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This week we mourn the loss of 21 Texans in a horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Words cannot adequately express our grief and we offer prayers of comfort to the families affected, the community, and our state.
Firefighters are looking to the skies for much-needed rain this week as crews continue battling wildfires across the state. Fires reported Sunday by the Texas A&M Forest Service were being fought in Brown, Taylor, Wilbarger, Llano, Schleicher and San Saba counties.
Read moreEarly voting in the May 24 primary runoff elections ends Friday, May 20. Under state law, voters who cast ballots in either party’s primary election must vote only in the same party’s runoff election. Voters who did not cast ballots in the primary may vote in either party’s runoff election.
Read moreTexas voters overwhelmingly approved two proposed amendments on Saturday that will provide property tax relief to homeowners.
Read moreTexas has the fourthlowest nurse-to-population ratio in the country, with only 9.25 nurses per 1,000 residents, according to a recent report by the comptroller’s office.
Read moreEarly voting began Monday for local elections and two proposed constitutional amendments relating to property tax reductions. Early voting continues through Tuesday, May 3, with election day on Saturday, May 7.
Read moreWe do not need the Hospital District. The Hospital District needs us and our money. Even if you support the idea of government-run healthcare, what is happening should chill you to the bone.
Read moreI am proud to have served as your representative on the City Council for the last 3 years. I served the last year of an unexpired term vacated by Paul Glazener and then an elected full term. As my next birthday approaches (and it’s a big one!), I realize that if I intend to see the world and get involved with my grandchildren, I better do it now. Therefore, I have decided to step down from City Council.
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