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$2.1M to be returned to co-op members

$2.1M to be returned to co-op members

$2.1M to be returned to co-op members

At an electric cooperative, you’re more than just a customer— you’re a member and an owner. As part of that relationship, you will periodically receive money back in the form of capital credit returns.
HPU students express thanks for gifts given on GivingTuesday.

HPU students express thanks for gifts given on GivingTuesday.

HPU surpasses GivingTuesday goals

Howard Payne University surpassed this year’s GivingTuesday goals of raising $800,000 from 350 supporters. The total given on Tuesday, December 3, was $882,908 from 394 supporters. Donations during the one-day giving event were provided by alumni, friends, personnel and community partners.
Lenny's Life Lessons

Lenny's Life Lessons

Lenny's Life Lessons

Hey there, my San Saba souls of love. Speaking of souls, why oh why do humans make language difficult? There are human souls, shoe soles and a fish named sole! The obvious question is… “does a sole fish taste like leather, rubber or what?
HS Students: Apply now to win trip to Washington DC

HS Students: Apply now to win trip to Washington DC

HS Students: Apply now to win trip to Washington DC

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in Washington, D.C.? Central Texas Electric Co-op is offering three lucky high school students the opportunity to experience the nation’s capital through the Government-in-Action Youth Tour Contest.
Are you owed wages?

Are you owed wages?

Are you owed wages?

With the year coming to an end, the U.S. Department of Labor is eager to return $11,015,541 in wages recovered by its Wage and Hour Division’s Southwest Regional Office – based in Dallas – to 15,151 workers who have earned them and encourages people to use the Workers Owed Wages online tool.
State Capital Highlights

State Capital Highlights

State Capital Highlights

Patrick calls for Alzheimer’s research fundingLt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants lawmakers in the upcoming session next month to approve a dementia research fund modeled after the state’s $6 billion Cancer Prevention and Research Institute, called CPRIT, The Tribune reported.
Richland Springs Coyotes named Area Champions! - photo courtesy of Pam Starr

Richland Springs Coyotes named Area Champions! - photo courtesy of Pam Starr

Richland Springs Coyotes named Area Champions!

These kids deserve the credit they earned. Last week, they were mistakenly called by the wrong School Name in our paper. Our apologies to these fine athletes. Way to go, Coyotes! Coyotes never die!