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Body Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Legislature to increase the penalty for illegal voting, adding the item to the third special session now underway. However, House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, quickly rejected the proposal, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Body Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.15 billion in September, 22.3 percent more than in September 2020. The majority of September sales tax revenue is based on sales made in August and remitted to the agency in September.

Body The North Central Texas Council of Governments will hold a series of in-person open houses throughout the region, in October, to highlight the Dallas-Fort Worth High- Speed Transportation Connections Study’s purpose as well as the Phase 1 recommendations of the project.

Body THS FFA shows at East Texas Fair Congratulations to all the FFA students for a great show at this year's East Texas Fair!.

Body The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is making history, graduating its first ever DPS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class. The class of 15 Troopers graduated during a ceremony at DPS Headquarters in Austin on Thursday, Sept. 30.

Body About EXIT Realty EXIT Realty Pinnacle Group is pleased to announce that Crystal Woodruff has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT Realty Pinnacle Group, located at 8767 S.

Body With deer season now underway, Kaufman County hunters need to be aware of a new requirement.

Body Oct. 9: The Kaufman County Democrats meet at 10 a.m. at 114 N. Adelaide St. They meet the second Saturday of the month; Call Sarah Whitaker at 214-354-7338 or email kcdems@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Body “Greater Tuna”, a Texas comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard, is scheduled to make multiple stops in and around the Terrell area in the coming weeks. Local performances are set to run Oct.

Body P�������� ���������������� ���� T������������ ISD The Terrell Tiger Band and Colorguard made its way to Mesquite last week, competing in the annual Mesquite Marching Contest.