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“Dog Days”

08/29/2024 08:00

Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted

Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted

08/22/2024 06:00

Rumor versus Reality

Rumor versus Reality

08/22/2024 06:00

The Postscript

08/22/2024 06:00

Pandemic relief funds for schools about to end

Pandemic relief funds for schools about to end

08/15/2024 08:00

The Postscript

08/15/2024 08:00

Pattern of abuse at Texas juvenile facilities

Pattern of abuse at Texas juvenile facilities

08/08/2024 08:00

The Postscript

08/08/2024 08:00

The Postscript

“Stone Soup” 07/31/2024 04:00

Letter to the editor

Letter to the editor

I have been commuting from Houston to Columbus for over 13 years. In all this time the fear of God comes across my mind as I approach Exit 698. Will I or will I not get in an accident? 07/31/2024 04:00

Expanded passenger rail again on the table

Expanded passenger rail again on the table

A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consid er expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard. 07/31/2024 04:00

PUC outlines consumer protection rules

PUC outlines consumer protection rules

As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especial ly during extreme heat. 07/24/2024 04:00

Habitat house blessing uplifts Evans family: A testament to community spirit

Habitat house blessing uplifts Evans family: A testament to community spirit

ALLEYTON – In a heartwarming display of solidarity and community support, Colorado County Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion and blessing of House Number 30, now the new home of Reginald and Dorothy Evans. 07/24/2024 04:00

Abbott demands probe into power outages

Abbott demands probe into power outages

More than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. 07/17/2024 23:00

The Postscript

“A Fine Job” 07/17/2024 23:00

Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported. 07/10/2024 23:00

The Postscript

“A wonderful vacation” 07/10/2024 23:00

Fire safety urged for Fourth

Fire safety urged for Fourth

With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows. 07/03/2024 23:00

Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 UT-Austin protesters

Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 UT-Austin protesters

Criminal trespassing charges were dropped against 79 peo ple arrested at a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin on April 29. 07/03/2024 23:00

Electric demand could nearly double by 2030

Electric demand could nearly double by 2030

The chief of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas told state lawmakers recently that the state’s power demand could nearly double in just six years. The reasons are population growth, new requests for grid connections, and a rise in requests from data centers and other heavy users. 06/26/2024 23:00

Letter to the editor…Thanks to the Colorado County Community

Letter to the editor…Thanks to the Colorado County Community

The Vietnam Veterans of America, Columbus chapter 1127 wishes to thank our entire community and especially the loyal hole sponsors and local team participants who made our 4th Annual VVA 1127 Golf Tournament fundraiser a success! Your support directly impacts our ability to continue awarding deserving CHS seniors related to veterans’ annual VVA scholarships and to support other activities, such as replacing flags yearly on the graves of veterans in surrounding local cemeteries. Your involvement in these initiatives is a testament to our community’s strength and unity. 06/26/2024 23:00