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Counties declare imigration disaster

Counties across Texas are adopting “local state of disaster” resolutions of a different kind. This state of disaster is caused by an invasion of illegal aliens.

State sales tax revenue hits record $3.96B

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.96 billion in November, the highest monthly collection on record and 11.2 percent more than in November 2021.
Gov. Greg Abbott intends to appoint Sen. Jane Nelson from Flower Mound as the new Secretary of State after accepting the resignation of John Scott, who plans to return to private practice. Nelson has served in the Texas Senate for 30 years and did not run for re-election this term.

Gov. Greg Abbott intends to appoint Sen. Jane Nelson from Flower Mound as the new Secretary of State after accepting the resignation of John Scott, who plans to return to private practice. Nelson has served in the Texas Senate for 30 years and did not run for re-election this term.

Scott resigns as secretary of state

Gov. Greg Abbott accepted the resignation of Texas Secretary of State John Scott and announced his intent to appoint Senator Jane Nelson to fill the role as the 115th Secretary of State for Texas.
Methodist churches begin disaffiliation

Methodist churches begin disaffiliation

Methodist churches begin disaffiliation

More than 400 Texas churches voted this past weekend to cut ties with the United Methodist Church (UMC) after decades of disagreements over stances on issues like same-sex marriage, LGBTQ ordination and abortion.
Swiftettes claim win

Swiftettes claim win

Swiftettes claim win over Lady Whitefaces

The Nazareth Swiftettes took a win over the Hereford Lady Whitefaces, 59-33. Nazareth offense gained a 10-point lead in the first quarter, 25-15, maintaining it through the second quarter to close out the first half 37-27.

Farmland prices continue to rise

Strong commodity prices are creating opportunities for U.S. farmers to profit despite the risks posed by drought and higher production costs, said the Ag Finance Update by the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank.

Texas judge holds to $49M jury award against Alex Jones

A Texas judge refuses to lower the $49 million judgement that the jury handed down against Infowars host Alex Jones earlier this year. The suit settled a claim against Jones for allegedly spreading false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, claiming it was hoax.
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Pet Talk

After finding the perfect feline friend at a rescue or shelter to add to the family, many people cannot wait to bring their new addition home.

Library Lines ...

December has arrived and the Christmas decorations and large tree are making their annual appearance here at Rhoads Memorial Library. We are 'decking the halls,' so to speak, getting ready for the yuletide.