What to expect in legislative session
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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda.
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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
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TPWD opposes listing prairie chicken as endangered The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has reiterated its opposition to a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the lesser prairie chicken as endangered in some areas and threatened in others, citing “tremendous” voluntary collaboration with private landowners and industry to conserve the chicken’s habitat.
PASTOR PETE’S PONDERING:
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Christmas is a time of discovering joy. Yet it seems like for many of us, it’s hard to find.
FROM THE BLEACHERS – Looking to the future
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Most teams in the playoffs will end their season with a loss. This seems cruel but it is a fact of life. Instead of thinking of the loss, all players and coaches need to be excited about the good season they had. They need to focus on the continual climb for greatness, making important changes along the way.
Ignore those puppy-dog eyes: feeding dogs healthy treats during the holidays
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Some dogs enjoy the spoils of begging for food; they might even swipe something off of a plate or the table when they think no one is watching. Yet these scraps aren’t always healthy for dogs and can create health issues over time.
Pastor makes resolution to become a ‘cheerleader’
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As the sun sleeps behind the eastern horizon, the seconds slip by and slowly, but surely, another new year creeps upon us. Wow! It’s not even Christmas yet and, well, I am already dreaming about 2023.
Around Town
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Nov. 24: The Center will be hosting its second annual Turkey Trot 5k Race and One-Mile Fun Run in Kaufman on the square.
Around Town
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Nov. 7: The Terrell Garden Club and the Kaufman County Master Gardeners are promoting Texas Arbor Day at the Hulsey Library (301 N.
Letter to the Editor
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Dear Editor: Oakland Memorial Park has begun a revitalization campaign. As you know, Oakland Memorial Park is a historical cemetery located right in the center of Terrell, Texas on Moore Ave and the resting place for most of our founding fathers to include John A.
An investment in Texas that will benefit everyone
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ROBERT VAUGHN Texas Transportation Commissioner The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is making an historic investment in the future of our rapidly growing state. During our August Texas Transportation Commission meeting, we approved TxDOT’s 10-year transportation program that includes more than $85 billion dedicated to improving safety, addressing congestion and connectivity, and preserving roadways for Texas drivers.