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Hundreds of new laws go into effect

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A total of 774 new laws went into effect on September 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents.

Dan Patrick

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Statement appointing Justice Lana Myers Counsel to the Presiding Officer for Impeachment Trial Lt. Gov.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to theAustinAmerican-Statesman.
Buildling that formerly housed Taco's Mi Casa makes its way down Wallace Street. Photo by Carolyn Preece

Buildling that formerly housed Taco's Mi Casa makes its way down Wallace Street. Photo by Carolyn Preece

A house, coming down the street?

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
You saw it right! Last week, the house known to many as the Tacos Mi Casa building was moving from its familiar spot on W. Wallace St. street over to E. Church St. The house next door, Kevin Shahan’s office, will also be moving, hopefully this week. Mr.
Left to right: Sanitation Department Supervisor Juan Montoya, Paul Alcorn (August Employee of the Month), and Mayor Ken Jordan.

Left to right: Sanitation Department Supervisor Juan Montoya, Paul Alcorn (August Employee of the Month), and Mayor Ken Jordan.

August Employee of the Month - Paul Alcorn

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Paul Alcorn was honored at the August 8th City Council meeting by being awarded Employee of the Month for August 2023. Paul’s supervisor, Juan Montoya, described Paul as a really good worker.
STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.
Pfluger introduces bill to protect taxpayer dollars in broadband investment

Pfluger introduces bill to protect taxpayer dollars in broadband investment

Pfluger introduces bill to protect taxpayer dollars in broadband investment

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is proud to introduce the House companion bill to Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) Broadband Buildout Accountability Act to increase transparency for the $42 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Package (BIF) Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program grant...
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