State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Bill tightening voting restrictions in Texas passes Senate committee A Texas Senate committee on Friday passed an elections bill that would tighten the state’s voting rules by limiting extended early voting hours, requiring proof of disability to qualify for mail-in voting and prohibiting...

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

With the crisis on the southern border intensifying, Congressman Pfluger joined 71 Members of Congress and 40 Republican Senators in calling on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the Biden Administration for suspending congressionally-appropriated border wall construction...

Rep. Slawson announces filing Abbott's priority item against defunding police departments

Rep Shelby Slawson (R-Stephenville) is proud to announce the filing of one of Governor Abbott’s priority legislative items to defend Texans against short-sighted police defunding efforts. “Texas cities should be safe and secure for all Texans.

The Richland Springs Report

Every teacher will tell you that once spring arrives, life gets busier and more complicated. STAAR tests start next week and go sporadically through to the end of May. That means schedules fluctuate daily. This week, we had UIL on Friday and Monday.

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

Congressional Leaders Demand Release of U.S.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

PUC chair resigns in wake of call to energy investors Arthur D’Andrea, the chair and sole remaining member of the Public Utility Commission, resigned late last week at the request of Governor Gregg Abbott. D’Andrea pledged to remain on the PUC until Abbott names a replacement.

Lt. Gov. Patrick Statement on AG Opinion on Electricity Pricing Correction

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued this statement today, March 17th, following Attorney General Ken Paxton's legal opinion on correcting the Electric Reliability Council of Texas' (ERCOT) pricing errors during last month's winter storm: "I had no doubt that asking the Public Utilities...

The Richland Springs Report

I hope everyone enjoyed their spring break as much as I did. I know the kids were ready for a break; we have been pushing them every day for several months. Unfortunately, the long haul is ahead of us, and there are few breaks for anyone. We have two and a half months left of school.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Hebreos 9:15-28 Así que, por eso es mediador de un nuevo pacto, para que interviniendo muerte para la remisión de las transgresiones que había bajo el primer pacto, los llamados reciban la promesa de la herencia eterna. Porque donde hay testamento, es necesario que intervenga muerte del testador.

Seeds of Hope

Many place their hope in the stock market or the price of gold or the property they own. Some look to the security of a pension or promise of a retirement account. Others hide money should the economy collapse.