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The SOUL of an ONION
The SOUL of an ONION
“In the onion is strength; and a garden without it lacks flavor. 07/19/2023 23:00
Tax-relief plan headed to governor
Tax-relief plan headed to governor
Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/19/2023 23:00
Letter to the editor...
Letter to the editor...
Note: The originator of this letter requested that this letter be published unedited in any way. 07/19/2023 23:00
“Not Impossible”
The Postscript
“Not Impossible” 07/12/2023 23:00
Surviving the ’70s – Free Range Summer Camp
Surviving the ’70s – Free Range Summer Camp
If you survived the 1970s and are old like me, you might relate to the following story. If you are young, you will not understand. As Baby Boomers, we grew up in a different time and place. As a society, Americans were less safety conscious then, which was fine with us kids. We never wore bike helmets (you should wear one), we drank out of the garden hose, most of us had BB guns, and we stayed outdoors and played all day until it was time to come home for supper. And, for the most part, we were an unsupervised lot. You might say we were “free-range” kids. I think it made us healthy. 07/12/2023 23:00
LOOKING DOWN FROM THE SADDLE
The Neighbor Lady
The Neighbor Lady 07/12/2023 23:00
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters
Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported. 07/12/2023 23:00
Hospital Center of Excellence Transparency Report
Hospital Center of Excellence Transparency Report
LA GRANGE – HCOE signed a term sheet on Friday, the 28, and that term sheet lays out the basis for a transition of management at St. Mark’s Medical Center (SMMC). 07/12/2023 23:00
Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins
Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins
The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature's second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead ex - 07/05/2023 04:00
Columbus Education Foundation holds launch party
Columbus Education Foundation holds launch party
COLUMBUS - Colum - 07/05/2023 04:00
Human training… for dogs
Human training… for dogs
This column will offend many dog lovers. Please accept my apologies in advance. I myself am a dog lover. I believe dogs are among the very best creations on Earth. Fewer things provide more pleasure than a loving relationship with a well-trained and well-behaved dog. But, the hardest part of training dogs is training their human masters. 06/28/2023 23:00
“Stubby’s Company”
“Stubby’s Company”
06/28/2023 23:00
Dancing Over the Mountain
Dancing Over the Mountain
Wyoming: The moment hung empty. Or, maybe I was just that dumb. There were several lessons waiting to be learned that was splashing off my hard head like water off a rock. Yet like a smooth river stone, the water eventually has its effect. 06/28/2023 23:00
Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps
Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps
Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above100 degrees over much of the state. So far the grid, which administers 90% of the state’s power load, has been able to keep up with demand. 06/28/2023 23:00
Asa Hill Family
Asa Hill Family
ARTER Asa Hill was born around 1788 in Hillsboro, North Carolina (near Fayetteville & La Grange, NC) to Isaac and Lucy Wallace Hill. 06/28/2023 23:00
“So Much”
“So Much”
I heard him yelling before I saw him. 06/21/2023 23:00
Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows
Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed last week that Gov. Greg Abbott is sabotaging the Senate’s work because of their ongoing feud over which approach to property tax reform is best, The Dallas Morning News reported. Abbott vetoed three bills by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, who has been Patrick’s point senator on increasing homestead exemptions in order to provide tax cuts. 06/21/2023 23:00
Husband School – more stuff men need to know
Husband School – more stuff men need to know
In a previous column I shared a few observations on navigating the waters of marriage. This week we have a continuation of that instruction. I share the following not as an expert, but merely as a student. My failures in marriage with my longsuffering wife have prompted me to read and learn to some degree. These tips come from one of the very best books on marriage that I have ever read (Husband School by Julie Gordon). 06/14/2023 23:00
“Father’s Day”
“Father’s Day”
“Father’s Day” 06/14/2023 23:00
Central figure in Paxton case charged
Central figure in Paxton case charged
The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday. 06/14/2023 23:00
Letter to the Editor ...
Letter to the Editor ...
A huge thank you to Alisha Brummett and The Banner Press for consistently providing coverage to The Health & Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley (The Wellness Council). Alisha is an exceptional photographer and has written several articles that are helping to inform our citizens of the important work of The Wellness Council. There is a sizable group of volunteers that are working diligently to identify, expand, improve and/or develop new services regarding health and wellness for our county. Thank you, Alisha! 06/14/2023 23:00
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