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Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A bill to implement school vouchers in Texas sailed through the Senate largely on party lines last week and now awaits consideration in the House, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Lt. Gov.

Body The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a still-unresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION House Speaker Dade Phelan withdrew last week from seeking another term leading that chamber. After three rounds of voting on Saturday, state Rep.

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION The state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President-elect Trump’s vow to de-port millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to the Texas Standard.

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders last week targeting the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Body November 16: The Shops at Terrell along with the Terrell Animal Shelter, will be hosting a Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m.

Body November 9: The British Bash returns to Downtown Terrell on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Body is Americans’ right to speak their minds is considered sacred, which is why we must fight to protect the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA).

Body October 5: The City of Terrell in partnership with the Terrell Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting their Second Annual Terrell Mural Walk/Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m.