Viewpoints

In 1983, I was sitting in the Elliot and Waldron Title Office with Mrs. Mattern signing papers to purchase 1024 Milam from her. It was a grocery store in the front, a feed store in the rear, and living quarters on top.

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

I am a cadet at Texas ChalleNGe Academy and am in Charlie Platoon. I came to TCA on January 15, 2023 and this is the day that forever changed my life. When I first came, my mindset was one of being scared, and I wanted to leave as fast as I could. I didn’t think I would finish the challenge.

By Gary Borders

We have been at Texas ChalleNGe Academy for over sixteen weeks, and while it has been a challenging program, once I accepted the challenges thrown my way, it went by very fast.

Dear Editor:

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

My name is Mercedes Mae Erickson. I am sixteen years old and have been a part of Texas ChalleNGe Academy for four months. When I first came here, I had a mix of emotions. I was scared, but excited and ready.

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses

It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general.

I never envisioned myself attending a military style school as part of my high school journey, but being at Texas ChalleNGe Academy has changed my life tremendously for the better. I have grown and learned so much, and I don’t know where I would be if it weren’t for this program.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated new law enforcement graduates who answered the call to serve and protect their fellow Texans at the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Recruit Class C-2022 Graduation Ceremony in Austin. During his keynote address, the Governor congratulated the 60 graduate troopers on completing the rigorous 29-week training program and highlighted DPS’ critical role in protecting Texans across the state.

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott last night lauded Texas’ legendary energy industry at the Energy Workforce & Technology Council’s Annual Meeting Awards Dinner in Austin, where he was awarded the 2023 Champion of the Oilfield Award.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Being here at Texas ChalleNGe Academy has made me realize how proud I am of myself and of all the other cadets who have taken on this huge challenge with me. Sadly, time here is no longer our friend, and our days here will end on June 17th.

Dear Editor:

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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

When I first came to Texas ChalleNGe Academy, I can’t believe how scared, sad, and lonely I was. I felt all of it. This was my plan Z. I had used up all of my other plans. After getting suspended from school yet again, I broke down in tears and told my mom that I needed help.

If you get your national news from other than the “lamestream media” your might be aware of how some school boards silencing parents’ criticisms of teaching perverse sex education as well as CRT and Transgender grooming. It is happening across the country in left wing dominated districts. Boards and Superintendents have gone as far as engaging the FBI and labeling parents as “terrorists”, for speaking out.