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Trump suggests he won’t sign relief bill into law unless Congress makes changes including increasing stimulus checks to $2,000
The outgoing president described the groundbreaking legislation as “a disgrace” and suggested he would not immediately sign off on aid for millions of Americans.
Boerne ISD approves land deal as it considers another elementary school
Boerne Independent School District trustees approved a $291,000 purchase for 19 acres in the prestigious Springs of Cordillera Ranch neighborhood, where they are considering building an elementary school.
$600 relief checks could soon be on their way to many Americans
The bill will reinstate supplemental unemployment benefits of $300 per week, and extend eviction protections through the end of January. The legislation also allocates another $284 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program.
Analyzing 2020: The pandemic recession in Texas
We've selected some Texas Tribune columns from 2020 on the recession and the budget.
Kerr County OKs auto repairs among other updates
Kerr County Commissioners voted approval in their regular meeting Dec. 14 for the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport Board to move funds into capital projects to repair damaged hangar doors;
Stocking Stuffers For All Your Texas Friends
This year has been a whirlwind of emotions and stress, here are some fun ideas for some Texas themed gifts to bring a smile to your family this holiday season.
How School Budget Cuts Risk our Future
With the 2021 legislative session set to open on January 12, lawmakers are preparing to write a new state budget amid significant monetary constraints which may portend cuts to state education funding.
Gaming Magnate And Republican High-Roller Sheldon Adelson Wants To Bring Casinos To Texas
The owner of the Las Vegas Sands gaming company plans to lobby members of the Texas Legislature. For the effort to succeed, lawmakers would need to change the Constitution.
Texas food banks may be less equipped to help hungry households in the new year
More than 2.5 million households in Texas didn't always have enough food to eat in November, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. About two-thirds of those households were either Hispanic or Black.
Water Development Board earmarks $219K for Uvalde area
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved $6,448,363 to be used for the first-ever Flood Infrastructure Fund projects, and Uvalde County will be receiving $219,000 to improve the area flood early warning system.
With Selling Handmade Goods In-Person Difficult, Some Artists And Business People Turn To Etsy
The online marketplace has sold $350 million in face masks during the pandemic. Merchants who love it say Etsy is great for marketing all kinds of products.
Pearsall upgrades equipment vital to sewer line maintenance
After learning a heavy piece of equipment used at the sewer plant had been inoperable for three months, Pearsall city councilors approved the purchase of a $290,000 impact combination machine.
