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THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyWhich Texas governor, in a secretive 1929 session, signed a law granting himself the power to pardon at will, only to ignite a firestorm that nearly cost him his office?ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S JULY 18TH EDITION!
PINK, BUBBLY, & PERFECTLY SWEET

PINK, BUBBLY, & PERFECTLY SWEET

PINK, BUBBLY, & PERFECTLY SWEET

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Think back to the hottest day of your childhood summer. The air thick, the sun relentless, and the only thing that could possibly fix it was a sweet, ice-cold treat.
A new Texas law banning student cell phone use during school hours aims to reduce distractions and improve classroom focus, but it raises questions about teacher accountability and consistent enforcement. AI generated image

A new Texas law banning student cell phone use during school hours aims to reduce distractions and improve classroom focus, but it raises questions about teacher accountability and consistent enforcement. AI generated image

DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I SCROLL?

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
School officials around the Double Mountains and across the state are reviewing campus policy this summer in response to a new state law that restricts student access to personal communication devices during school hours.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
July 4 th• Annual Rotan Co-Ed Softball Tournament! Followed by the Fireworks show at dark...usually around 10pm, but I'd suggest an early arrival for the good seats!July 5 th• Tumbleweed Smith will be performing his one man show OUTRAGEOUS TEXANS during the July 4th events in Fort Davis.
Texas Patients Deserve Better Than Price-Control Politics

Texas Patients Deserve Better Than Price-Control Politics

Texas Patients Deserve Better Than Price-Control Politics

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Every day, Texas patients walk into infusion centers to receive treatments that help them manage cancer, autoimmune conditions, rare diseases, and more. These therapies—often delivered in community-based settings— are critical to keeping Texans healthy, productive, and out of the hospital.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
“Profound thought is conveyed in language of very great simplicity and purity.”~ Charlotte Mason (1842–1923)TRANSLATION: Charlotte Mason believed that the deepest ideas are best expressed in clear, simple language.
MSgt Edward Sanders Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Air Force During the Vietnam War

MSgt Edward Sanders Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Air Force During the Vietnam War

MSgt Edward Sanders Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Air Force During the Vietnam War

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Master Sergeant (MSgt.