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One of my grandsons, who is six years old, told us that he couldn’t wait until he got older so he could do what he wanted. Needless to say, Dianne and I just laughed. After a serious discussion on adult syndrome-the syndrome where you think you are an adult but reality slaps you in the face and we are forced to put our big kid undies on and leave our P.J. Max undies in the drawer, we emphasized to him to take his time growing up and enjoy his childhood.
Read moreA months-long Austin County Westside (HIDTA) Narcotics Task Force investigation involving methamphetamine and weapons trafficking ended in the Feb. 24 arrests of two individuals.
Read moreLow-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s acting Administrator Tami L. Perriello announced.
Read more(Columbus, TX) - The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is excited to host a ribbon cutting at Kountry Kritters, located at 1506 Fannin Street, Columbus, Saturday, Mar. 6 at noon to welcome this new business to town.
Read moreThe thyroid is a gland located in the neck. It is shaped like a butterfly with its wings wrapping around the trachea or ‘windpipe’. Hormones released by the thyroid gland control metabolism (how the body uses energy). They also determine how sensitive the body is to other hormones. Malfunctioning of the thyroid gland can affect every cell in the body, contributing to a wide range of problems including high cholesterol, depression, and poor control of blood sugar in diabetics. About 20 million Americans have some type of thyroid disorder. Thyroid disorders are up to 8 times more common in women than men, and the risk also increases with age.
Read moreGovernor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), with the assistance of the Texas Military Department, launched a call center to assist Texans, who have limited or no internet access, with completing the State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT). Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information. This call center is specifically for Texans who are unable to submit information through the online iSTAT tool.
Read moreAUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced Feb. 21 Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to use their food benefits to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals due to impacts from the severe winter storm.
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