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Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 1:02pm

Jose "Joey" Casanova, one of the men connected with the murder of Columbus resident Keaton Hancock has been sentenced to life in prison for his role.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 12:00am

COLUMBUS — The April 8 regular meeting for the Colorado County Commissioners Court saw the entity change more speed limits on county roads and recognize several proclamations to celebrate national initiatives.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 12:00am

Colorado County will hold two separate elections in May. Both elections are equally important for different reasons. It is also imperative that voters pay attention to voting locations and times because each election is different.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 12:00am

COLUMBUS — The Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham delivered good news to city officials as well as a few checks for a total of $16 million in regional mitigation program grants for various water related projects around the town and the county.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 12:00am

To celebrate the recently passed 29th annual National Public Health Week from April 1 to April 7, 2024, we’re lifting up five public health campaigns that have helped create safer, stronger, and healthier communities over the last 30 years.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 12:00am

It’s nearing the middle of April and there is still so much to do with spring cleaning or organizing the flower beds.

Sports

The Rice Raiders played in two district games last week against Yoakum on Tuesday, April 2, and then Edna on Saturday, April 6.

On Saturday, March 30, RJ Myers competed in the 96th Annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, TX. Myers tested his abilities against some of the best throwers in the nation, finishing 12th overall, throwing 53’3/4 ft on his final attempt to set a personal record. Myers is a junior at Rice High School and is the son of Roderick Myers and Bernice Vasquez.

Viewpoints

State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported.

Apr 10, 2024 - 00:00

Texas ChalleNGe Academy is a great place because it gives young men and women who have done wrong the ability to change their paths and accomplish more in their lives. I came to TCA because I was skipping school, being disrespectful, and experiencing anger issues. Now I am getting better every day.

Obituaries

Apr 10, 2024 - 00:00

Jerome “J.D.” Wied of Garwood died April 6, 2024 at the age of 83. 

Apr 10, 2024 - 00:00

Joyce Marie (Wostarek) Shupak of Frelsburg, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.