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Despite “historic declines,” state lawmakers will have more money to work with in the upcoming legislative session than Comptroller Glenn Hegar expected over the summer, he said Monday. But Hegar did not outline specifics as state coffers continue to suffer from the economic recession spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Colorado County’s Tax Assessor-Collector for the past 27 years, Mary Jane Poenitzsch, will begin her retirement at the end of this year. Her last official day is Dec. 31, 2020. Mary Jane was sworn into her position in January of 1993 and has continuously held this position ever since.
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With the new year approaching and most people and employers considering new insurance plans, you may notice some medication costs that can be confusing and difficult to understand. It’s challenging to sit down, read and truly understand your insurance policy. This article is intended to teach the average consumer about copays and deductibles as it relates to their prescription drug plan. Given the large amount of information to discuss, this article will be presented as a two-part series. The continuation of this article will be in next week’s paper.
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The toughest decision that I think I had to make when I was a little tyke was if I wanted to hide my broccoli under my plate or “chipmunk” it. Or, if I wanted to go with mom to town on Saturdays for groceries where I was guaranteed some candy - or staying home and playing out in the woods. Tough decisions like taking that sugar cube they gave when I was in elementary...well, not a tough decision. I mean, it was sugar. Decisions to watch Kitirik or Gilligan’s Island, to get an RC Cola or Dr. Pepper down at Gross’ Store. Such profound, life-altering decisions for a youngster to make.
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SYKESVILLE, MD – Nexion Health, Inc.,a leading skilled nursing operator serving the Southern region of the United States, today announced it is bringing nine existing healthcare and rehabilitation centers under its operational expertise in facilities across Texas.
Read moreColumbus City Council heard an update on the water well rehab project at the Nov. 23 meeting at City Hall.
Read moreColorado County Commissioners met for a quick holiday agenda Nov. 23. The two items up for discussion and action were where to procure the funds from to pay the $100,000 for the City of Columbus’ new ladder fire truck, and what to do about the grant of $14,990 that was to be used by the election office.
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