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Governor: Lone Star success continues

Governor: Lone Star success continues

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. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Football

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

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. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

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. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

August is National Breastfeeding Month

August is National Breastfeeding Month

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. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Child care centers closing across state

Child care centers closing across state

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

Topic from the pew behind me

Topic from the pew behind me

This column is dedicated to acknowledging examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

Drifting the San Marcos

Drifting the San Marcos

Woods, Waters, and Wildlife 08/02/2023 12:00 AM

Wildfire chances increasing across state

Wildfire chances increasing across state

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 08/02/2023 12:00 AM

OAG reaches $168M in opioid settlement with Walmart

OAG reaches $168M in opioid settlement with Walmart

AUSTIN – The Office of the Attorney General of Texas finalized a settlement with Walmart for $168 million due to the company’s negligent practices that contributed to the nationwide opioid crisis. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Texas dominates nation in annual job creation

Texas dominates nation in annual job creation

Smashes all records for jobs, employment, labor force 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Remember when

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

Gov. Abbott unveils Texas fentanyl data dashboard

Gov. Abbott unveils Texas fentanyl data dashboard

AUSTIN – On July 13, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data dashboard by the Texas Department of State Health Services as part of the statewide “One Pill Kills” campaign. This dashboard, available on Texas Health Data, reflects the expansion of data on fentanyl and other drug poisoning deaths published by DSHS online. Texans can now access information that includes fentanyl-related deaths from 2014 to 2023 and lets users view them over time, by demographics or by geography. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Work

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 07/12/2023 12:00 AM