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NFIB Applauds Committee Vote on Bill Curbing Unfair Credit Card Practices

NFIB Applauds Committee Vote on Bill Curbing Unfair Credit Card Practices

NFIB Applauds Committee Vote on Bill Curbing Unfair Credit Card Practices

NFIB State Director Jeff Burdett today (April 8th) applauded the Senate Business and Commerce Committee for passing Senate Bill 2056, a measure aimed at curbing unfair credit card transaction practices that disproportionately impact small businesses.
August Pfluger - U.S. Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Texas

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

Rep. Pfluger: Big Tech Will Not Remain Complicit Anymore - They Will Take It Down

Yesterday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, spoke in support of his bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Network (TAKE IT DOWN) Act, during a full...

USPS moves forward with July rate increase

Today, (April 9, 2025), the USPS announced it is filing for a large postage rate increase to be implemented on July 13, 2025.  Rates for Periodicals are proposed to increase on average by 9.3%.
HPU’s School of Science and Mathematics invites the public to the 2nd annual STEM Research Day.

HPU’s School of Science and Mathematics invites the public to the 2nd annual STEM Research Day.

HPU to Host 2nd Annual STEM Research Day

HPU’s School of Science and Mathematics is hosting the 2nd annual STEM Research Day, which is designed to give HPU students conducting STEM-related research the opportunity to share their work in a professional conference setting.
HMCB orthopedic surgeons to host educational program on knee replacement, April 17

HMCB orthopedic surgeons to host educational program on knee replacement, April 17

HMCB orthopedic surgeons to host educational program on knee replacement, April 17

Knee pain? Considering a knee replacement? Learn more about knee replacement at an educational program presented by Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (HMCB) surgical team and orthopedic surgeons Dr. James Deal, Dr. John Masterson, Dr. Stephen Roberts and Dr. Marlen Strefling.
Alias Brass Company (L-R): Tim Dueppen, trombone; T.J. Tesh, trumpet; Natalie Higgins, horn; Clayton Maddox, tuba; and Jon Bathia, trumpet. Courtesy of Terry Collier | Fredericksburg Music Club

Alias Brass Company (L-R): Tim Dueppen, trombone; T.J. Tesh, trumpet; Natalie Higgins, horn; Clayton Maddox, tuba; and Jon Bathia, trumpet. Courtesy of Terry Collier | Fredericksburg Music Club

Alias Brass Company on tap for next Music Club concert

Promising a program filled with musical innovation, the Alias Brass Company will perform in Fredericksburg Sunday, April 13, when the Fredericksburg Music Club presents its seventh of eight concerts for the 2024-2025 season.Seating for the 3 p.m.

April is National Safe Digging Month

Did you know more than 50 percent of outside natural gas leaks are caused by digging or construction that disturbs natural gas pipelines? Even minor damage, such as a nick, scrape, or dent in a pipeline or its coating, can weaken the pipeline and lead to a future leak.