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August 9: There will be a multi-family garage sale on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting plan, The Dallas Morning News reported. State Rep.

Failure or success, which one defines us? Some see obstacles as reasons they can’t succeed, while others use those same challenges as fuel to reach new heights. I’ve always been drawn to stories of individuals who overcame adversity to achieve greatness.

Many college students seek flexible, part-time employment to help cover school expenses. Finding a job can be challenging, and students may feel pressure to find work quickly.

What are insurmountable odds? Are they challenges we ourselves don’t think we can overcome, or mountains others say we can’t climb? Maybe it doesn’t matter who doubts us. At some point, it’s fair to ask whether we lack faith or simply see a reality that’s bigger than us.

Last November, 77 million Americans sent a clear message: stop the open borders, crippling inflation, and weakness on the world stage. After four years of Biden’s failures, they chose a course correction.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Search teams have recovered 103 bodies in Kerr County after the devastating July 4 floods along the Guadalupe River, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying at least 161 people were still unaccounted for.

When is it time to take another position or change jobs? Is it about age or tenure? More often, the answer lies in leadership, both its presence and absence. Leadership has the power to elevate an entire school district or to slowly unravel years of progress.

As we move into the second half of 2025, many business owners find themselves caught between reflection and momentum. Mid-year is more than a calendar checkpoint, it’s a strategic opportunity to revisit goals, assess performance, and set a stronger course for the remainder of the year.

In 1990, a very young Garth Brooks released the highly successful single, “Unanswered Prayers,” forever planting him on the music map. The song quickly catapulted to the top of the billboards and stayed there for months. Even some 35 years later, it amplifies across airwaves.