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More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches

More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches

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More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The Houston Chronicle reported the proposed measures cover a range of topics ranging from border security to abortion access, education and other issues.

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Holiday side dishes will be a bit more expensive

Kay Ledbetter
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Holiday side dishes will be a bit more expensive There will be some good buys possible this year, but overall, the meal will cost more, said David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist and professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Bryan-College Station.
The prescription

The prescription

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The prescription

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, November 21, 2024
My brother-in-law Tim has a gift for using puns and gets a kick out of finding those eyeroll-inducing phrases on social media posts. He texted this one the other day: “The Spaniards harvested these crystals and sent them by ship back to Europe.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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UNLOCKING THE SPIDER ROCK MYSTERY

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Cisco, TX—A new museum exhibit chronicles the story of “The Spider Rock Treasure,” certainly one of the most enigmatic episodes of lost Spanish treasure in West Texas.
2ND SIX WEEKS HONOR ROLLS ACCOLADES

2ND SIX WEEKS HONOR ROLLS ACCOLADES

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2ND SIX WEEKS HONOR ROLLS ACCOLADES

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A Honor Roll1st GradeBrody Green Shirley Hindman Delilah Jennings Xzavier Martinez Alyias Moore2nd GradeWyatt Clary Sadie McWilliams Lennix Terry3rd GradeLayla Gutierrez Oliver Matney Hillary Perales Rylan Rivera EJ Rudewick Bella Stricklett4th GradeHayes Mullins6th GradeAdley Gonzalez Aiden...
Jake Lederle, partner at Wetsel & Lederle lends his expertise to Stonewall County Commissioners ahead of negotiations with solar energy companies looking to develop in the county.

Jake Lederle, partner at Wetsel & Lederle lends his expertise to Stonewall County Commissioners ahead of negotiations with solar energy companies looking to develop in the county.

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Commissioners Begin $700M Solar Negotiations

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Stonewall County Commissioners Court began preparing for negotiations over a proposed solar farm project, last week retaining the legal services of Sweetwater-based law firm Wetsel & Lederle to guide the county through discussions with Engie Renewables, a solar energy company looking to develop...
Roby CISD School Trustees take stumbling through the formalities in stride, as newly elected trustee Brent Whitfield and incumbent Danny Carrion took their oaths of office during the November 11 meeting while Whitefield's lighthearted nature cracks Trustee Michelle Terry's composure.

Roby CISD School Trustees take stumbling through the formalities in stride, as newly elected trustee Brent Whitfield and incumbent Danny Carrion took their oaths of office during the November 11 meeting while Whitefield's lighthearted nature cracks Trustee Michelle Terry's composure.

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School Boards Welcome New Faces and Bid Farewell to Leaders in Post-Election Shakeup

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Fisher County School board met in their respective meetings last week, where some trustees retained office while boards also welcomed new members.