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A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

Gov. Abbott recognizes April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Gov. Abbott recognizes April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

AUSTIN – On April 3, Governor Greg Abbott encouraged Texans to help raise awareness of sexual assault and recognize the courage of survivors across the state and nation throughout the month of April 2023, following his proclamation designating April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Texas. 04/12/2023 12:00 AM

Medicare Advantage prioritizes preventative care

Medicare Advantage prioritizes preventative care

When it comes to a health scare, many of us like to think in the form of the question, “is it treatable, or is it preventable?” 04/12/2023 12:00 AM

Pieces

Inside Texas ChalleNGe Academy live many cadets from all over the state of Texas, and each cadet has her own personal reasons for committing to the program. As a female here at TCA, living with 21 other girls can be difficult because we are each so different. But I remind myself that this is a temporary stop on my journey to success. 04/12/2023 12:00 AM

Texas House OKs $302 billion budget

Texas House OKs $302 billion budget

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 04/12/2023 12:00 AM

Texas leads nation in jobs added

Texas leads nation in jobs added

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. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Miscellaneous/‘Good Things’

Miscellaneous/‘Good Things’

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Gov. Abbott advocates for expanded school choice in Giddings

Gov. Abbott advocates for expanded school choice in Giddings

AUSTIN – On March 28, Governor Greg Abbott advocated for expanding school choice options for all Texans and getting back to teaching Texas children the basics to succeed at a Parent Empowerment Night held at Immanuel Lutheran School in Giddings. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

In need of a reset

In need of a reset

Being at Texas ChalleNGe Academy was goal that I set for myself. I voluntarily joined the Academy and am happy that I made the decision to come here. I have learned from being here that some cadets were somewhat forced to attend, but for me that wasn’t the case. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Bi-centennial activities

Bi-centennial activities

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. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM

LCRA selects Caldwell County for peaker plant

LCRA selects Caldwell County for peaker plant

New facility will add much-needed power to Texas electric grid 03/29/2023 12:00 AM

PG life

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. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM

Texas Senate passes tax cut package

Texas Senate passes tax cut package

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 03/29/2023 12:00 AM

Texas leads for jobs added over last year, growing faster than U.S.

Texas leads for jobs added over last year, growing faster than U.S.

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. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: 03/22/2023 12:00 AM

Journey

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. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM

Bill would require fentanyl education

Bill would require fentanyl education

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 03/22/2023 12:00 AM

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

House pushes armed officer at all schools

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

A new beginning

A new beginning

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. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort

Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort

FOI Guest Column, Sunshine Month 2023 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Girlfriends

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 03/08/2023 12:00 AM