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Employment Opportunity - GENERAL MANAGER

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,...

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Budget & Tax Rate Notice

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...

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GM Brasher Announces Upcoming Retirement - JOB OPENING

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,...

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Candidate Filing

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...

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CCGCD Adopts 2024 Budget & Tax Rate for Tax Year 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...

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Budget & Tax Rate Notice

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...

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Budget & Tax Rate Notice

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...

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Candidate Filing

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...

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CCGCD Adopts 2022 Budget & Tax Rate for Tax Year 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...

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Budget & Tax Rate Notice

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...

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

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 desired...

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Proposed Desired Future Conditions Set For GMA 15 Districts

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...

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CCGCD Approves Resolution to Show Appreciation to Judge & Commissioners

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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...

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Press Release from Judge Prause - Altair Disposal Services LLC Application

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 received...

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

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Candidate Filing

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...

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Vacant Board Position Filled

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,...

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Well Plugging Assistance

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...

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