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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
In-person vs online education Many people have questions about the feasibility of moving their school-aged students from the traditional, in-person (brick & mortar) school experience to an online, homeschool experience. Having taught in both environments, I will endeavor here to compare the two as clearly as possible. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Topic from the pew behind me
Topic from the pew behind me
This column is dedicated to acknowledging examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Drifting the San Marcos
Drifting the San Marcos
Woods, Waters, and Wildlife 08/02/2023 12:00 AM
Wildfire chances increasing across state
Wildfire chances increasing across state
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 08/02/2023 12:00 AM
OAG reaches $168M in opioid settlement with Walmart
OAG reaches $168M in opioid settlement with Walmart
AUSTIN – The Office of the Attorney General of Texas finalized a settlement with Walmart for $168 million due to the company’s negligent practices that contributed to the nationwide opioid crisis. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Texas dominates nation in annual job creation
Texas dominates nation in annual job creation
Smashes all records for jobs, employment, labor force 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Remember when
Remember when
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial
Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Tax-relief plan headed to governor
Tax-relief plan headed to governor
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott unveils Texas fentanyl data dashboard
Gov. Abbott unveils Texas fentanyl data dashboard
AUSTIN – On July 13, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data dashboard by the Texas Department of State Health Services as part of the statewide “One Pill Kills” campaign. This dashboard, available on Texas Health Data, reflects the expansion of data on fentanyl and other drug poisoning deaths published by DSHS online. Texans can now access information that includes fentanyl-related deaths from 2014 to 2023 and lets users view them over time, by demographics or by geography. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
OAG gets $300M in opoid settlement with CVS
OAG gets $300M in opoid settlement with CVS
Local areas encouraged to sign on to receive funds 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
Work
Work
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely
LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely
AUSTIN – Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful about using water wisely. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Texas named best business climate in the nation
Texas named best business climate in the nation
AUSTIN – On June 26, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott signs Save Women’s Sports Act
Gov. Abbott signs Save Women’s Sports Act
AUSTIN – On June 15, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This new law will protect the integrity of women’s sports by prohibiting biological men from competing against female athletes at Texas colleges and universities. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins
Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
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
The Barnhill Center
The Barnhill Center
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen