State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Farmer’s Almanac predicting a white winter As Texas gets at least a temporary reprieve this week from the heat, with a nice round of rain blanketing much of the state, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting January will bring significant snowfall to the state.

The Richland Springs Report

I thought I had forgotten the sound of falling rain, but my ears perked up as soon as that nice heavy rain came down. I’m not ashamed to say I sat on the front porch for the longest time until a wind shift left me and my chair wet.

Governor Abbott mobilizes additional state resources as wildfire danger continues

Governor Abbott announced on August 10, 2022, the mobilization of additional state resources to assist local fire departments in battling wildfires across Texas.

Price of small tracts of land in Texas reached record high in 2021

Texas Realtors releases the latest edition of Texas Small Land Sales Report The demand for small tracts of land in Texas remained strong in 2021, pushing the median price per acre to another record high, according to the 2022 edition of the Texas Small Land Sales Report released today by Texas...

Constitutional Minute

We Americans have forgotten the most important Principle of our Founding: The distinction between the “Rule of Law” and the “Rule of Men.” What is the “Rule of Law?” The Rule of Law prevails when the civil authorities act in accordance with a body of Law which is established by a higher authority.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital By Gary Borders Texas gas prices lowest in nation While gas prices nationwide dropped below $4 per gallon average last week, the state boasts the lowest prices in the country at an average of $3.49 — 50 cents below the national average, according to AAA Texas.

The Richland Springs Report

Almost everyone had a few dribbles of rain last week, but we need at least four inches to even make a dint in this drought. I hear animal people complaining about eating meat, but plants grieve, too. I can see eyebrows raised as I type. To prove what I’m saying, look at the trees in the area.

The Richland Springs Report

Hello, everyone. I’m sorry that last week’s column was so short. Between the mountains, poor service, and operator error, I could not get that thing posted. My daughter-in-law, Heather, finally let me do it on her phone. So now I get to catch up on the trip.

Congressman August Pfluger U.S. Representative

July 29, 2022 August PflugerNamed “MVP” of GOP Congressional Baseball Team, Record Amount Raised for Charity Washington, D.C.

Constitutional Minute

Bob Hilliard - Buffalo, Texas wethepeoplehandbook@gmail.com Constitutional Minute #4 What a concept! Let’s have a short conversation about our understanding of the heart and soul of our Constitution as intended by the founders. It’s the concept of “Enumerated Powers.