State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Abbott: No government mandated vaccine passports in Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order last week banning state agencies, cities or counties from creating a “vaccine passport” requirement.

The Richland Springs Report

The countdown has begun. The last grading period starts Tuesday, and a season of frantic activities begins. Mrs. Wyatt is busy updating the calendar almost daily. Graduation activities for seniors and eighth graders are under way.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 7

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued this statement today, following the passage of Senate Bill 7, the Election & Ballot Security bill, by Senator Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola: "Maintaining the integrity of our elections is vital to preserving public trust so our democracy can flourish, and that's...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Response to American Airlines Statement

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued this response to American Airlines' statement on Senate Bill 7, the Election & Ballot Security bill, by Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola: "As Lieutenant Governor of Texas, I am stunned that American Airlines would put out a statement saying 'we are strongly opposed to...

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

Wednesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) participated in a phone call with DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding the Biden Administration's failing immigration policies.

Lt. Gov. Patrick: Statements on Passage of SBs 5, 12, 24

March 31st – Senate Bill 5, Statewide Broadband Access: by Senators Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills, Charles Perry, R-Lubbock and Royce West, D-Dallas: "Expanding broadband across Texas has long been my goal, and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic...

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I wanted to let your readers know about an organization that’s here to help folks via individual grants for hardship brought on by COVID and/or the recent Texas Winter Storm.

The Richland Springs Report

Sunday has arrived, the tomb is empty and the holiest of all Christian holidays has come to an end. Yet, this is not the end, but the beginning of who we are as Christians. This act of love by Jesus has given the pathway to heaven to all who believe in his Deity. It's just the start of the path.

National Newspaper Association adds voice to the call for Congressional Action on USPS

National Newspaper Association Chair Brett Wesner, president of Wesner Publications, Cordell, Oklahoma, today (March 23rd) echoed the call of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for quick Congressional action in providing $58 billion in financial support to the Postal Service.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on the Unanimous Passage of Senate Bill 3 - the Power Grid Stability Bil

"This bill includes substantive reforms of the electric grid that will revolutionize Texas' prevention and preparation strategies for any energy emergencies we encounter going forward" Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued this statement March 29th, following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill...