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It has been four months since Winter Storm Uri crippled Texas. Although my position with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension encourages families and businesses to prepare for disasters, the storm highlighted weaknesses in my own family’s preparedness plan. Since the passing of the storm, I have reflected on ways we could have been better prepared. The utmost need I identified was an improved tool to receive hazardous weather updates.
Read moreFamilies converged on the First United Methodist Church in Columbus for a morning filled with fun and freebies. On Saturday, July 17, the Back to School Bash and Bicycle Rodeo got underway and the fellowship hall quickly filled with excited children and pleased parents. There were many opportunities to visit with knowledgeable professionals in their fields. So many things to see and do, but the time quickly came to an end. Many happy people, both visitors and table-displayers, wrapped up this back-to-school event and called it a success.
Read moreRice High School cheerleaders and future RHS cheerleaders had a great time at the cheer camp hosted by Rice High School July 15. Citizen
Read moreWhen families fire up their grills and turn to favorite summer recipes for filling meals, nutritional considerations are often not the focus. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. This year, you can rethink traditional seasonal menus by opting for main courses - and even desserts - that offer healthier returns by incorporating ingredients like whole oranges, which provide a multitude of nutritional benefits. Adding an ingredient
Read moreCity Secretary Bana Schneider responded quickly with needed answers when it came down to the brass tacks of budgeting for the City of Columbus. A budget workshop meeting took place on Thursday, July 15, at Columbus City Hall, with all members of the council present. Schneider presented the budget and easily outlined the budget to the council and their questions. To say it was easy to put one together is an understatement.
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