As we celebrate one hundred years of state parks, they are more popular than ever. But…
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Tyler Fire Department adding 6 firefighter positions, looking to upgrade EOC
The Fire Department currently has 162 authorized firefighter positions. Accepting the funding and creating the new…
Leadership class heads to the capitol
Leadership Gillespie County (LGC) continued its program with a March 1 session focused on state government. …
Local lawmakers celebrate achievements of women in government on International Women’s Day
Post Content Women in the Texas Legislature as well as the Austin City Council gathered to…
Smith County school districts question voucher plan
Tyler area superintendents and school board members gathered Wednesday at Tyler ISD Career & Technology Center…
In the house: Local delegation highlights priorities at 88th Texas Legislative session
Dozens of Wise County leaders stand with Rep. Lynn Stucky (R-Sanger) at the Texas State Capitol…
Bill would allow district clerks to carry handguns to work
It has bipartisan support in the Senate. AUSTIN, Texas — One gun-related bill that’s advancing through…
Texas denied abortions to these women when their lives were in danger. Now they’re suing the state.
Though speaking out requires them to relive losing their wanted pregnancies, four plaintiffs told The 19th…
Women sue Texas over abortion ban: Law endangers ‘lives of my future babies’
A group of Texas women are suing their state government over its abortion ban, saying the…
Texas Republican Introduces Bill Calling for Vote on Secession Bryan Dijkhuizen
A Republican lawmaker in Texas has introduced a bill that would allow Texans to vote on…
Council authorizes East Lubbock land transfer agreement for Texas State Veterans Cemetery
With the federal government’s offer to fund the construction of the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in…
Girls in Texas Could Get Birth Control at Federal Clinics, Until a Christian Father Objected
AMARILLO, Texas — On the vast Texas Panhandle, raked by wind and relentless sun, women might…
Mayor’s Message – Pleasanton
I hope everyone is having a great week. March 7, 2023, was Pleasanton Legislative Day at…
Women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it risked their lives
Five women who said they were denied abortions even when pregnancy endangered their lives are suing…
Texas lawmakers file bills to improve broadband, water infrastructure
Speaker Dade Phelan announced additional priorities for the Texas House on March 6, four days before…
Texas Republicans and Democrats coalesce around proposals to expand paid parental leave
A measure to establish paid parental leave for state employees is making its way through the…
A new Texas bill seeks vote on state’s independence from US
Once again, a bill filed in Austin aims to give Texas voters a choice on whether…
Texas DIR selects NowSecure for state entities
CHICAGO – NowSecure, a standards-based mobile app security and privacy expert has been awarded a contract…
Texas prepares its biggest bond deal ever to bail out natural gas utilities
The record $3.5 billion deal follows a two-year saga that saw Citi and UBS dumped from…
East Texas legislator files bill proposing vote over Texas secession
Post Content Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Mineola, who represents Van Zandt, Hunt and Hopkins counties, authored House…
HR 508 Introduced
Congratulating the football team from South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas on winning the 2022…
HR 512 Introduced
Congratulating Mariachi Grulla de Plata from Grulla High School in Rio Grande City on its performance…
HR 511 Introduced
Congratulating Mariachi Cascabel from Rio Grande City High School on its achievements at the 2023 UIL…
HR 483 Introduced
Congratulating Rose Benavidez on her inauguration as chair of the Association of Community College Trustees Board…
HR 318 Introduced
Recognizing March 7, 2023, as University of Houston-Clear Lake Day at the State Capitol.
HR 169 Introduced
Commemorating the bicentennial of the establishment of the office of constable in Texas.
HR 146 Introduced
Commending the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America for their important work.
HR 136 Introduced
Congratulating the Marvels of Irving and Marvels of MAS robotics teams on their achievements.
HR 456 Introduced
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Tyler Junior College Apache Band and Apache Belles.
Texas Proposal Could Become A National Model For Reining In Regulatory Costs
Legislation introduced by Texas Representative Dustin Burrows (R) would reduce administrative costs for employers by eliminating…
TEXIT: State representative introduces Texas Independence Referendum Act in state legislature
A conservative state representative introduced a bill in the Texas state legislature on Monday. If passed,…
Texas state representative introduces bill to vote on secession
The bill allows Texas to explore the possibility of secession and present plans to the state…
TEXIT: State representative introduces Texas Independence Referendum Act in state legislature
A conservative state representative introduced a bill in the Texas state legislature on Monday. If passed,…
North Texas Lawmakers File ‘Swipe Fee Fairness’ Bills to Help Small Businesses
While the Texas legislative session is picking up steam, several new bills have been filed including…
As Texas school districts scramble to hire teachers, this 2021 law is in the way
Districts who hire retired teachers to get back in classrooms must pay up to $10,000 a… …
As Texas school districts scramble to hire teachers, this 2021 law is in the way
Districts who hire retired teachers to get back in classrooms must pay up to $10,000 a… …
Texas Secessionists Push for Referendum on State Becoming Independent
A Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would give Texans a vote on whether to…
SR 279 Introduced
Congratulating the South Oak Cliff High School football team for winning the 2023 UIL Class 5A…
SR 270 Introduced
Recognizing Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas (BOOT) Program
The BOOT Program is Texas’ first competitive broadband funding program aimed at funding infrastructure projects focused…
Justices ask government for input on Texas electric grid dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked the Biden administration to wade into a dispute between…
Tommy Gonzalez Isn’t the Only HIGHLY Paid Texas (Ex) City Manager
Critics of the former city manager complained that his salary was excessive, but Tommy Gonzalez Isn’t…
Caught In The Crossfire — ESG-Minded Insurers Are The Latest Texas GOP Target
The Texas Senate will soon introduce a new bill designed to penalize insurers whose environmental, social,…
Texas lawmaker files ‘TEXIT’ bill to spur vote on exploring secession from US
A Texas lawmaker filed a bill on Monday that would set a referendum for voters to…
Texas Republican Introduces Bill Calling for Vote on Secession
Texas state Rep. Bryan Slaton has introduced a bill that would place a referendum for Texas’…
HR 437 Introduced
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso becoming an independent…
HR 446 Introduced
Congratulating Fernando Manuel Madrid on his retirement from the San Elizario ISD Board of Trustees.
HR 154 Introduced
Recognizing March 6 through 10, 2023, as Texas Public Schools Week and honoring the members of…
Community Invited to Participate in Mural Painting for County’s 175th Anniversary
The mural will be divided into three sections to complete from 12 PM to 4 PM…
Are Texas GOP Leaders targeting Harris County and Houston
Lots of varied opinions on this one – Are GOP leaders in Austin targeting Houston and…
The president who may have been assassinated with arsenic
Zachary Taylor died in 1850, supposedly of food poisoning. Some experts think the culprit was arsenic…
Abbott Sparks Outrage with Proposal to Bar Undocumented Kids from Public Education Ash Jurberg
A proposed new bill would prohibit children not authorized to be in the country from attending…
Texas remembers the Alamo every March. Here are 10 things you may not know about the Lone Star State’s history
On March 2nd, 1836, settlers in Mexican Texas signed the Texas Declaration of Independence; here are…
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MDC to vote on $3.24M in incentives for wastewater project
The extension, according to MDC agenda packet information, appears to start near the… The Midland Development…
Louisiana-Lafayette nets 64-58 win over Texas St. in semis
Led by Jordan Brown’s 18 points, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the Texas State Bobcats 64-58…
Unions vow to shut France’s economy down amid pension battle
PARIS (AP) — Roads blocked, oil refineries disrupted, planes grounded and trains halted — unions are…
President Biden could soon ban all Americans from using TikTok over its cybersecurity risks and ties with China Jalyn Smoot
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee voted on Wednesday to give President Joe Biden…
Resolution Censuring Congressman Tony Gonzales by the Republican Party of Texas
The Republican Party of Texas supports the pending “Keep Nine Amendment” as filed in the United…
Empty Shelves and Closed Doors: National Retail Chains Shutting Down More Locations in Texas Ash Jurberg
Over 800 retail stores are being closed across the nation, and Texas is one of the…
Texas Education Agency would have new power to enforce school safety plans under Senate bill
The bill, introduced months after the Uvalde school shooting, also allocates more funds to the state’s…
Texas state girls basketball final schedule, scores, recaps
Lipan, Holliday, Nazareth claim state UIL basketball championships Aaron Doster/AP The state of Texas’ girls basketball…
House counters Senate proposals on property taxes, border security
House bills on property tax relief, border security to drop AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the…
Texas Education Agency would have new power to enforce school safety plans under Senate bill
The bill, introduced months after the Uvalde school shooting, also allocates more funds to the state’s…
3,000 Asians in Texas had their driver’s licenses sent to a criminal group. They want answers.
Through a state website, the group obtained the licenses with Asian names to sell to undocumented…
American Cancer Society backs bills increasing access to biomarker testing
Health and Human Services Committee, which includes state Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-Midland),… In late February, state…
$1 million in federal funding for mental health training to benefit Travis County residents
Post Content The program will be in partnership with Texas State University, who will help lead…
Texas Government Offers $96 Million in Relief Funds for Rent and Utility Bills: Find Out How to Apply Ash Jurberg
$96 million in rent relief funds are available, but you will need to act quickly, as…
Q&A: Kevin Denmark, VP of Client Partnerships, discusses Beacon Health Options’ rebranding as Carelon Behavioral Health
March 1st marked the official launch of Beacon Health Options’ rebranding as Carelon Behavioral Health. As…
Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt
Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…
Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt
Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…
My Five Cents….. by Texas State Senator Robert Nichols
On March 2, we celebrate Texas Independence Day! On that day in 1836, a delegate from…
These Texas DAs refused to prosecute abortion. Republican lawmakers want them stopped
The Texas GOP is pushing a bill that would punish district attorneys who set a policy…
Tesla gets $330M tax deal for Nevada expansion, truck plant
The $330 million figure remained secret until Monday. LAS VEGAS — Tesla won more than $330…
Texas Republicans head to CPAC
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak. OXON HILL, Md. — One of the biggest…
Texas lawmakers want to legalize selling liquor on Sundays
Representatives are getting behind proposed laws that would legalize liquor sales on… Representatives are getting behind proposed…
Texas Independence Day: 187 years ago the Lone Star State became independent from Mexico
Happy Texas Independence Day! It was 187 years ago when Texas declared it’s independence from Mexico…
Man charged with threatening Jewish Michigan officials
Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was a target A man has been charged with using…
Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt
Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…
Republican Texas lawmakers rally around bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join
Seventy-seven Republicans signed on as co-authors to Rep. Valoree Swanson’s bill extending restrictions on transgender athletes…
Texas representative taking on ‘Big Tech’ with House Bill 18
Rep. Shelby Slawson is targeting data collection. AUSTIN, Texas — Keeping kids safe online and giving…
State leaders vow to exclude renewable energy from any revived econom…
In 2021, the Texas Senate declined to consider a bill extending the program, which discounted local…
Texas lawmakers want to legalize selling liquor on Sundays
Representatives are getting behind proposed laws that would legalize liquor sales on… Representatives are getting behind proposed…
ESG Insurance Ban Under Consideration in Texas
Over the past year, the backlash to ESG investing has swept up red states. As the…
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Prosper is a fast growing community in North Texas, with opportunities available for vendors looking to…
Mayor Sylvester Turner expects the state will soon take over Houston …
The Texas Education Agency has been in a legal battle to take over the state’s largest…
Who Was Sen. Matthew Gaines?
The state senator born into slavery embodied the social and political currents of Southern Reconstruction. Why…
Texas Republican wants ISPs to block a wide range of abortion websites
Proposed law targets websites that help women get abortions or abortion pills. Enlarge / Texas State Capitol…
Texas Republican wants tax breaks for having more kids, but only if you’re married
Rep. Bryan Slaton is pitching House Bill 2889, which would reduce property taxes for… // AUSTIN,…
Beaumont’s Battleship Texas plans sunk, city no longer under consideration to be permanent new home
Post Content Councilman Mike Getz says he and the rest of the council will turn the…
