Best of 2020 READERS’ CHOICE · 2020. 7. 28. · Blake Street Sports Bar – Columbus FAVORITE BARBECUE Mikeska’s Barbecue – Columbus Runner Up Austin’s Barbecue – Eagle

READERS’ CHOICEBest of 2020

AWARDSA SPECIAL SECTION BY THE COLORADO COUNTY CITIZEN

BY THE READERS OF

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

1#VOTED

2 2020 Readers Choice Awards The Colorado County Citizen

FAVORITE RESTAURANTLos Cabos Mexican Grill

Runner up: Schobels Restaurant

FAVORITE ATMOSPHERELos Cabos Mexican Grill – Columbus

Runner upBlake Street Sports Bar – Columbus

FAVORITE BARBECUEMikeska’s Barbecue – Columbus

Runner UpAustin’s Barbecue – Eagle Lake

SCHNEIDER

3931 US-90Columbus, TX 78934

(979) 732-2005

We appreciate everyone who voted for us in the 2020

Reader's Choice for"Favorite Tire Dealer”

& “Favorite Place to Get Your Oil Changed”

in Colorado County. Thank you to all those that supported us and helped us

win!

"I am truly grateful to be voted as Favorite Employee, Favorite

Insurance Agent, and Best Dressed in Colorado County. I am so blessed to

serve a community of such wonderful people, and I genuinely appreciate all

of your love and support!”

Bryan Stacy

AND THEarewinners

Thank you for voting us #1!

Auto / Home / Farm & Ranch / Life / Health / Bank

Matt Gaby, Agent 408 Walnut St, Ste BColumbus, TX 78934 Bus: 979-732-8327

[email protected]

FAVORITE INSURANCE COMPANYSTATE FARM INSURANCE – MATT GABY – COLUMBUS

FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENTBRYAN STACY

mailto:[email protected]

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FAVORITE MEXICAN FOOD

Los Cabos Mexican Grill – ColumbusRunner up

Maria’s Restaurant – Columbus

FAVORITE HOMESTYLE COOKINGMimi’s Kitchen – Columbus

Runner upSchobel’s Restaurant – Columbus

FAVORITE CHICKENBrookshire Brother’s – Columbus

Runner upHartz Chicken Buffet – Columbus

FAVORITE BREAKFASTSchobel’s Restaurant – Columbus

Runner upMaria’s Restaurant – Columbus

FAVORITE BAKERYShipley’s – Columbus

Runner upKeyser’s Market – Columbus

FAVORITE SANDWICH SHOPLatte Café – Columbus

Runner upSubway – Columbus

FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANTMimi’s Kitchen – Columbus

Runner upWhataburger – Columbus

FAVORITE BUFFETSchobel’s Restaurant – Columbus

Runner upHartz Chicken Buffet – Columbus

FAVORITE CUP OF COFFEELatte Café – Columbus

Runner upSouthern Sip & More – Columbus

FAVORITE LATTE/ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINOLatte Café – Columbus

Runner upSouthern Sip & More – Columbus


FAVORITE ICED TEAMikeska’s Barbecue – Columbus

Runner upMaria’s Restaurant – Columbus

FAVORITE DESSERTSSchobel’s Restaurant – Columbus

Runner upJoe’s Italian Grill – Columbus

FAVORITE CHICKEN FRIED STEAKMimi’s Kitchen – Columbus

Runner upSchobel’s Restaurant – Columbus

FAVORITE HAMBURGERSDairy Cone – Columbus

Runner upWhataburger – Columbus

FAVORITE PIZZAJoe’s Italian Grill – Columbus

Runner upPizza Hut – Columbus

FAVORITE FRENCH FRIESWhataburger – Columbus

Runner upDairy Cone – Columbus

FAVORITE SERVICE AT A RESTAURANTLos Cabos Mexican Grill – Columbus

Runner upBlake Street Bar & Grill – Columbus

Favorite Police Offi cerCaptain Wendy Alley

Favorite Golf CourseColumbus Golf Course

Favorite Firefi ghterBrent Gorman, Sr.

Favorite LibraryNesbitt Memorial Library


FAVORITE STEAKSNancy’s Steakhouse – Columbus

Runner upBlake Street Bar & Grill – Columbus

FAVORITE COMPUTER/PHONE REPAIR

Harry’s Computers – ColumbusRunner up

Ryan’s Device Repair – Columbus

FAVORITE BAR/CLUBBlake Street Bar & Grill – Columbus

Runner upMainstreet Bar – Eagle Lake

FAVORITE GIFT OR FLOWER SHOPColumbus Flower Shop – Columbus

Runner upFlowers by Judy – Weimar

FAVORITE ANTIQUE SHOPGrand Oaks Antiques and Gifts – Columbus

FAVORITE CAR DEALERSHIPCavender’s – Columbus

Runner upCavender’s – Weimar

FAVORITE HOTEL/BED & BREAKFASTThe Carriage Step

Bed & Breakfast – Columbus

www.BurtonChiro.com | 979-732-3900

Proud to have been chosen FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR in Colorado County!

Thank you for your support.

930 Walnut Street , Columbus, Texas 78934

http://www.BurtonChiro.com


FAVORITE HEATING & A/C COMPANYToepperwein’s A/C and Refrigeration – Columbus

Runner upFrnka AC Sales and Appliances – Columbus

FAVORITE FARM/FEED STOREColorado Feed Co – Columbus

Runner upBernardo Farm &

Ranch Supply – Columbus

FAVORITE GROCERY STOREHEB - Columbus

Brookshire Brother’s – Columbus

FAVORITE REAL ESTATE COMPANYDouble G Realty – Columbus

Runner upLeyco Real Estate – Columbus

FAVORITE INSURANCE COMPANYState Farm Insurance – Matt Gaby – Columbus

Runner upTexas Farm Bureau Insurance – Columbus

FAVORITE AUTO PARTS STOREO’Reilly Auto Parts Store – Columbus

Runner upColumbus Auto Supply – Columbus

FAVORITE APPLIANCE/ELECTRONICS STOREColumbus Television and

Appliance – ColumbusRunner up

Quality Electronics – Columbus

FAVORITE PAINT & BODY SHOPColumbus Collision Center

FAVORITE TIRE DEALERSchneider Tire and Lube – Columbus

Runner upColumbus Tire – Columbus

FAVORITE PLACE TO GET YOUR OIL CHANGED

Schneider Tire and Lube – ColumbusRunner up

Fast Lane Express Lube – Columbus

Flowers � Balloons � Plants � GiftsColumbus, Tx 78934 | 979-733-0340 [email protected]

Thank you for voting us #1!FAVORITE GIFT OR FLOWER SHOP

1336 Fannin St • Columbus

Voted

FAVORITEBAKERY

mailto:[email protected]


FAVORITE BANKIndustry State Bank – Columbus

Runner upFirst National Bank of

Eagle Lake – Columbus

FAVORITE BEAUTY SALON/BARBER SHOPClassic Cuts – Columbus

Runner upCutting Edge – Columbus

FAVORITE CLOTHING STOREDonna’s Attic – Columbus

Runner upChicas Clothing Boutique – Columbus

Doctors Austin & Carissa Sherman with

Columbus Animal Clinicwould 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


FAVORITE DAYCARE CENTERLil’ Einstein Learning Center

– ColumbusRunner up

A Brighter Day Childcare Center – Columbus

FAVORITE VETERINARY CLINICColumbus Animal Clinic – Columbus

Runner upColorado Valley

Veterinary Services – Columbus

FAVORITE HARDWARE STOREAL&M Building Supply – Columbus

Runner upLake Lumber Co. – Eagle Lake

FAVORITE HOMEBUILDER/REMODELER

Adcock Construction Co. – ColumbusRunner up

Donnie Rollins Construction – Columbus

FAVORITE TOWING SERVICEDelgado’s Wrecker Services

– Eagle Lake

FAVORITE NAIL SALONSignature Nails & Spa – Columbus

Runner upColumbus Nails – Columbus

FAVORITE LANDSCAPING COMPANY

Marley’s Landscaping ServicesRunner up

Total Home Maintenance

FAVORITE PHARMACYColumbus Pharmacy – Columbus

Runner upWalmart – Columbus

FAVORITE RETIREMENT CENTERTruCare Living Centers – Columbus

Runner upColumbus Oaks Assisted

Living – Columbus

FAVORITE TRUCKING SERVICEKL Melvin Trucking Inc. – Columbus

I want to thank all of Colorado County for

voting me as theFAVORITE ATTORNEY

in the Reader's Choice!

BARRY D. RUTTAPO Box 428 • Columbus, TX 78934-0428 • Colorado County

(979) 732-2213

It's an honor to serve this community, and I'm grateful for all the support!


FAVORITE PET BOARDINGFACILITY/GROOMER

Four Oaks Puppy Club – ColumbusRunner up

Lupe’s Pet Grooming – Glidden

FAVORITE EVENT/RECEPTION FACILITY

Schneider Hall – Columbus

FAVORITE LIQUOR STOREThe Vintage Shop – Columbus

FAVORITE LIBRARYNesbitt Memorial Library – Columbus

Runner upWeimar Public Library – Weimar

FAVORITE GOLF COURSEColumbus Golf Course – Columbus

Runner upWeimar Golf Course – Weimar

FAVORITE UTILITY/ELECTRIC COMPANY

San Bernard Electric Cooperative – Columbus

Runner upAEP Texas – Eagle Lake

FAVORITE MEAT MARKETKeyser’s Market – Columbus

Runner upKasper Meat Market – Weimar

BUSINESS WITH FRIENDLIEST SERVICE

The First State Bank – ColumbusRunner up

R&R Shaved Ice – Columbus

FAVORITE NONPROFITPUPS – Cat Spring

Runner upBoys & Girls Clubs of

Champion Valley – Weimar

FAVORITE BOSSVeronica King –

Lil’ Einstein Learning CenterRunner up

Pat Moeller – First State Bank

AALIYAH AALIYAH GILSTRAPGILSTRAPFavorite TeacherFavorite Teacher

NAYELI NAYELI RODRIGUEZRODRIGUEZFavorite Daycare Favorite Daycare WorkerWorker

VERONICA VERONICA KINGKINGFavorite BossFavorite Boss

Thank you to all the wonderful people that voted for us as

Favorite Daycare in Colorado County!

Thank you for your continued support! We love our kids so much and will

continue to serve you to the best of our ability!

Thank


FAVORITE EMPLOYEEBryan Stacy – State Farm

Runner upNicole Violte – Industry State Bank

BEST DRESSED MAN/WOMAN

Bryan Stacy – State FarmRunner up

Nicole Violte – Industry State Bank

FAVORITE FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Pat Moeller – First State BankRunner up

Ingrid Fernandez – FNB

FAVORITE BANK TELLERNicole Violte –

Industry State BankRunner up

Laura Moeller – First State Bank

FAVORITE ELECTED OFFICIALJoyce Guthmann –

Columbus City TreasurerRunner up

Stan Warfield JP Pct. 4

FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENTBryan Stacy – State Farm

Runner upDoris Klaus – Baumgart

Columbus Television& ApplianceC&1023 Walnut Street • Columbus979-732-6054www.columbustvandappliance.com/

THANK YOUWe have the verybest customers!Favorite appliance/electronic Store

http://www.columbustvandappliance.com/


FAVORITE EYE DOCTORDr. Hovis – Columbus Eye Associates

Runner upDr. Arun Nayar – Columbus Eye Associates

FAVORITE PHYSICIANDr. David Niesner – Columbus Medical Clinic

Runner upDr. Russell Thomas – Rice Medical Associates

FAVORITE DENTISTDan Moeller – Moeller Dental

Runner upKevin Ray – Four Oaks Dental

FAVORITE NURSEPatty Gorman –

Columbus Community HospitalRunner up

Kaylee Bailey – Columbus Medical Clinic

FAVORITE CHIROPRACTORCody Burton – Burton Chiropractic

Runner upKate Carter – Carter Chiropractic

FAVORITE MASSAGE THERAPISTMelissa Munsch

FAVORITE POLICE OFFICERWendy Alley –

Columbus Police DepartmentRunner up

Tomas Ramirez – Colorado County Sheriff

FAVORITE EMTRocky Johnson – Columbus

FAVORITE PRINCIPALJohn O’Leary – St. Anthony’s Catholic School

Runner upRobert Russell – Columbus High School

FAVORITE TEACHERMs. Aaliya – Lil’ Einstein Learning Center

Runner upMrs. Koy – Columbus Elementary School

FAVORITE COACHMatt Schobel – Columbus High School

Runner upDavid Johnson – Columbus High School

Thank You For Voting Us #1Thank You For Voting Us #1Grocery Store In Colorado County!Grocery Store In Colorado County!

7 a.m. - 10 p.m. • 7 days a week7 a.m. - 10 p.m. • 7 days a week2105 Milam St. • Columbus • 979-732-62532105 Milam St. • Columbus • 979-732-6253


FAVORITE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEECheryl Woytek –

Columbus High School

FAVORITE BUS DRIVERMargaret Phelps

Runner upReggie Crawford

FAVORITE REAL ESTATE AGENTCarla Cain – Coldwell Banker

Runner upCurry Leudecke – Leyco

FAVORITE WAITPERSONJudy – R&R Shaved Ice

Runner upMariah – Taco Tony’s

FAVORITE CAR SALESMANReginald “Reggie” Ford – Cavender’s

FAVORITE ELECTRICIANGirndt Electric

Runner upEarl Braden

FAVORITE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEEJoyce Guthmann – Columbus City

Runner upSusan Chandler – Nesbitt Memorial Library

2126-F Texas 71 Business S, Columbus

(979) 732-9545

We are honored to be voted as your Favorite Sandwich Shop, Favorite Cup of Coffee, and Favorite Latte/Espresso/Cappuccino in Colorado County! We are truly blessed to have such wonderful customers, and we sincerely thank you for your love and support!

THE FIRST STATE BANK420 Walnut • Columbus • (979) 732-2332

Mobile Banking/Zellefsbcolumbus.com

The offi cers and employees of The First State Bank wish to thank everyone for voting us the “Friendliest Bank in Colorado County”. Our success is based on the outstanding quality of our customers. We are dedicated to remaining

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!

THANK YOU THANK YOU For Voting The First State BankFor Voting The First State Bank

“The Friendliest Bank” in Colorado County

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FAVORITE POSTAL WORKERJohnny Estrada – Columbus Post Office

Runner upHannah Hollman – Columbus Post Office

FAVORITE ATTORNEYBarry Rutta – Elliott & Waldron

Runner upLeonard Peters

FAVORITE BARBER/HAIRDRESSERBarbara Martinek – Town & Country

Runner upSuzanne Pavlu – Classic Cuts

FAVORITE PLUMBERJamie Ripper – Columbus Plumbing

Runner upEarl Braden

FAVORITE DAYCARE WORKERNayeli – Lil’ Einstein Learning Center

Runner upAaliyah Gilstrap – Lil’ Einstein Learning Center

FAVORITE VOLUNTEER FIREMANBrent Gorman Sr – Columbus

Runner upDuane Naiser – Columbus

Service YOU deserve with people YOU know and trust!

(979)942-91401114 Milam St.

Columbus, Texas 78934www.DblGRealty.com

VOTED FAVORITE REAL ESTATE

COMPANY 2020

Thank you Colorado County for voting

Mimi's KitchenFavorite Homestyle Cooking,

Favorite Fast Food Restaurant,and Favorite Chicken Fried Steak!

We are blessed to have such wonderful customers that we serve!

http://www.DblGRealty.com


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Delgado’s Wrecker Service, located in Eagle Lake, is a family owned and operated business since 1985. We are a Heavy Delgado’s Wrecker Service, located in Eagle Lake, is a family owned and operated business since 1985. We are a Heavy Duty Equipment Recovery Certified company. We off er quality customer service with hands-on owners and operators. Duty Equipment Recovery Certified company. We off er quality customer service with hands-on owners and operators. We have very competitive rates and a variety of towing and recovery services that can help anyone stranded.We have very competitive rates and a variety of towing and recovery services that can help anyone stranded.

Thank you for voting us #1 in Colorado County!We appreciate your support!

979-234-5794

Courtesy

Dairy Cone in Columbus was once again named favorite hamburger in the Readers’ Choice awards. Dairy Cone has been a Columbus staple for over 40 years.

Courtesy | Garwood VFD

Garwood VFD assisted Delgado’s Wrecker Service with traffi c control while the wrecker pulled a grain truck out that got stuck attempting to turn around on Hwy 71. Delgado’s was named favorite wrecker service in Colorado County for the second year in a row.


1012 Walnut St • Columbus Tx 78934(979) 257-7757

VOTED FAVORITEVOTED FAVORITEPHONE/COMPUTER REPAIRPHONE/COMPUTER REPAIR

HARRY’S HARRY’S COMPUTERSCOMPUTERS

Courtesy

Mimi’s Kitchen in Columbus was voted favorite fast food. Pictured is a stuff ed turkey leg from the popular eatery.

Citizen Archives

Columbus H-E-B was voted favorite grocery store in Colorado County. The grocer also topped the list of the 10 best supermarkets in America for Food & Wine Magazine.


www.cavenderautocountry.com | (979)732-2353

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

http://www.cavenderautocountry.com

Best of 2020 READERS’ CHOICE · 2020. 7. 28. · Blake Street Sports Bar – Columbus FAVORITE BARBECUE Mikeska’s Barbecue – Columbus Runner Up Austin’s Barbecue – Eagle

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