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Thu, 03/21/2024 - 12:00am
If Texas could be counted as a single country, it would be the eighth-largest economy in the world, beating out Italy.
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Two separate elections in May
Thu, 03/21/2024 - 12:00am
DMINISTRATOR Colorado County will hold two separate elections in May. Both elections are equally important for different reasons. It is also imperative that voters pay attention to voting locations and times because each election is different. Columbus Independent School District, Weimar Independent School District, and the City of Weimar will hold joint elections on Saturday, May 4. CISD will have a Trustee and Bond election. WISD will hold a Trustee election and the City of Weimar will have a race for Mayor and councilmen.
Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing
Thu, 03/21/2024 - 12:00am
Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new residents that brought its population to more than 185,000. Census data shows that Rockwall and Liberty counties closed out the top three, with growth rates of 6.5% and 5.7%, respectively.
Massive wildfires ignited by power lines
Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:00am
Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Largest wildfire in state history still raging
Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:00am
A wildfire in the Texas Pan - handle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history.