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State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gas prices topping $3 across state The price of a gallon of gasoline tops $3 across much of the state, which is up more than $1.20 from a year ago, according to AAA. The average price for regular gas in Texas stood at $3.

The Richland Springs Report

I miss my friends, Al and Billie. But I know they are in a safe place, and that helps. They have caring children who are willing and able to tend to them and make their daily lives easier. They have their own place and still have the freedom to be alone.

Dan Patrick

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick: Letter asking Governor Abbott to add tuition revenue bonds to the special session call Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick sent the following letter to Governor Greg Abbott on October 13th asking him to add tuition revenue bonds to the special session call: Dear...
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Early voting begins on eight proposed amendments If history is an indicator, Texas voters will likely go to the polls on November 2 in underwhelming numbers to decide the fate of eight proposed amendments to the state’s constitution.
The Richland Springs Report

The Richland Springs Report

The Richland Springs Report

Break out the jackets; fall has arrived. I am planning to wear a good one next Friday night for the big Homecoming game. I feel sorry for our lovely homecoming court in their beautiful evening dresses. Tuesday starts a crazy week in Richland Springs. I have patriotic day covered.

Dan Patrick Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 3 Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued this statement September 22nd following the passage of Senate Bill 3, the Fair Sports for Women and Girls Act, by Senator Charles Perry, R-Lubbock: "Women have fought for equality in sports for decades, and they have...

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: It is about time we recognized the true heroes of the Republican Party. They are not the dopey louts who rampaged through our nation's capital and the moral cowards who still cover for them. They are not the ranting demagogues exploiting the emotions of the resentful.