Patrick releases top priority bills for legislative session

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in a statement announced the first round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th regular legislative session.According to the statement, “Thousands of bills are filed by Texas senators each session.

Pet Talk

As the seasons change, so do horses’ coats to help them stay warm in winter and cool in summer. But occasionally, horses can be late to shed their thick winter coats.

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Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are always on the lookout for new authors who will appeal to our patrons.

Bills filed to end countywide voting

State Senator Bob Hall and Representative Steve Toth have each filed bills to get rid of the countywide voting option in Texas, which is allowed in 99 counties encompassing more than 80% of the state’s voters.If passed, it would mean those counties would need to open, equip and staff more voting...

Swiftettes defeat Cowgirls

The Nazareth Swiftettes claimed an easy win over the Happy Cowgirls, 65-30.

State sales tax revenue $4.3B in January

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Monday state sales tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in January, 6.8 percent more than in January 2024.The majority of January sales tax revenue is based on sales made in December and remitted to the agency in January.“State sales tax collections grew steadily...

Trump tariffs delayed, stir negotiations

President Donald Trump has paused the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days as the countries begin negotiations, though China was still on track, as of this past Tuesday, to have tariffs take effect.Trump’s tariffs would cover almost half of all U.S. imports and would require the United...

Abbott delivers State of the State

Governor Greg Abbott delivered the State of the State address to Texans on Feb. 2.Abbot began his address by lauding the business opportunity that Texas provides, saying the state’s economy is thriving because of the thousands of businesses.“Texas is the most powerful economy in America.,” said...

Texas Wheat Producers announce election

The Texas Wheat Producers Board announced its upcoming election to fill five positions in four voting districts where current members’ seats are expiring.The election will seek to fill one position each in Districts I, II, and III, and two positions in District IV.