State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gas prices at highest level since 2014 As Texans hit the roads this summer with pandemic restrictions eased and vaccinations widespread, the national average price of gas is expected to top $3 per gallon, though the average in Texas for regular is $2.799, according to AAA.

Anne's Musings

Independence Day, a day to celebrate and to be so grateful that we are all Americans! Independence Day is more than just fireworks and flags! It is more than Super Patriots who raise their flags and then leave them out in the weather and the dark of night in disrespect!

Dan Patrick

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Sen.

Texas Land Commissioner makes emergency authorization for border wall

On June 16th, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that border wall construction will receive emergency authorization on state lands to support Governor Abbott's recent call to complete the Texas border wall.

Congressman August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Texas

Pfluger Statement on VP Harris Border Trip Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the announcement that Vice President Harris will finally visit the southern border, nearly 100 days after being appointed the “Border Czar” of the Biden Administration: “It took months of...

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Democrats sue over defunding of legislative branch House Democrats filed a petition with the Texas Supreme Court on Friday, seeking to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of funding for the legislative branch.

Congressman August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Texas

Pfluger, McCarthy: We Must Bring Reed and Whelan Home Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy released the following statement after President Biden met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed the release of two Americans, Trevor Reed and Paul...

The Richland Springs Report

It was a pleasure to see Bea Soto in church again today. I had it in my mind she had been gone a few weeks. When she said it had been a month, I realized that the entire month of June was over, and I only have one month left of summer vacation.

Dan Patrick Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick: Announcement of HB 1927 Agreement “A historic victory for the Second Amendment” Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued this statement May 21st, announcing that a full agreement has been reached on House Bill 1927: “I congratulate Representative Matt Schaefer,...

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: Across most of the US, states are struggling to quell a worsening opiate epidemic. While this is happening, one problem continues to rage on in states across the country. NBC News reported on meth with some shocking results.