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The Lone Star State continues to lead the nation in jobs added with 58,200 new positions in February, bringing the state to nearly 14 million total nonfarm jobs, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. February also marked two full years of uninterrupted job growth in the state.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Living with twenty two girls is hard. Trying to run them is even harder. I was awarded the position of the first Platoon Guide for Echo for the spring 2023 semester. Prior to becoming the platoon guide, I was a squad leader, meaning I was in charge of four other girls.

As a newcomer to Columbus in the early 90s, it was my pleasure to write/direct 3 plays for Columbus Historic Preservation Trust (CHPT) in the Stafford Opera House. The cast was local and our friends and neighbors filled the House. I hope that you have heard that there will be a play this year. It is part of the bi-centennial celebration. This year’s one act plat is titled “Happy Birthday Columbus”. It will portray an imaginary 5th grade class on the day of the birthday party. The students are played by your neighbors Ester Chandler, Gary Chandler, Ann Butler, James Yearwood, Billy Kahn, Tina Higdon, Bob Stiles, John Crews, Lori Ann Gobert, Dr Kirk Anderson, Kathy Salguero, Mark Candela, Darrel Appelt, Phillip Brummett, Allison Korrel, Beamer Stiles, Shirley Isbell, and John Isbell.

New facility will add much-needed power to Texas electric grid

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Jan. 15, 2023 is a day that I will remember forever. I was sixteen, standing in the parking lot of Rice High School with my mother by my side.

AUSTIN – On March 13, Governor Greg Abbott congratulated Texans and Texas employers on helping our state lead the nation in job growth, following the news showing Texas led all states with 654,100 jobs added January 2022 to January 2023. Over those 12 months, Texas grew jobs at 5.0 percent, outpacing the national rate of 3.3 percent.

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FOI Guest Column, Sunshine Month 2023

I came to Texas ChalleNGe Academy for a second chance at life. After making some bad decisions in my life, I realized that if I wanted to be a successful adult, I would need to make some changes in my life as a teen. Somehow God led my mother to learn about TCA, and I applied and was thankfully accepted.

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A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

My aunt told my parents about Texas ChalleNGe Academy because of the bad choices that I was making in my life. Prior to coming to TCA, I was skipping class, hanging with the wrong crowds, and disrespecting my parents. I didn’t like seeing my parents cry, but at the time, I was only thinking about myself.

Severe drought shows little sign of relief in near future

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My name is Angelika Munoz, and I am currently a cadet private at Texas ChalleNGe Academy. I heard about the program from my mother. She and my father told me that they wanted nothing but the best for me, but at first, I wasn’t sure if TCA was the right choice or what was best for me.

AUSTIN – On Feb. 16, Rep. Stan Kitzman attended Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State address that outlined his goals and emergency priorities for the 88th Legislative Session. Kitzman is serving his first term in Austin proudly representing House District 85.

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