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LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely

LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely

AUSTIN – Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful about using water wisely. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Texas named best business climate in the nation

Texas named best business climate in the nation

AUSTIN – On June 26, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Gov. Abbott signs Save Women’s Sports Act

Gov. Abbott signs Save Women’s Sports Act

AUSTIN – On June 15, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This new law will protect the integrity of women’s sports by prohibiting biological men from competing against female athletes at Texas colleges and universities. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Governor signs eight public safety bills into law

Governor signs eight public safety bills into law

AUSTIN – On June 6, Gov. Greg Abbott signed several critical pieces of public safety legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. The comprehensive package of eight public safety bills signed by the Governor will help ensure communities across Texas have the resources needed to support law enforcement personnel, enhance criminal penalties for growing classes of crimes, and hold district attorneys accountable, among other measures. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Summer

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Conservation urged as heat wave sweeps state

Conservation urged as heat wave sweeps state

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Governor establishes AI advisory council

Governor establishes AI advisory council

AUSTIN – On June 12, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2060 by Representative Giovanni Capriglione and Senator Tan Parker establishing the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council as Texas strengthens its position as the leading destination for next generation technology in the country. The Council will study and monitor artificial intelligence technology developed, employed, or procured by Texas state agencies. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

A View of Columbus through rose colored glasses

A View of Columbus through rose colored glasses

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

Governor Abbott signs sweeping package of border security legislation

Governor Abbott signs sweeping package of border security legislation

AUSTIN – On June 8, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a series of border security legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This package of six bills will expand Texas’ unprecedented efforts to hold the line and protect Texans from the record level of illegal immigration, weapons, and deadly drugs pouring into Texas from Mexico caused by President Biden’s refusal to secure the border. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

Central figure in Paxton case charged

Central figure in Paxton case charged

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

Texas Senate OKs $17.6 billion of property tax relief

Texas Senate OKs $17.6 billion of property tax relief

Sen. Bettencourt’s SB 1, SJR 1 passes 30-0 on first day of special session 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

LCRA board approves business, capital plans for fiscal year 2024

LCRA board approves business, capital plans for fiscal year 2024

AUSTIN – The LCRA Board of Directors on Wednesday approved a business plan of about $565 million and authorized capital investments of about $1.17 billion for energy, water and public service projects to support Texas in fiscal year 2024. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Governor Abbott statement on critical school choice legislation

Governor Abbott statement on critical school choice legislation

05/31/2023 01:21 PM

Texas again breaks three jobs records, leads nation in job creation

Texas again breaks three jobs records, leads nation in job creation

05/31/2023 01:20 PM

Texas House impeaches Attorney General Paxton

Texas House impeaches Attorney General Paxton

By Gary Borders 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Changed forever

Changed forever

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. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Heroes

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

End of an era, downtown Columbus

End of an era, downtown Columbus

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. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Almost done

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. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM