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“The Big One,” Columbus Country Market, returns Saturday, June 27 starting at 9 a.m. on the Colorado County Courthouse Square. Be sure to come out and shop rows of farmers, bakers, artists, cooks, fresh locally grown produce, pickles, jams and jellies, family fun, crafts, herbs, plants, live music, food vendors and so much more!
Read moreCOLLEGE STATION – Texas is known for hot summers that leave many residents ready for air conditioning and a cool drink. Because their bodies expel heat less efficiently and generate more heat pound-for-pound than humans, pets can be even more impacted by rising temperatures.
Read moreCounty Emergency Management Coordinator Chuck Rogers advises residents that with the drop in rain chances, caution in control and other burning activity is imperative. Also, stay hydrated when working and playing outside.
Read moreStately oak trees on CISD grounds met their demise Wednesday, June 10. To some, this will be a passing of time and memories no longer visible to the naked eye. To others, this will be a chance to move forward and give a softball field many feel is long overdue to high school athletes. Whether it shall be remembered as a field of trees or a field of dreams that is in the eye of the beholder.
Read morePeach producers in the Hill Country are reporting good quality and good demand despite an odd winter and remaining COVID-19 restrictions, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Read moreNecessitated by the changes made in the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which President Trump signed into law Friday, June 5, the SBA and Treasury have updated the Borrower and Lender PPP applications. The changes made include:
Read moreAt 12:06 pm June 11, Columbus Police Department’S Officer Flores initiated a traffic stop in the 1400 block of Milam. After further investigation Orlando Rodriguez, of Austin, was arrested for Felony Possession of Marijuana and THC concentrate candy and vape fluid. Flores said, “I am one of many dedicated peace officers out here doing my best to serve and protect our citizens, especially our children, from illegal contraband.”
Read moreThe prostate is a small gland that sits next to a man’s bladder. It is about the size of a walnut and a man does not have to have it to live. Cancer of the prostate is common- about 12% of men are found to have it in their lifetime. It is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men in the USA and the second most common cause of cancer death in men. Since the prostate is not required for any vital bodily process, it usually does not cause any symptoms until it is large or has already spread to other parts of the body. Once a cancer spreads to another part of the body it is very difficult to treat. Fortunately, there is a blood test that can help predict when a man is developing prostate cancer and can show signs of cancer long before symptoms develop. The earlier cancer is detected the easier it is to treat. This test is called the PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) and if a doctor believes the test will be helpful and orders it, the PSA can be measured at Columbus Community Hospital after drawing a vial of blood. It is ok to eat and drink before having this test and it can be done any time of day. Men are expected to have a small amount of PSA in their blood as the prostate releases this chemical through normal body processes but when the PSA gets above a certain level there is increased risk that prostate cancer is present. It can also be helpful to monitor changes in the PSA level from year to year as sudden increases in the number can also be a cause for concern. A high PSA does not guarantee that a man has prostate cancer and the number is expected to slowly increase with time. Most experts do not recommend screening for prostate cancer before a man turns 50 as the older a man gets, the higher his risk of prostate cancer gets. Prostate cancer is rare in younger men. Some experts recommend getting a PSA level drawn every 1-2 years to monitor for risk of prostate cancer. As with any medical test, the first thing to do with the result of a PSA test is to make an appointment with your doctor to discuss it. After reviewing your history, they may not feel anything has to be done about it. If they are concerned, they may suggest repeat testing of the PSA or make a referral to a urologist (a prostate specialist) to investigate it further.
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