Best of 2020 READERS’ CHOICE A SPECIAL SECTION BY THE COLORADO COUNTY CITIZEN AWARDS
# 1VOTED BY THE READERS OF
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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AND THE winnersare
FAVORITE RESTAURANT Runner up Los Cabos Mexican Grill Blake Street Sports Bar – Columbus Runner up: Schobels Restaurant FAVORITE BARBECUE Mikeska’s Barbecue – Columbus FAVORITE ATMOSPHERE Runner Up Los Cabos Mexican Grill – Columbus Austin’s Barbecue – Eagle Lake
"I am truly grateful to be voted SCHNEIDER as Favorite Employee, Favorite Thank Insurance Agent, and Best Dressed in Colorado County. I am so blessed to you for serve a community of such wonderful people, and I genuinely appreciate all voting of your love and support!” us #1!
We appreciate everyone who voted for us in the 2020 Reader's Choice for Matt Gaby, Agent FAVORITE INSURANCE COMPANY "Favorite Tire Dealer” 408 Walnut St, Ste B STATE FARM INSURANCE – MATT GABY – COLUMBUS Columbus, TX 78934 & “Favorite Place to Bus: 979-732-8327 FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT Get Your Oil Changed” [email protected] BRYAN STACY in Colorado County. Thank you to all those that supported us and helped us Auto / Home / Farm & Ranch / Life / Health / Bank win!
3931 US-90 Columbus, TX 78934 Bryan Stacy (979) 732-2005
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FAVORITE FAVORITE BREAKFAST MEXICAN FOOD Schobel’s Restaurant – Columbus Los Cabos Mexican Grill – Columbus Runner up Runner up Maria’s Restaurant – Columbus Maria’s Restaurant – Columbus FAVORITE BAKERY Shipley’s – Columbus FAVORITE HOMESTYLE COOKING Runner up Mimi’s Kitchen – Columbus Keyser’s Market – Columbus Runner up Schobel’s Restaurant – Columbus FAVORITE SANDWICH SHOP Latte Café – Columbus FAVORITE CHICKEN Runner up Brookshire Brother’s – Columbus Subway – Columbus Runner up FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT Hartz Chicken Buffet – Columbus Mimi’s Kitchen – Columbus Runner up Whataburger – Columbus
FAVORITE BUFFET Schobel’s Restaurant – Columbus Runner up Hartz Chicken Buffet – Columbus
FAVORITE CUP OF COFFEE Latte Café – Columbus Runner up Southern Sip & More – Columbus
FAVORITE LATTE/ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO Latte Café – Columbus Runner up Southern Sip & More – Columbus
4 2020 Readers Choice Awards The Colorado County Citizen FAVORITE ICED TEA Mikeska’s Barbecue – Columbus Runner up Maria’s Restaurant – Columbus
FAVORITE DESSERTS Schobel’s Restaurant – Columbus Runner up Favorite Police Offi cer Favorite Firefi ghter Joe’s Italian Grill – Columbus Captain Wendy Alley Brent Gorman, Sr. FAVORITE CHICKEN FRIED STEAK Mimi’s Kitchen – Columbus Runner up Schobel’s Restaurant – Columbus
FAVORITE HAMBURGERS Dairy Cone – Columbus Runner up Whataburger – Columbus
FAVORITE PIZZA Joe’s Italian Grill – Columbus Runner up Pizza Hut – Columbus
Favorite Golf Course Favorite Library FAVORITE FRENCH FRIES Columbus Golf Course Nesbitt Memorial Library Whataburger – Columbus Runner up Dairy Cone – Columbus
FAVORITE SERVICE AT A RESTAURANT Los Cabos Mexican Grill – Columbus Runner up Blake Street Bar & Grill – Columbus
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2020 Readers Choice Awards 5 FAVORITE STEAKS FAVORITE GIFT OR FLOWER SHOP Nancy’s Steakhouse – Columbus Columbus Flower Shop – Columbus Runner up Runner up Blake Street Bar & Grill – Columbus Flowers by Judy – Weimar
FAVORITE COMPUTER/ FAVORITE ANTIQUE SHOP PHONE REPAIR Grand Oaks Antiques and Gifts – Columbus Harry’s Computers – Columbus Runner up FAVORITE CAR DEALERSHIP Ryan’s Device Repair – Columbus Cavender’s – Columbus Runner up FAVORITE BAR/CLUB Cavender’s – Weimar Blake Street Bar & Grill – Columbus Runner up FAVORITE HOTEL/BED & BREAKFAST Mainstreet Bar – Eagle Lake The Carriage Step Bed & Breakfast – Columbus Thank you for your support.
Proud to have been chosen FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR in Colorado County!
930 Walnut Street , www.BurtonChiro.com | 979-732-3900 Columbus, Texas 78934
6 2020 Readers Choice Awards The Colorado County Citizen FAVORITE HEATING & A/C COMPANY FAVORITE AUTO PARTS STORE Toepperwein’s A/C and Refrigeration – Columbus O’Reilly Auto Parts Store – Columbus Runner up Runner up Frnka AC Sales and Appliances – Columbus Columbus Auto Supply – Columbus
FAVORITE FARM/FEED STORE FAVORITE APPLIANCE/ Colorado Feed Co – Columbus ELECTRONICS STORE Runner up Columbus Television and Bernardo Farm & Appliance – Columbus Ranch Supply – Columbus Runner up Quality Electronics – Columbus FAVORITE GROCERY STORE HEB - Columbus FAVORITE PAINT & BODY SHOP Brookshire Brother’s – Columbus Columbus Collision Center
FAVORITE REAL ESTATE COMPANY FAVORITE TIRE DEALER Double G Realty – Columbus Schneider Tire and Lube – Columbus Runner up Runner up Leyco Real Estate – Columbus Columbus Tire – Columbus
FAVORITE INSURANCE COMPANY FAVORITE PLACE TO State Farm Insurance – GET YOUR OIL CHANGED Matt Gaby – Columbus Schneider Tire and Lube – Columbus Runner up Runner up Texas Farm Bureau Insurance – Columbus Fast Lane Express Lube – Columbus
Thank you for voting us #1! Voted FAVORITE GIFT OR FLOWER SHOP FAVORITE BAKERY
Flowers Balloons Plants Gifts Columbus, Tx 78934 | 979-733-0340 [email protected] 1336 Fannin St • Columbus
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2020 Readers Choice Awards 7 FAVORITE BANK Industry State Bank – Columbus Runner up First National Bank of Eagle Lake – Columbus
FAVORITE BEAUTY SALON/BARBER SHOP Classic Cuts – Columbus Runner up Cutting Edge – Columbus
FAVORITE CLOTHING STORE Donna’s Attic – Columbus Runner up Chicas Clothing Boutique – Columbus
Doctors Austin & Carissa Sherman with Columbus Animal Clinic would like to thank you for voting us as your Favorite Veterinarian! We are always happy to serve both you and your pets! Contact us at (979) 732-5758! Monday – Friday: 7:30 am- 5pm
8 2020 Readers Choice Awards The Colorado County Citizen FAVORITE DAYCARE CENTER FAVORITE HOMEBUILDER/ Lil’ Einstein Learning Center REMODELER – Columbus Adcock Construction Co. – Columbus Runner up Runner up A Brighter Day Childcare Donnie Rollins Construction – Columbus Center – Columbus FAVORITE TOWING SERVICE FAVORITE VETERINARY CLINIC Delgado’s Wrecker Services Columbus Animal Clinic – Columbus – Eagle Lake Runner up Colorado Valley FAVORITE NAIL SALON Veterinary Services – Columbus Signature Nails & Spa – Columbus Runner up FAVORITE HARDWARE STORE Columbus Nails – Columbus AL&M Building Supply – Columbus Runner up FAVORITE LANDSCAPING Lake Lumber Co. – Eagle Lake COMPANY Marley’s Landscaping Services I want to thank all of Runner up Total Home Maintenance Colorado County for voting me as the FAVORITE PHARMACY FAVORITE Columbus Pharmacy – Columbus Runner up ATTORNEY Walmart – Columbus in the Reader's Choice! FAVORITE RETIREMENT CENTER It's an honor to serve this community, TruCare Living Centers – Columbus and I'm grateful for all the support! Runner up Columbus Oaks Assisted BARRY D. RUTTA Living – Columbus PO Box 428 • Columbus, TX 78934-0428 • Colorado County FAVORITE TRUCKING SERVICE (979) 732-2213 KL Melvin Trucking Inc. – Columbus
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2020 Readers Choice Awards 9 FAVORITE PET BOARDING BUSINESS WITH FACILITY/GROOMER FRIENDLIEST SERVICE Four Oaks Puppy Club – Columbus The First State Bank – Columbus Runner up Runner up Lupe’s Pet Grooming – Glidden R&R Shaved Ice – Columbus
FAVORITE EVENT/ FAVORITE NONPROFIT RECEPTION FACILITY PUPS – Cat Spring Schneider Hall – Columbus Runner up Boys & Girls Clubs of FAVORITE LIQUOR STORE Champion Valley – Weimar The Vintage Shop – Columbus FAVORITE BOSS FAVORITE LIBRARY Veronica King – Nesbitt Memorial Library – Columbus Lil’ Einstein Learning Center Runner up Runner up Weimar Public Library – Weimar Pat Moeller – First State Bank
FAVORITE GOLF COURSE Columbus Golf Course – Columbus AALIYALIYAHAH Runner up GILSTRAPILSTRAP Weimar Golf Course – Weimar FFavoriteavorite TTeachereacher
FAVORITE UTILITY/ ELECTRIC COMPANY San Bernard Electric NAAYELIYELI RODRIGUEZ Cooperative – Columbus FFavoriteavorite DayDaycarecare WoWorkerrker Runner up Thank you to all the wonderful AEP Texas – Eagle Lake people that voted for us as Favorite Daycare in Colorado County! FAVORITE MEAT MARKET Thank you for your continued support! VERONICAERONICA We love our kids so much and will Keyser’s Market – Columbus continue to serve you to the best of our KING ability! Runner up FFavoriteavorite BBossoss Kasper Meat Market – Weimar
10 2020 Readers Choice Awards The Colorado County Citizen FAVORITE EMPLOYEE FAVORITE BANK TELLER Bryan Stacy – State Farm Nicole Violte – Runner up Industry State Bank Nicole Violte – Industry State Bank Runner up Laura Moeller – First State Bank BEST DRESSED MAN/WOMAN FAVORITE ELECTED OFFICIAL Bryan Stacy – State Farm Joyce Guthmann – Runner up Columbus City Treasurer Nicole Violte – Industry State Bank Runner up Stan Warfield JP Pct. 4 FAVORITE FINANCIAL ADVISOR FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT Pat Moeller – First State Bank Bryan Stacy – State Farm Runner up Runner up Ingrid Fernandez – FNB Doris Klaus – Baumgart
THANK YOU We have the very best customers! Favorite appliance/electronic Store
ColumbusC Television & Appliance 1023 Walnut Street • Columbus 979-732-6054 www.columbustvandappliance.com/
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FAVORITE EYE DOCTOR FAVORITE EMT Dr. Hovis – Columbus Eye Associates Rocky Johnson – Columbus Runner up Dr. Arun Nayar – Columbus Eye Associates FAVORITE PRINCIPAL John O’Leary – St. Anthony’s Catholic School FAVORITE PHYSICIAN Runner up Dr. David Niesner – Columbus Medical Clinic Robert Russell – Columbus High School Runner up Dr. Russell Thomas – Rice Medical Associates FAVORITE TEACHER Ms. Aaliya – Lil’ Einstein Learning Center FAVORITE DENTIST Runner up Dan Moeller – Moeller Dental Mrs. Koy – Columbus Elementary School Runner up Kevin Ray – Four Oaks Dental FAVORITE COACH Matt Schobel – Columbus High School FAVORITE NURSE Runner up Patty Gorman – David Johnson – Columbus High School Columbus Community Hospital Runner up Kaylee Bailey – Columbus Medical Clinic
FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR Cody Burton – Burton Chiropractic Thank You For VVotingoting Us #1 Runner up GGroceryrocery Store In Colorado County! Kate Carter – Carter Chiropractic
FAVORITE MASSAGE THERAPIST Melissa Munsch
FAVORITE POLICE OFFICER Wendy Alley – Columbus Police Department Runner up 7 a.m. - 1100 p.m. • 7 dadaysys a wweekeek 22105105 Milam St.St. • Columbus • 9979-732-625379-732-6253 Tomas Ramirez – Colorado County Sheriff
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FAVORITE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE Runner up Cheryl Woytek – Mariah – Taco Tony’s Columbus High School FAVORITE CAR SALESMAN FAVORITE BUS DRIVER Reginald “Reggie” Margaret Phelps Ford – Cavender’s Runner up Reggie Crawford FAVORITE ELECTRICIAN Girndt Electric FAVORITE REAL ESTATE AGENT Runner up Carla Cain – Coldwell Banker Earl Braden Runner up Curry Leudecke – Leyco FAVORITE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE Joyce Guthmann – Columbus City FAVORITE WAITPERSON Runner up Judy – R&R Shaved Ice Susan Chandler – Nesbitt Memorial Library
THANK YOU For VVotingoting The First State Bank “The Friendliest Bank” in Colorado County
We are honored to be voted as your Favorite Sandwich Shop, Favorite Cup of Coffee, and Favorite Latte/Espresso/ Patrick Moeller - President/Financial Advisor- Voted Favorite Financialciaal AAdAdvisordvviissoor Cappuccino in Colorado County! We are truly blessed to have such The offi cers and employees of The First State Bank wish to thank everyone wonderful customers, and we for voting us the “Friendliest Bank in Colorado County”. Our success is based sincerely thank you for your love on the outstanding quality of our customers. We are dedicated to remaining and support! a people to people bank with the safety of our depositors our fi rst priorty, after all, they are our biggest assest. We are proud to be recognized as a bank that provides friendly service to our customers. We strive to keep our customers number one! THE FIRST STATE BANK 2126-F Texas 71 420 Walnut • Columbus • (979) 732-2332 Business S, Columbus Mobile Banking/Zelle (979) 732-9545 fsbcolumbus.com
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FAVORITE POSTAL WORKER FAVORITE PLUMBER Johnny Estrada – Columbus Post Office Jamie Ripper – Columbus Plumbing Runner up Runner up Hannah Hollman – Columbus Post Office Earl Braden
FAVORITE ATTORNEY FAVORITE DAYCARE WORKER Barry Rutta – Elliott & Waldron Nayeli – Lil’ Einstein Learning Center Runner up Runner up Leonard Peters Aaliyah Gilstrap – Lil’ Einstein Learning Center
FAVORITE BARBER/HAIRDRESSER FAVORITE VOLUNTEER FIREMAN Barbara Martinek – Town & Country Brent Gorman Sr – Columbus Runner up Runner up Suzanne Pavlu – Classic Cuts Duane Naiser – Columbus
VOTED FAVORITE REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2020
Service YOU deserve with ! Thank you Colorado County for voting people YOU know and trust Mimi's Kitchen (979)942-9140 Favorite Homestyle Cooking, Favorite Fast Food Restaurant, 1114 Milam St. and Columbus, Texas 78934 Favorite Chicken Fried Steak! We are blessed to have such www.DblGRealty.com wonderful customers that we serve!
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Courtesy | Garwood VFD Courtesy Garwood VFD assisted Delgado’s Wrecker Service with traffi c control while the wrecker pulled Dairy Cone in Columbus was once again named favorite hamburger in the Readers’ Choice a grain truck out that got stuck attempting to turn around on Hwy 71. Delgado’s was named awards. Dairy Cone has been a Columbus staple for over 40 years. favorite wrecker service in Colorado County for the second year in a row. Thank you for voting us #1 in Colorado County! We appreciate your support! DDelgado’selgado’s WreckerWrecker Service,Service, locatedlocated in Eagle Lake,Lake, is a family ownedowned and operatedoperated businessbusiness sincesince 1985.1985. WeWe are a HeavyHeavy DuDutyty Equipment RRecoveryecovery CCertifiedertified ccompany.ompany. WWee off er qualiqualityty cuscustomertomer serviceservice withwith hhands-onands-on owownersners and operoperators.ators. WWee hhaveave ververyy ccompetitiveompetitive ratesrates and a varietyvariety of towing and recoveryrecovery servicesservices ththatat can help ananyoneyone sstranded.tranded.
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Courtesy Citizen Archives Mimi’s Kitchen in Columbus was voted favorite fast food. Pictured is a stuff ed turkey leg from Columbus H-E-B was voted favorite grocery store in Colorado County. The grocer also topped the popular eatery. the list of the 10 best supermarkets in America for Food & Wine Magazine.
VOTED FFAVORITEAVORITE PHONE/COMPUTER REPREPAIRAIR HARRY’S COMPUTERS 1012 Walnut St • Columbus Tx 78934 (979) 257-7757
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Thank You Colorado County for voting us your FAVORITE Car Dealership! We are honored to serve this community. Reggie Ford- Favorite Car Salesman in Colorado County
www.cavenderautocountry.com | (979)732-2353