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Oil smooths out many things

Oil smooths out many things

There is an old saying thWhat do Russia, Iran and Venezuela have in common besides not having the best interests of their citizens in mind? The answer is a lot of oil revenue. 08/21/2024 11:00 PM

Texas’ heat-related deaths are likely undercounted

Texas’ heat-related deaths are likely undercounted

As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide are likely undercounted, the Texas Standard reported. 08/21/2024 11:00 PM

Pandemic relief funds for schools to end

Pandemic relief funds for schools to end

Texas public schools received more than $19 billion in pandemic relief funds over the last four years, but that pipeline of cash will largely end on Sept. 30, The Texas Tribune reported. 08/14/2024 11:00 PM

Press on twoard the goal

Press on twoard the goal

Wow! Where did the summer go? It is off to another busy start with the school year. We had Meet the Teacher on Monday night and then the first day of school was yesterday, Aug. 14. 08/14/2024 11:00 PM

Keeping them happy

Keeping them happy

I read a book one time that was based on the theory that every leader has a constituency that must be satisfied in order to remain in power. You could almost compare this to feeding young calves out in the pasture with entrance bars that prevent the rest of the herd from eating while the favored calves can have access. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM

Pattern of abuse at Texas juvie facilities

Pattern of abuse at Texas juvie facilities

A federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM

Be a light for others

Be a light for others

I went back to school on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Students will start back next Wednesday, Aug. 14. I’m so excited to get to know all of my students this year. Meet the Teacher will be held on Monday night, Aug. 12. I always enjoy meeting all of my students each year. I like to start building a relationship with them from Day 1 and see how much they grow throughout the year. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM

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, especially during extreme heat. 07/25/2024 04:00 AM

Overcoming the odds

Overcoming the odds

Lincoln said you can fool some of the people all the time, and all the people some of the time. The question for us is which category do we fall into on the question of school vouchers funded out of public funds for families that want to send their kids to private schools. 07/25/2024 04:00 AM

Trust in the Lord always

Trust in the Lord always

It’s hard to believe that the end of July is almost here. 07/25/2024 04:00 AM

Do not conform to the pattern of this world

Do not conform to the pattern of this world

Katy attended a workshop for four days this past week and I am at a workshop for four days this week for school. It never slows down. We will have a couple of weeks to relax before school starts, but we have to get our classrooms in order as well. 07/18/2024 04:00 AM

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. Greg Abbott wants to know why. The Austin American- Statesman reported Abbott has ordered the Public Utility Commission to conduct an immediate study into why the Houston area has again been hit by widespread power outages. 07/18/2024 04:00 AM

Trust in the Lord; not the things of this world

Trust in the Lord; not the things of this world

It has been hot and the temperatures look to continue to be hot in the weeks to come. I pray you all are drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated in this heat. 07/11/2024 04:00 AM

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. 07/11/2024 04:00 AM

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still

The 94th Annual Teague 4th of July Rodeo is this weekend, July 4-6. 07/04/2024 04:00 AM

Fire safety urged for Fourth of July

Fire safety urged for Fourth of July

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. 07/04/2024 04:00 AM

Always wanting more

Always wanting more

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