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Senate bill would curb home insurance rates without approval
Senate bill would curb home insurance rates without approval
Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported. 04/02/2025 11:00 PM
Spend time with the Lord because without him, we are nothing
Spend time with the Lord because without him, we are nothing
It was a very busy week last week for me. I spent the week in Groesbeck covering the Limestone County Fair. It was a great week. I love taking pictures and capturing memories that will last a lifetime. Although I only got a couple of hours of sleep a night, I am ready to do it again next year. Thank you Limestone County for having me over for the third straight year to cover your county fair. 04/02/2025 11:00 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
What is a vocation? Oxford Languages - “A person’s employment or main occupation, especially regarded as particularly worthy and requiring great dedication.” Comes from the Latin word “vocare” which means “to call”. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone could find their true vocation and not just a job? Events such as our College and Career Showcase may just be the catalyst for our students’ journey to identifying their calling. 04/02/2025 11:00 PM
Why I support banning foreign adversaries from owning our land and influencing our cities
Why I support banning foreign adversaries from owning our land and influencing our cities
As a proud representative of rural Texas, I have always fought to protect our state’s land, values, and way of life. That’s why I am a champion for multiple bills moving through the Texas House right now. 03/26/2025 11:00 PM
Senate backs prayer time, Ten Commandments in every classroom
Senate backs prayer time, Ten Commandments in every classroom
The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. 03/26/2025 11:00 PM
Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war
Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war
Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers. 03/19/2025 11:00 PM
Making Texas housing affordable again
Making Texas housing affordable again
We can all agree: Texas must never turn into California. Californians are struggling due to the high cost of living and excessive taxes – not to mention their radical liberal government and culture. Some of you may even have fled from states like California to find a safe refuge in conservative, free Texas. 03/19/2025 11:00 PM
Spring Screening – Are You Due for a Colonoscopy? National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Spring Screening – Are You Due for a Colonoscopy? National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The body is an amazing, complicated, and sometimes fragile machine. Like any machine, it operates best when given the right fuel, used properly, and provided with regular maintenance. 03/12/2025 11:00 PM
House proposes $7.5 billion in new school funding
House proposes $7.5 billion in new school funding
Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment by $220, to $6,360 a year. It would also invest $750 million in teacher pay and $450 million in teacher training. 03/12/2025 11:00 PM
Whatever were gains, I now consider loss for the sake of Jesus Christ
Whatever were gains, I now consider loss for the sake of Jesus Christ
Katy and I sure are enjoying our spring break. It has been a much needed break. Before we know it, summer will be here. I’m looking forward to summer and being able to relax a little more. 03/12/2025 11:00 PM
Voucher bill has backing of House majority
Voucher bill has backing of House majority
A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education. The Dallas Morning News reported that 75 Republican legislators have signed on with the bill’s author, state Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, to support the measure. 03/05/2025 11:00 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Again, I’m in need of some help. I feel like I’m losing my mind. All my life, I think I know the definition of simple words, but in today’s climate, it’s turned into “Opposite Day.” 03/05/2025 11:00 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
As a citizen who did NOT vote for Donald J. Trump to be president, there is one aspect of his new presidency that I greatly look forward to. For years, claims by Trump and his supporters about criminal activity and lawlessness have been made against all manner of public officials and civil servants. These are allegations of CRIMES, and when found to be true, should be punished. 02/26/2025 11:00 PM
House unveils its voucher version
House unveils its voucher version
Texas House members filed a bevy of education bills last week, including a proposed $8 billion investment in public education and a voucher bill that ties the amount of money spent for private schooling to the dollar amount provided to public schools. The Austin American-Statesman reported the bill, filed by Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, would increase the base level of per-student funding by $220 – from $6,160 to $6,380. Additional funds would be provided for special education, bilingual education, transportation and to rural school districts. 02/26/2025 11:00 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Perhaps a Republican can explain to me WHY Trump keeps running against law and order. Judges coast to coast are halting Trump’s actions because they VIOLATE THE LAW. But WHY is it that the Republicans don’t do what it takes to make Trump’s actions LEGAL? After all, they hold majority in BOTH houses of Congress; they can pass whatever legislation they want to. 02/19/2025 11:00 PM
Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot
Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot
The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported. 02/19/2025 11:00 PM
The old has gone,; the new is here…
The old has gone,; the new is here…
There has been so much sickness the past several weeks. I got sick last Monday and had to miss a couple days of school due to fever and Strep. I hope everyone is doing better and that the majority of the sickness is behind us. 02/12/2025 11:00 PM
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