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On July 14, State Representative Bryan Slaton of HD 2, announced several border security bills in an effort to address the disaster occurring on the southern border. Representative Slaton re-filed his bill from the regular session that would finish President Trump’s wall on the southern border. Additionally, Rep. Slaton will be filing three other pieces of legislation, including making it a felony under state law to illegally enter the United States, a bill creating a border security grant fund for border counties, and legislation allowing property owners to reduce their property tax bill by donating to the border wall.
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Nearly 60 Texas House Democrats left the state last Monday for Washington, D.C. in an effort to stop passage of a Republican-led elections bill. This in effect blocks all legislation since the House doesn’t have a quorum present. As the Austin American Statesman and other media outlets reported, Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened to arrest the absent lawmakers upon their return. While in Washington, the legislators have met with Vice President Kamala Harris and several Democratic senators to push passage of a federal elections bill that is currently stalemated.
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The Texas Legislature convened in special session last Thursday and GOP legislators introduced a fresh set of voting bills after Democrats blocked an earlier attempt during the regular session by walking out in May, preventing a quorum.
Read moreFall camp for sports is right around the corner. Excitement abounds. Young people are talking about the upcoming season. They have dreams of success and revel in the possibilities to come.
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Late in 1968 my war making came to an end; this Marine had come home for good. Hefting my sea bag into the trunk of Dad’s Oldsmobile, I slid in beside him.
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I was out and about recently and ran into an old friend. In the time before COVID, that wouldn’t seem so unusual, but having been living through home confinement for well over a year it was a real treat.
Read moreFacilities are needed for our children to succeed. One of the most utilized facilities for all sport activities is an indoor workout facility. An indoor facility can be utilized by all sports. Indoor athletic facilities are climate-controlled environments allowing everyone, from players to coaches to spectators, to enjoy the experience.
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