Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday released his 2024 Report to the People of Texas looking back over all that was accomplished in 2023—a year of historic firsts—and sharing his vision for the year ahead.

With the pursuit of fitness and wellness continuing to be a top priority for many, Welch Rehab, in Dimmitt, offers essential guidance to individuals striving for success in their exercise routines. Understanding the importance of safe and effective practices, Welch Rehab aims to equip individuals with the tools necessary to prevent injuries and achieve their fitness goals effectively.

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Xcel Energy released a statement last Thursday acknowledging that its facilities may have played a part in igniting the massive Smokehouse Creek wildfire, which is now the largest the Texas history. The fire has killed at least two people, destroyed hundreds of buildings and livestock, and was one of a series of fires that ignited in the rural Panhandle last week and prompted evacuation orders in several communities.

The final results of the 2024 Water Level Observations for the High Plains Water District have been tallied after HPWD staff measured approximately 1,340 observation wells in the Ogallala and EdwardsTrinity (High Plains) Aquifers during early 2024 to determine the water level changes since 2023.

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President Joe Biden released a $7.3 trillion federal budget on Monday for the 2025 fiscal year, showing a 4.7% increase over the current budget. The budget, while complying with spending caps that House Republicans pushed in last year’s Fiscal Responsibility Act in exchange for raising the debt limit, has little hope of passing, with House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington delivering a “Fiscal State of the Nation” speech on the floor of the U.S.