILLE, TX; ID: 06R