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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process
Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
If you get your national news from other than the “lamestream media” your might be aware of how some school boards silencing parents’ criticisms of teaching perverse sex education as well as CRT and Transgender grooming. It is happening across the country in left wing dominated districts. Boards and Superintendents have gone as far as engaging the FBI and labeling parents as “terrorists”, for speaking out. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Tu-sabes
Tu-sabes
When I first came to Texas ChalleNGe Academy, I can’t believe how scared, sad, and lonely I was. I felt all of it. This was my plan Z. I had used up all of my other plans. After getting suspended from school yet again, I broke down in tears and told my mom that I needed help. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Glorious trees
Glorious trees
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 04/19/2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott announces record seizure of fentanyl in mission
Gov. Abbott announces record seizure of fentanyl in mission
AUSTIN – On April 12, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety seized over 3.1 million lethal doses of fentanyl, or about 14 pounds, during a single Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Mission. This seizure marks one of the largest single fentanyl seizures by OLS to date. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM
Dueling tax proposals in the Lege
Dueling tax proposals in the Lege
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 04/19/2023 12:00 AM
#Strong
#Strong
Last February, I remember asking my teachers, “Do you think this cycle will go by fast?” They would laugh and say, “At the end, you will realize just how fast the 22 weeks will go.” Now, as I sit here writing this article on April 5, I laugh when I think about it. Time is passing fast. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott recognizes April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Gov. Abbott recognizes April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
AUSTIN – On April 3, Governor Greg Abbott encouraged Texans to help raise awareness of sexual assault and recognize the courage of survivors across the state and nation throughout the month of April 2023, following his proclamation designating April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Texas. 04/12/2023 12:00 AM
Medicare Advantage prioritizes preventative care
Medicare Advantage prioritizes preventative care
When it comes to a health scare, many of us like to think in the form of the question, “is it treatable, or is it preventable?” 04/12/2023 12:00 AM
Pieces
Pieces
Inside Texas ChalleNGe Academy live many cadets from all over the state of Texas, and each cadet has her own personal reasons for committing to the program. As a female here at TCA, living with 21 other girls can be difficult because we are each so different. But I remind myself that this is a temporary stop on my journey to success. 04/12/2023 12:00 AM
Texas House OKs $302 billion budget
Texas House OKs $302 billion budget
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 04/12/2023 12:00 AM
Texas leads nation in jobs added
Texas leads nation in jobs added
The Lone Star State continues to lead the nation in jobs added with 58,200 new positions in February, bringing the state to nearly 14 million total nonfarm jobs, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. February also marked two full years of uninterrupted job growth in the state. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Miscellaneous/‘Good Things’
Miscellaneous/‘Good Things’
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott advocates for expanded school choice in Giddings
Gov. Abbott advocates for expanded school choice in Giddings
AUSTIN – On March 28, Governor Greg Abbott advocated for expanding school choice options for all Texans and getting back to teaching Texas children the basics to succeed at a Parent Empowerment Night held at Immanuel Lutheran School in Giddings. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
In need of a reset
In need of a reset
Being at Texas ChalleNGe Academy was goal that I set for myself. I voluntarily joined the Academy and am happy that I made the decision to come here. I have learned from being here that some cadets were somewhat forced to attend, but for me that wasn’t the case. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA selects Caldwell County for peaker plant
LCRA selects Caldwell County for peaker plant
New facility will add much-needed power to Texas electric grid 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
Bi-centennial activities
Bi-centennial activities
As a newcomer to Columbus in the early 90s, it was my pleasure to write/direct 3 plays for Columbus Historic Preservation Trust (CHPT) in the Stafford Opera House. The cast was local and our friends and neighbors filled the House. I hope that you have heard that there will be a play this year. It is part of the bi-centennial celebration. This year’s one act plat is titled “Happy Birthday Columbus”. It will portray an imaginary 5th grade class on the day of the birthday party. The students are played by your neighbors Ester Chandler, Gary Chandler, Ann Butler, James Yearwood, Billy Kahn, Tina Higdon, Bob Stiles, John Crews, Lori Ann Gobert, Dr Kirk Anderson, Kathy Salguero, Mark Candela, Darrel Appelt, Phillip Brummett, Allison Korrel, Beamer Stiles, Shirley Isbell, and John Isbell. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
PG life
PG life
Living with twenty two girls is hard. Trying to run them is even harder. I was awarded the position of the first Platoon Guide for Echo for the spring 2023 semester. Prior to becoming the platoon guide, I was a squad leader, meaning I was in charge of four other girls. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
Texas Senate passes tax cut package
Texas Senate passes tax cut package
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
Texas leads for jobs added over last year, growing faster than U.S.
Texas leads for jobs added over last year, growing faster than U.S.
AUSTIN – On March 13, Governor Greg Abbott congratulated Texans and Texas employers on helping our state lead the nation in job growth, following the news showing Texas led all states with 654,100 jobs added January 2022 to January 2023. Over those 12 months, Texas grew jobs at 5.0 percent, outpacing the national rate of 3.3 percent. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
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