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Texas House kills school choice plan

Texas House kills school choice plan

The Texas House on Friday defeated a proposed voucher plan, also leaving in doubt a comprehensive public school funding plan that became tied to it, The Dallas Morning News reported. A coalition of rural Republicans and Democrats joined together to take education savings accounts out of the bill by an 8463 margin. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: 11/15/2023 12:00 AM

Photo by Nik on Unsplash

Once in a life choice

Texas ChalleNGe Academy is one of the most mentally challenging rollercoasters that I have been on, but life at TCA is not horrible. It has been a place that has made me think about things. When I say things, I mean learning to make smarter decisions. 11/15/2023 12:00 AM

Lege gets to work in fourth special session

Lege gets to work in fourth special session

The Texas Legislature, conceived as a part-time body to meet every other year for 140 days, is now in its record fifth session (counting the regular session). When the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is included, legislators have been in Austin pretty much the entire year, as the Texas Tribune noted. While legislators are paid just $7,200 a year in salary, per diem payments – meant to cover their expenses while in Austin – have mounted. If the fourth special session goes a full 30 days, taxpayers will have spent $4.8 million keeping lawmakers in Austin. 11/15/2023 12:00 AM

Special session likely to end with no voucher deal

Special session likely to end with no voucher deal

As the clock ran down on the Legislature’s third special session, Texas House and Senate leaders exchanged barbs over Gov. Greg Abbott’s school choice bill and border security proposals, the Austin American- Statesman reported. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Journey

I am 16 years old and from the small town of Snyder, Texas. I first heard of Texas Challenge Academy from a friend of my mother. She showed us TCA’s website, and I thought it looked interesting. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Today, we gather to celebrate the retirement of someone truly remarkable, a dedicated individual who has made an indelible mark on our community. This person’s journey has been one of unwavering commitment to a noble cause, Habitat for Humanity. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Abbott, House deadlocked over school choice, teacher pay

Abbott, House deadlocked over school choice, teacher pay

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Repeat offender

Repeat offender

I’m going to start off by saying that this program is not easy. It’s worth it, but it’s not easy. Honestly, I feel like it shouldn’t be easy because good things don’t come easily. That’s what makes you appreciate them more. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

The Season of Giving

The Season of Giving

This column is dedicated to acknowledge examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Dear future me

I am a part of the Delta Demons Platoon at Texas ChalleNGe Academy and am seventeen years old. I was having problems with school and with family back home, which in reality were caused by my own actions. I know now the path I was walking was a dark one, and I wished I had realized it sooner. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

Early voting now underway

Early voting now underway

Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 7 general election. Voters will decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments, including measures to provide property tax relief and raise the homestead exemption to $100,000. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 23 and completes Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Colorado County Agriculture Building, Weimar City Hall and the Eagle Lake Community Center. Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash

Upcoming amendment elections on Nov. 7

The upcoming amendment elections on Nov. 7 have several important elements that will affect Texans at the local level. The following is a guide for registered voters to develop an understanding of the proposed amendments in the election, as well as the polling areas available for voters in the county. For more information or to request a ballot by mail, call the Colorado County Election Administration Office at 979-732-6860 or email [email protected]. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding

Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding

Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Amendment elections on Nov. 7

Amendment elections on Nov. 7

The upcoming amendment elections on Nov. 7 have several important elements that will affect Texans at the local level. The following is a guide for registered voters to develop an understanding of the proposed amendments in the election, as well as the polling areas available for voters in the county. For more information or to request a ballot by mail, call the Colorado County Election Administration Office at 979732-6860 or email [email protected]. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Welcome, Becky Nutt

Welcome, Becky Nutt

This column is dedicated to acknowledge examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The Power of Kindness 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Building a strong backbone for our future

Building a strong backbone for our future

Voters should approve investment in a stronger Texas 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Texas employment at historic high

Texas employment at historic high

For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

TCA through my eyes

TCA through my eyes

I am a 17-year-old girl who is attending the Texas ChalleNGe Academy. I dropped out of high school my junior year and came here to better myself and continue my education. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Finding Bella’s bowl / standing ovation

Finding Bella’s bowl / standing ovation

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

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