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Gov. Abbott signs legislation empowering parents
Gov. Abbott signs legislation empowering parents
AUSTIN – On June 12, Gov. Greg Abbott signed several critical pieces of parent empowerment legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. The transformative package of four parent empowerment bills signed by the Governor will give parents access to course curriculum, allow parents to determine if their child should repeat a grade level, remove inappropriate books from school libraries, and support students with special needs. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Abbott extends virtual education options for Texas students
Abbott extends virtual education options for Texas students
AUSTIN – On June 12, Gov. Greg Abbott directed Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath to waive specific requirements for school districts or openenrollment charter schools to be able to continue offering virtual instruction options for students in grades 3 through 12 through the Texas Virtual School Network for the next two school years. 06/21/2023 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
Columbus CATfish to compete at Meet of Champs
Columbus CATfish to compete at Meet of Champs
The Columbus CATfish swim team is hoping to have another good showing at this year’s Meet of Champs after having several swimmers qualify for the event in different competitive categories. When the competitors meet in El Campo on Saturday, June 24, they will be hoping to bring home several medals just as they did during last season’s competition. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus finishes sixth in Lone Star Cup standings
Columbus finishes sixth in Lone Star Cup standings
The UIL Lone Star Cup has released their final official rankings for the 2022-23 athletic school year. The Lone Star Cup is given to the school that has the highest amount of UIL success from different UIL programs and sports. Points were allocated based on a team’s placement in competition for arts and intellectual competitions, while points allocated to sports were based on playoff performance. After a strong year for Columbus with several teams getting deep runs in their respective postseasons, they finished the year tied for sixth place with Wall High School with a cup score of 59. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Lewis named to All-State Elite Team
Lewis named to All-State Elite Team
The Cards’ basebal l team created some history this season after notching one of their best seasons in two decades. It could arguably have been their best season in the last two decades after reaching the deepest round of the playoffs in that time frame this season. They also finished with their most total wins in a season after finding success in a tough district and holding on for the second- place spot in the district standings. The Cards would not have been able to achieve all of these goals without impressive seasons by some of the veteran players who make up the roster. Senior Ryan Lewis made himself stand out with his play this season. His outstanding season led to Lewis receiving statewide recognition after being named to All-State Elite Team by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
CGC JUNE YARD OF MONTH
CGC JUNE YARD OF MONTH
CGC JUNE YARD OF MONTH 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
BREAKING: City manager, police chief turn in resignation
BREAKING: City manager, police chief turn in resignation
06/15/2023 10:05 PM
U.S. 77 La Grange feasibility study
U.S. 77 La Grange feasibility study
06/14/2023 12:27 PM
Central figure in Paxton case charged
Central figure in Paxton case charged
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS TRACTOR SUPPLY UNVEILS
COLUMBUS TRACTOR SUPPLY UNVEILS MAJOR UPGRADES AND NEW GARDEN CENTER
MAJOR UPGRADES AND NEW GARDEN CENTER 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Celebrate Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth
In 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which established an official holiday to commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The act became law and the holiday was celebrated two days later. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
NO INJURIES REPORTED IN CAR FIRE
NO INJURIES REPORTED IN CAR FIRE
NO INJURIES REPORTED IN CAR FIRE 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA awards $50K to Eagle Lake VFD for roof replacement, new lighting
LCRA awards $50K to Eagle Lake VFD for roof replacement, new lighting
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department will replace a dilapidated 50-year-old roof and install new LED lighting at its fire station with the help of a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Remembering Helyn Farris
Remembering Helyn Farris
We all meet special people we enjoy and whose presence lifts us. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
EMIL JOSEPH SOCHA, JR.
EMIL JOSEPH SOCHA, JR.
Emil Joseph Socha, Jr. (E.J.) went to be with God on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born Dec. 18, 1939, in Taiton, Texas to Emil, Sr and Leona (Bubela) Socha. He grew up in Taiton and El Campo area and graduated from El Campo High School in 1958. He attended Wharton Junior College and then enlisted in the US Air Force where he served from 1960-1964. He married the love of his life, Margie Kulhanek, on Oct. 25, 1964, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg, Texas where he remained an active member until his death. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
DAVID WILLIAM GUTHMAN
DAVID WILLIAM GUTHMAN
David William Guthman, 72, of Lissie, Texas, passed away in his home on June 6, 2023. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
SHIRLEY MARIE FRESHOUR
SHIRLEY MARIE FRESHOUR
Shirley Marie Freshour, 80, of Alleyton, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 11 in Diamond, Missouri. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Council, police chief discusses former officer’s arrest
Council, police chief discusses former officer’s arrest
WEIMAR – The City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 8 to discuss an issue that has been raised involving a former officer employed by the Weimar Police Department. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Why property owners may see a difference in their land value from last year
Why property owners may see a difference in their land value from last year
The 2023 appraisal notices have recently gone out and property owners may be seeing a change in their property value from the previous year. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen