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To work for the betterment of everyone

Editorial by Louis Ackerman   Growing up, I was regaled with tales of the Freedom Riders, my grandfather…

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SENATE APPROVES RIDESHARING REGULATION BILL

A bill that would set statewide standards for the operation of ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft received…

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FINANCE APPROVES SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET

The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday approved $1.7 billion in spending to reconcile the current fiscal year with…

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SENATE APPROVES RIDESHARING REGULATION BILL

A bill that would set statewide standards for the operation of ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft received…

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National Prevention Week

Editorial by Ashley McKelvey May is an exciting month! For many people, May marks the end of the…

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Mothers have strong impact on children

Editorial by Chris Kovatch   As everyone knows, this past weekend was Mother’s Day, so I thought I’d…

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College education is important

Editorial by Mary Ekene To all of the graduates who have graduated from Lamar University in Orange and…

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BILL WOULD END HIGH STAKES TESTING FOR FIFTH AND EIGHTH GRADES

Students in the fifth and eighth grade would no longer have to pass a reading and math assessment…

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COMMITTEE TAKES SECOND LOOK AT TEXTING BAN

The Senate State Affairs committee on Monday took another look at a bill banning texting and driving. The…

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Grateful for the pouring out of Love and Support

Editorial by Terrie Salter I would like to take time out to say “Thank you”.  I am so…