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Supreme Court rejects Texas lawsuit to overturn Biden victory
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory
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 Teachers Should Receive Priority For COVID-19 Vaccine, School Leaders Say
Since plans for reopening the economy hinge partly on returning to in-person education, superintendents at several large districts say teachers should be near front of the vaccine line.
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.
Ingram mayor may resign by Monday
Although staff at Ingram City Hall had nothing in-hand as of Thursday afternoon, there are signs Mayor Brandon Rowan may submit a letter of resignation by Monday.
Wastewater permit nixed in a nearby town
Fredericksburg officials talk recent extension, wastewater treatment process discharge permit may be safe for now, even though
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.
New Non-profit Fund Offers Alternatives To ‘Predatory Loan’ Industry In Texas
The Capital Good Fund offers an alternative to payday and auto title loans, and other credit services that come with high costs and a lot of risks for borrowers.
Devine Mayor denied newspaper column, asks for City Attorney to be “phased out”
Newly-elected Devine Mayor Cory Thompson warned City’s project luring private developers to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone near IH-35 ... concern that the News front-page coverage
Fredericksburg High School Student, Taylor Grona, Holding Fast
After placing fourth in the two-mile run at the UIL 4A State Cross Country Championship Meet last Tuesday, Taylor Grona relaxed by playing
