Texas Senate passes THC ban
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The Texas Senate passed three bills this week during the special session, including one on the issue of THC-derived consumables.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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Bell inducted into hall of fame
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Former Dimmit High School player and coach Jeff Bell has been inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hallof Fame. The Class of 2026 includes legendary high school coaches and standout prep players in the Lone Star State.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
State sales tax revenue $4.2B in July
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Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.19 billion in July, 4.9 percent more than in July 2024. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Abbott orders arrest of missing House Democrats
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Governor Greg Abbott on Monday ordered the arrest of 51 delinquent Texas House Democrats after they fled the state to stop a vote on proposed congressional redistricting and effectively shutting down all legislation on the whole special session agenda.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Three lovelies competed for titles in the Miss Hart contest held during the Hart Days celebration held July 24-26. Crowned as Miss Hart 2025 is Mylie Marin; Junior Miss Hart 2025 is Selina Debanhi García; and Little Miss Hart 2025 is Emma Andrade. The contest was among many other events held during the annual celebration made for a successful weekend.
2025 Miss Hart Days Royalty
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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Former DHS graduate Sydney Settlehas
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Former DHS graduate Sydney Settlehas been doing an internship with the American Parkinson Disease Association Missouri (APDA-Missouri) which addresses the needs of individuals affected by Parkinson Disease in rural communities.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Regional universities support local culture
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by Walter Wendler, WTAMU Preside Regional public campuses support arts and culture, enriching the lives of students and the surrounding community. These institutions often serve as cultural hubs, hosting galleries, theaters, concerts, lectures and festivals.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Screwworm Coalition launches resource website
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The Screwworm Coalition of Texas, a coalition of 13 Texas landowner, livestock, equine and wildlife groups, today launched a new website to deliver reliable information about the New World screwworm.The site compiles information from lead agencies, including the U.S.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
When Things go Wrong
Jerry Ousley Faithwriters.com
“You will succeed in whatever you choose to do, and light will shine on the road ahead of you.”Job 22:28 (NLT) Job was a very wealthy and righteous man. It was said of him that he was blameless and upright. He feared God and shunned evil.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Texas DPS unveils ‘Trooper”
Texas DPS unveils ‘Trooper”
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on Tuesday held a special unveiling ceremony for a Hoof Prints of the American Quarter Horse statue at the DPS Amarillo District Office.
Thursday, July 31, 2025