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Texas has a lot to offer, which includes over 80,000 highwaylane miles. We also have worldclass rail and air facilities for freight and passengers. Nearly 2,000 people move here every day, steadily increasing the pressure on our infrastructure.

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A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents.

Greetings to all who read this. My name is Alex Ball, and on July 16th, I came to Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake to complete a twenty-two week challenge.

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My name is Angel Bell, and I am currently a candidate at Texas Challenge Academy in Eagle Lake. We started here in January, and at first it was very rough as we are in acclimation, a four week process that prepares us for what we need to complete the program.

COLUMBUS – Although the next chance for showers isn’t until Saturday, Colorado County officials this week are urging residents to stay cool and keep out of the heat.

LA GRANGE – After a successful oneyear pilot program providing free books to children, the Fayette Electric Cooperative board is expanding a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, officials said.

Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported.

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

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AUSTIN – Operation Lone Star continues to be a success in helping stem the tide of illegal immigration on the border, according to a release from the Governor’s Office.

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August is National Breastfeeding Month and Texas WIC is launching a statewide awareness campaign to sharing resources to support moms and pregnant women to help meet their breastfeeding needs. The benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby last a lifetime. Breastmilk has hundreds of ingredients and antibodies that help protect babies from illness and allergies. For moms breastfeeding has been linked to lower rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and certain cancers.

Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record- warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported.

This column is dedicated to acknowledging examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town.

In-person vs online education Many people have questions about the feasibility of moving their school-aged students from the traditional, in-person (brick & mortar) school experience to an online, homeschool experience. Having taught in both environments, I will endeavor here to compare the two as clearly as possible.

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