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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
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
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
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Roses, Hearts, Hugs – Mother
Roses, Hearts, Hugs – Mother
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Never forget
Never forget
My name is Mercedes Mae Erickson. I am sixteen years old and have been a part of Texas ChalleNGe Academy for four months. When I first came here, I had a mix of emotions. I was scared, but excited and ready. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
Clock ticking on moving bills in Legislature
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott named 2023 Champion of the Oilfield
Gov. Abbott named 2023 Champion of the Oilfield
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott last night lauded Texas’ legendary energy industry at the Energy Workforce & Technology Council’s Annual Meeting Awards Dinner in Austin, where he was awarded the 2023 Champion of the Oilfield Award. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Governor celebrates courage of graduates at DPS ceremony
Governor celebrates courage of graduates at DPS ceremony
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated new law enforcement graduates who answered the call to serve and protect their fellow Texans at the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Recruit Class C-2022 Graduation Ceremony in Austin. During his keynote address, the Governor congratulated the 60 graduate troopers on completing the rigorous 29-week training program and highlighted DPS’ critical role in protecting Texans across the state. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
My story, my path
My story, my path
I never envisioned myself attending a military style school as part of my high school journey, but being at Texas ChalleNGe Academy has changed my life tremendously for the better. I have grown and learned so much, and I don’t know where I would be if it weren’t for this program. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Robert Sanders, pianist extraordinaire
Robert Sanders, pianist extraordinaire
This column is dedicated to acknowledge examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
House OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises
House OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor: 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Challenges
Challenges
Being here at Texas ChalleNGe Academy has made me realize how proud I am of myself and of all the other cadets who have taken on this huge challenge with me. Sadly, time here is no longer our friend, and our days here will end on June 17th. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
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