Recent News

CCGCD Adopts 2026 Budget & Tax Rate for Tax Year 2025

September 18, 2025

On September 17, 2025, the CCGCD Board of Directors adopted the 2026 Budget in the amount of $260,170. The Board also adopted a tax rate of $0.0068 per $100 valuation for Tax Year 2025. The adopted...

Budget & Tax Rate Notice

August 21, 2025

Colorado County GCD will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a proposed budget for FY 2026. The hearing will be held September 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. at 910 Milam Street in Columbus, TX. The total...

Public Hearing to Amend District Rules

August 21, 2025

CCGCD will hold a public hearing on Sept. 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. to consider and take action on proposed amendments to District Rules & Regulations. The proposed Rules & Regulations draft is...

CCGCD Amends District Rules to Implement Management Zone 2

June 30, 2025

The CCGCD Board of Directors voted and approved the amendment of rules on June 18, 2025. The amendments implement a new Management Zone 2 which generally affects the northern and western parts of...

Public Hearing to Amend District Rules

May 27, 2025

CCGCD will hold a public hearing on June 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. to consider and take action on proposed amendments to District Rules & Regulations. The proposed Rules & Regulations draft is...

New General Manager Joins Colorado County GCD

January 15, 2025

Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District welcomes Aaron Weishuhn as the new General Manager. Mr. Weishuhn is a graduate of Texas A&M University and a native to Colorado County. Former...

Employment Opportunity - GENERAL MANAGER

October 01, 2024

The Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District is looking to fill the full-time position of General Manager. 

A bachelor's degree is required. A degree in groundwater resources, geology,...

Budget & Tax Rate Notice

August 30, 2024

CCGCD will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a proposed budget for FY 2025. The hearing will be held Sept. 18, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 910 Milam Street, Columbus, TX. The total amount of the...

GM Brasher Announces Upcoming Retirement - JOB OPENING

August 02, 2024

After almost 16 years of service and dedication to the District, General Manager, Jim Brasher, has announced his upcoming retirement in the next few months. His expertise will be sorely missed, but...

Candidate Filing

June 28, 2024

Application packets for a place on the election ballot as a candidate for Director, Place 1, Pct. 1, Director, Place 3, Pct. 3, Director, Place 5, At Large, and Director, Place 7 At Large, of the...

CCGCD Adopts 2024 Budget & Tax Rate for Tax Year 2023

September 21, 2023

On Septmeber 20, 2023, the CCGCD Board of Directors adopted the 2024 Budget in the amount of $249,880. The Board also adopted a tax rate of $.00750 per $100 valuation for Tax Year 2023. The adopted...

Budget & Tax Rate Notice

August 17, 2023

CCGCD will hold a public hearing on the District's proposed budget for FY 2024. The hearing will be held September 20, 2023 at 7 p.m. at 910 Milam Street in Columbus. The total amount of the proposed...

Budget & Tax Rate Notice

August 19, 2022

CCGCD will hold a public hearing on the District's proposed budget for FY 2023. The hearing will be held September 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at 910 Milam Street in Columbus. The total amount of the...

Candidate Filing

July 11, 2022

Application packets for a place on the election ballot as a candidate may be obtained from the District office located at 910 Milam Street in Columbus, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8...

CCGCD Adopts 2022 Budget & Tax Rate for Tax Year 2021

September 23, 2021

On Septmeber 16, 2021, the CCGCD Board of Directors adopted the 2022 budget in the amount of $243,300. The Board also adopted a tax rate of $.00875 per $100 valuation for tax year 2021. The adopted...

Budget & Tax Rate Notice

August 23, 2021

CCGCD will hold a public hearing on the District's proposed budget for FY 2022. The public hearing will be held September 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the District office located at 910 Milam Street in...

Notice of Hearing on Proposed Desired Conditions Adopted by Groundwater Management Area 15

July 27, 2021

CCGCD will hold a public hearing on  August 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the District office located at 910 Milam Street, Columbus, TX to discuss and receive public comments on the proposed...

Proposed Desired Future Conditions Set For GMA 15 Districts

May 18, 2021

At the most recent meeting in Victoria, representatives of Groundwater Management Area at (GMA 15) put forward desired future conditions (DFCs) proposed for adoption on April 8, 2021.  The...

CCGCD Approves Resolution to Show Appreciation to Judge & Commissioners

March 24, 2021

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On February 10, 2021, the CCGCD Board approved Resolution 2021: A RESOLUTION TO SHOW APPRECATION TO COLORADO COUNTY JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP IN COMBATING THE ALTAIR DISPOSAL...

Press Release from Judge Prause - Altair Disposal Services LLC Application

January 26, 2021

Press Release:

The long saga involving the proposed Altair Disposal Services LLC ("Altair") hazardous waste landfill application is finally at an end.  Colorado County's lawyers recently...

Budget & Tax Rate Hearings Scheduled for Sept. 17, 2020

August 28, 2020

CCCGD will hold a public hearing on the District’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2021. The total amount of the proposed budget is $234,590. A copy of the proposed budget is posted on the...

Candidate Filing

June 29, 2020

Application packets for a place on the election ballot as a candidate may be obtained from the District office located at 910 Milam Street in Columbus, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8...

Vacant Board Position Filled

June 23, 2020

The Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District is pleased to announce that at its June 18th meeting, the Board appointed Ann Pavliska to fill the vacant position for Director Place 5,...

Well Plugging Assistance

February 05, 2020

Abandoned wells are a danger to humans, animals, and the aquifer. We may contribute up to 50% of the cost of a closure, not to exceed $300. In order to participate, you must use a company or...