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Expanded passenger rail again on the table

Expanded passenger rail again on the table

Capital Highlights

State Capital Highlights By Gary Borders
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Expanded passenger rail again on the tableA huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard.
Congressman August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Texas

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

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

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Statement on Biden's Proposal to Reshape the Supreme Court July 29, 2024Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s radical proposal to overhaul the Supreme Court of the United States: “President Biden’s proposal to overhaul the Supreme Court...
The Idle American

The Idle American

The Idle American

Dr. Don Newbury
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Mort and His ‘Sock-Assister’…Uncle Mort’s contraptions and inventions usually are “far-fetched.” Finally, he’s come up with one that is “near-fetched.” And, it may be of considerable help to those among us who daily dread what used to be a thoughtless and effortless routine: putting on socks.
Migrant apprehensions drop to 2021 levels, other State Capital Highlights

Migrant apprehensions drop to 2021 levels, other State Capital Highlights

Migrant apprehensions drop to 2021 levels, other State Capital Highlights

Gary Borders
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Migrant apprehensions drop to 2021 levels The number of migrants apprehended by federal officers in June was at its lowest level in more than three years, according to figures released by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and reported by The Texas Tribune.
Dan Patrick

Dan Patrick

Dan Patrick

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
July 17, 2024 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness, Recovery, and Electricity Today, Lt. Gov.

The little dog at the door

Brother J
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
I remember the time my wife and I went to a small country churches’ evening of singing, fellowship and a meal. While there, something unusual caught my attention.An elderly man was there who was partially paralyzed from a stroke.
La Palabra de Dios Dice

La Palabra de Dios Dice

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Rosa Arredondo
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Proverbios 15:1-14 DHH La respuesta amable calma el enojo; la respuesta violenta lo excita más.De la lengua de los sabios brota sabiduría; de la boca de los necios, necedades.El Señor está en todo lugar vigilando a los buenos y a los malos.

Simple Truths

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Pastor Welton Watson, Central Baptist Church“Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.”Revelation 2:4“Thou hast left.”Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” Wax cold simply means, to chill down.
Keith Warren Host of The High Road

Keith Warren Host of The High Road

Keith’s First Buck

High Road Hunting
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
It was November 26, 1967, and I was sitting alone in a box stand overlooking a dry creek bed in Real County, Texas. I’d been in the stand since before daylight, with my 6mm rifle leaning against the corner of the blind. It had been a good morning.
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