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AUSTIN — Requirements in House Bill 3, the sweeping school finance law passed by the Texas Legislature in 2019, require the state to plan for long-term workforce development.
Read moreCOLUMBUS, TX— Colorado County Pct. 2 Constable Office endorses and supports Judge Bill Old in his bid for re-election as Judge of the 25th Judicial District Court.
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Seriously, just dump a bag of sugar down my throat. That’s how I feel 24 hours into drastically reducing my sugar (and caffeine) intake. Yes, I cut both at the same time - I’m the mayor of Crazy Town. This ain’t my first rodeo - I’ve reduced my sugar and caffeine intake before, and, once you get past the withdrawal symptoms, the results are great. But, as with any other addiction, once you fall off the wagon, it can be hard to climb back on. Generally, I live by “everything in moderation,” but sugar is my life-force.
Read moreSaturdays on the square: In 2019 Saturdays on the Square was more than just a farmers’ market type event. It became a weekly event where many vendors and residents gathered to sell their produce or their handmade items. It became a social event. We would compare pickling, canning or cooking ideas. Keep up with who was getting married or having a baby. The passing of old friends. Home remedies for this or that. It was a builtin co-op whereby if someone needed a particular item we were always there to help supply with each other’s needs… egg cartons, plastics bags, and plastic plant containers. The friendships became solid and a trust was developed. We were all opinioned, but that never stopped us from supporting and caring for each other. The stories are priceless!
Read moreOn January 27th, our Colorado County Commissioners, and Judge took the momentous step in adopting what many call a 2nd Ammendment Sanctuary policy. A week before, our County Sheriff took
Read more(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.08 billion in January, 8.9 percent more than in January 2019. “Growth in state sales tax revenue was
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AUSTIN — Texas Deputy Solicitor General Matthew Frederick on Feb. 6 defended the Electoral College system in a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Frederick,
Read moreCOLUMBUS—Judge Bill Old of the 25th Judicial District received the endorsement of Colorado County Sheriff R.H. “Curly” Wied. Sheriff Wied appreciates Judge Old being available to assist deputies at all
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