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85TH SESSION ENDS

Memorial Day marks the end of the 85th Regular Session, but lawmakers could find themselves in Austin during…

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BUDGET NEARS COMPLETION

Legislators negotiating the state budget have reached agreement and are ready to present a final budget to each…

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Session ends Wednesday

Editorial by Robert Nichols   This weekend, our country will observe Memorial Day and remember the sacrifices of…

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The Best Gift for Father’s Day

Editorial By: Commissioner Michael “Shane” Sinegal With Father’s Day just around the corner, many are wondering how to…

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What Do Trump and NATO Have in Common? Neither Make Us Safer.

Editorial by Kevin Martin and Col. Ann Wright (ret) It is enticing to speculate on what gaffes President…

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SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY CHANGES CLEAR SENATE

Working into the wee hours of Thursday morning, the Senate approved tweaks to the new school accountability system…

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SENATE SIGNS OFF ON DALLAS PENSION DEAL

The Senate unanimously approved Tuesday a proposal to fix the pension fund that pays for the retirement of…

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Street illumination needed, not affordable

Editorial by Dawn Burleigh There is no doubt on what is the hottest topic of conversations in Orange…

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It’s okay to listen, I am not your dad

Editorial by Chris Kovatch   Scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, it is easy to see what time of…

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Kids rise to meet the challenge

Editorial by Mary Ekene Larry Spears said earlier in the year that in their first week back from…