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Governor signs eight public safety bills into law
Governor signs eight public safety bills into law
AUSTIN – On June 6, Gov. Greg Abbott signed several critical pieces of public safety legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. The comprehensive package of eight public safety bills signed by the Governor will help ensure communities across Texas have the resources needed to support law enforcement personnel, enhance criminal penalties for growing classes of crimes, and hold district attorneys accountable, among other measures. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Summer
Summer
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Conservation urged as heat wave sweeps state
Conservation urged as heat wave sweeps state
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Governor establishes AI advisory council
Governor establishes AI advisory council
AUSTIN – On June 12, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2060 by Representative Giovanni Capriglione and Senator Tan Parker establishing the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council as Texas strengthens its position as the leading destination for next generation technology in the country. The Council will study and monitor artificial intelligence technology developed, employed, or procured by Texas state agencies. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows
Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Governor Abbott signs sweeping package of border security legislation
Governor Abbott signs sweeping package of border security legislation
AUSTIN – On June 8, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a series of border security legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This package of six bills will expand Texas’ unprecedented efforts to hold the line and protect Texans from the record level of illegal immigration, weapons, and deadly drugs pouring into Texas from Mexico caused by President Biden’s refusal to secure the border. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
A View of Columbus through rose colored glasses
A View of Columbus through rose colored glasses
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Central figure in Paxton case charged
Central figure in Paxton case charged
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA board approves business, capital plans for fiscal year 2024
LCRA board approves business, capital plans for fiscal year 2024
AUSTIN – The LCRA Board of Directors on Wednesday approved a business plan of about $565 million and authorized capital investments of about $1.17 billion for energy, water and public service projects to support Texas in fiscal year 2024. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Texas Senate OKs $17.6 billion of property tax relief
Texas Senate OKs $17.6 billion of property tax relief
Sen. Bettencourt’s SB 1, SJR 1 passes 30-0 on first day of special session 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Governor Abbott statement on critical school choice legislation
Governor Abbott statement on critical school choice legislation
05/31/2023 01:21 PM
Texas again breaks three jobs records, leads nation in job creation
Texas again breaks three jobs records, leads nation in job creation
05/31/2023 01:20 PM
Texas House impeaches Attorney General Paxton
Texas House impeaches Attorney General Paxton
By Gary Borders 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Changed forever
Changed forever
I am a cadet at Texas ChalleNGe Academy and am in Charlie Platoon. I came to TCA on January 15, 2023 and this is the day that forever changed my life. When I first came, my mindset was one of being scared, and I wanted to leave as fast as I could. I didn’t think I would finish the challenge. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Heroes
Heroes
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
End of an era, downtown Columbus
End of an era, downtown Columbus
In 1983, I was sitting in the Elliot and Waldron Title Office with Mrs. Mattern signing papers to purchase 1024 Milam from her. It was a grocery store in the front, a feed store in the rear, and living quarters on top. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Almost done
Almost done
We have been at Texas ChalleNGe Academy for over sixteen weeks, and while it has been a challenging program, once I accepted the challenges thrown my way, it went by very fast. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Operation Lone Star surges border resources as Title 42 ends
Operation Lone Star surges border resources as Title 42 ends
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor: 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen