Columns and Opinion

Did You Know?

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How many folks are expected to travel for the eclipse? On the VERY LOW END, 500,000 to 1.5 million into Texas alone. Why are WE expecting so many people? It’s early April which is usually not too hot, not too cold, not too humid.

Did You Know?

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How much traffic will there be? There is no way to know for sure. Ms.

Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Texas General Land Office

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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Blasts DHS LandAcquisition for Immigration Processing in Laredo, Texas Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. issued a letter responding to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) recent proposed acquisition of land for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a new Joint Processing Center (JPC) for use by the U.S.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

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Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new residents that brought its population to more than 185,000. Census data shows that Rockwall and Liberty counties closed out the top three, with growth rates of 6.5% and 5.7%, respectively.

Jordan Cattle Auction

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Mason - San Saba February 29, 2024 Receipts totaled 1,958 head for the week. The market was extremely strong and active.

State Capital Highlights

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Largest wildfire in state history still raging A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history.

State Capital Highlights

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Nonmedical vaccine exemptions at record levels Vaccine exemptions for nonmedical reasons hit record levels among Texas schoolchildren last year, the Chronicle reported, with 3.24% of Texas kindergarteners receiving an exemption “for reasons of conscience,” according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. That’s almost double the rate from 10 years ago.

Letter to the Editor

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Dear Editor, Texas-Important Call to Action! Some current members of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals are acting in the interest of Soros/ Liberals and are preventing voter fraud from being prosecuted by the Texas Attorney General. This must change.