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Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast

Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast

Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Texas Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue available than it had during the previous biennium.Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar projects lawmakers will have $194.6 billion available during the 2026-27 budget cycle, down 1.1%.

BBB Tip: Hiring a plumber during winter storms

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Winter storms can hit hard and leave many without power or water. For those unable to heat their home, bursting pipes is a possible scenario. When the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, water freezes. If the water in your pipes freezes, the pipe itself can get weaker and break or crack.
Wildfire: Preparing the Ranch is an online educational resource debuting at Texas Panhandle wildfire preparedness educational meetings in Pampa and Canadian. The resource is designed to equip Texas agricultural producers with educational information and tools to prepare for wildfires. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Wildfire: Preparing the Ranch is an online educational resource debuting at Texas Panhandle wildfire preparedness educational meetings in Pampa and Canadian. The resource is designed to equip Texas agricultural producers with educational information and tools to prepare for wildfires. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Wildfire preparedness publication to aid Texas landowners

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
A new publication released by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service aims at helping landowners take preventive measures to mitigate the impact of wildfires.

Faces & Places

Meg Gruben
Thursday, January 23, 2025
From Somebody, Books That Everybody's Read So It's As If You Had Read Them, Too.
Playing with matches

Playing with matches

Playing with matches

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025 Check Your Mirrors, the column title, came from fourteen years of teaching driver education. On one level, I was reminding the young drivers of this important skill because they needed to “check their mirrors” to pass the driving test.
Flashback

Flashback

Flashback

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
January 23, 1975“Barney Miller” Premieres on ABC The sitcom Barney Miller, set in a New York City police precinct and starring Hal Linden, debuted on American television. It would go on to become a well-loved series, running for eight seasons.Barry Manilow’s “Mandy” Tops the Charts On the U.S.
ROBY CISD $813,000 SHORTFALL

ROBY CISD $813,000 SHORTFALL

ROBY CISD $813,000 SHORTFALL

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Gerald Rogers with James E. Rogers and Company met with Roby CISD officials in a special called meeting held last Thursday, where board trustees reviewed the district’s annual financial report for 2024, explaining that the year’s shortfall was not a longterm financial concern.
Melanie Baker Brigante, owner of several properties was on hand to inform the council about ongoing efforts to bring the properties back into compliance during Tuesday night's meeting.

Melanie Baker Brigante, owner of several properties was on hand to inform the council about ongoing efforts to bring the properties back into compliance during Tuesday night's meeting.

Aspermont Council Kicks Off 2025

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Aspermont City Council held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, reappointing aldermen ahead of calling for a May election. Officials also held public hearings regarding several structures in violation of city ordinances.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Thursday• Roby CISD Special Called Board Meeting 7 am• Rotan City Council Special Called meeting 12 pmJanuary 18th• FISHER COUNTY STOCKSHOW Goats, Sheep & SwineJanuary 20th• Aspermont ISD Board Meeting6:30 pmJanuary 21st• Aspermont City Council Meeting6 pmJanuary 25th• Old Glory Monthly Musical -...