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Congressman August Pfluger-US Representative

Congressman August Pfluger-US Representative

Congressman August Pfluger-US Representative

Congressman August Pfluger
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the House floor to honor two extraordinary Texas National Guard units that did not hesitate to jump into action on the morning of July 4th as floodwaters devastated parts of Central and West Texas.
State Capital Highlights

State Capital Highlights

State Capital Highlights

State Capital Highlights By Gary Borders
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Second special session gaveled to a closeThe second special session of the Texas Legislature ended last Thursday with a new congressional map, flood relief and safety measures but  a stalemate on whether to ban or regulate THC.
Five Ways to Get Outdoors This Autumn

Five Ways to Get Outdoors This Autumn

Five Ways to Get Outdoors This Autumn

News Staff
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
– The TurfMutt Foundation is encouraging families to take advantage of fall’s cooler temperatures and vivid scenery by spending more time in their own backyards and local green spaces.
Ty B. Kerley, DMin.

Ty B. Kerley, DMin.

Is God Dead?

Ty B. Kerley
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The 17th-century French philosopher René Descartes famously said, “I think, therefore I am.” What Descartes meant by that was that he knew he existed because he was conscious of himself, which is what is called self-consciousness.
State Capital Highlights

State Capital Highlights

State Capital Highlights

Gary Borders
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Abbott signs redistricting bill; lawsuit challenges it Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation redrawing Texas’ congressional map on Friday. A lawsuit challenging the redrawn districts as being racially discriminatory was filed even before the bill became law.
Panzee Fikes (sitting) visited with close friend Vera Ralston before family and friends arrived to celebrate her 95th birthday. Photo courtesy of Barry Fikes

Panzee Fikes (sitting) visited with close friend Vera Ralston before family and friends arrived to celebrate her 95th birthday. Photo courtesy of Barry Fikes

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
What a beautiful surprise we had today. We had just over two inches of rain over a three-hour period. I never turn down a good rain. The cooler weather allowed me to walk over to my old sewing room and get some sewing done on my grandson’s quilt.

Do we take the time?

Brother J
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
They are old, have a hard time working and have very little money. They both have a number of health problems, but in spite of this they always seem happy and talk a lot about trusting in God.
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