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What a fine fit – the Dahlbergs and Columbus

What a fine fit – the Dahlbergs and Columbus

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

My perspective

Texas ChalleNGe Academy is a great place because it gives young men and women who have done wrong the ability to change their paths and accomplish more in their lives. I came to TCA because I was skipping school, being disrespectful, and experiencing anger issues. Now I am getting better every day. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

Agencies blasted over wildfire oversight

Agencies blasted over wildfire oversight

State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported. 04/10/2024 12:00 AM

Solar eclipse means big money to Texas

Solar eclipse means big money to Texas

One economist is calling it “the most profitable 22 minutes in Texas history,” according to the Texas Standard. The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 is expected to draw up to a million visitors to the Lone Star State, especially in its narrow path of totality. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

Leadership

A few weeks ago, my friend and I made Platoon Guide and Assistant Platoon Guide at Texas ChalleNGE Academy. We had been squad leaders previously, and while we thought we would earn the position, we were still nervous at the same time. When we heard our names called, it was hard not to show too much excitement. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

How to convince someone to get help for their mental health

How to convince someone to get help for their mental health

There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. 04/03/2024 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

*The following letter to the editor is a sentiment reflected by several letters to the editor* 03/27/2024 12:00 AM

Remembering Easter eggs circa 1950

Remembering Easter eggs circa 1950

03/27/2024 12:00 AM

Wonder

Seventy-four is the number. Yesterday it was seventy-five. And this is my day as some of the other cadets and I just wait and wait and count while we do our everyday routine at Texas ChalleNGe Academy. 03/27/2024 12:00 AM

State immigration law again on hold

State immigration law again on hold

03/27/2024 12:00 AM

Exercise caution: Hunting can be dangerous

Exercise caution: Hunting can be dangerous

03/20/2024 12:00 AM

A blessing in disguise

A blessing in disguise

At Texas ChalleNGe Academy, one of our eight core components is leadership/followership. Each week, cadets from each platoon are selected to be squad leader, a position that is held for a week. This person is responsible for one of the squads in his or her platoon. 03/20/2024 12:00 AM

Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing

Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing

Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new residents that brought its population to more than 185,000. Census data shows that Rockwall and Liberty counties closed out the top three, with growth rates of 6.5% and 5.7%, respectively. 03/20/2024 12:00 AM

The legacy of the toxic AFFF firefighting foam

The legacy of the toxic AFFF firefighting foam

03/20/2024 12:00 AM

Massive wildfires ignited by power lines

Massive wildfires ignited by power lines

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 03/13/2024 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The following letter to the editor is a sentiment expressed in several letters addressed to the Citizen 03/13/2024 12:00 AM

Day to day at TCA

Day to day at TCA

My name is Chad Robertson. Currently I’m a Texas ChalleNGe Academy cadet, and I would like to share my perspective of TCA with the outside. TCA isn’t what people think. The kids here aren’t “bad” and certainly aren’t “criminals” as some have portrayed. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM

How are your teeth?

How are your teeth?

03/13/2024 12:00 AM

Why does Monday have to follow Sunday?

Why does Monday have to follow Sunday?

03/13/2024 12:00 AM

My walk through the challenge

My walk through the challenge

I am seventeen years old and originally from Puerto Rico, but I moved to Texas at a young age. I have two loving parents who always push me to do my best, an older sister who is going to graduate from nursing school, and a girlfriend who gives me nothing but support in all the things I do. I couldn’t be more proud. You may be wondering why I came here. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

Remember the Alamo

Remember the Alamo

Eagle Lake Remembers 03/06/2024 12:00 AM