Salt of the Earth

“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.”Matthew 5:1314 Salt is a valuable commodity in some cultures. In biblical times we read about the salt covenant between man and God as the Israelites covered their grain offerings in salt as a symbol of purification.

The Cost of Discipleship

It’s virtually impossible to know all the laws in America’s States and Federal legal system. Confused? You’re in good company.Are you a lawbreaker? Ignorance of the law will not dissuade the judge. I could wring my hands, weep, stammer or plead.

Xcel offers payment options

Electricity costs for Xcel Energy’s Texas and New Mexico customers have dropped in recent months thanks to lower prices for power plant fuel, but customers who used more electricity than expected during recent heat waves have options for paying their bills.“We’ve enjoyed a decrease in the price of...

Investigation into assassination attempt underway

A full federal investigation is underway following what is consideredthe attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump this past Saturday.AccordingtoFBI,theagency in charge of the investigation, Trump was about 10 minutes into his speech at an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when...

TTU law professor wins statewide award

Texas Tech University School of Law Professor Dwight McDonald has been named the 2024 recipient of the State Bar of Texas Judge Sam Williams Award.

Cruz challenges Fish & Wildlife on endangered species listing

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) was joined by Sens.

Abbott announces new manufacturing facility

Governor Greg Abbott last Thursdayannouncedatapress conference in Seoul, South Korea that SeAH Group will establish a high-performance metal manufacturing facility in Temple, generating $110 million in capital investment and creating over 100 new jobs in Central Texas.“Texas is the premier...

Hegar distributes $1.1B in monthly sales tax revenue

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 0.2 percent less than in July 2023.These allocations are based on sales made in May by businesses that report tax...