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Anti-gun violence protests, more school safety measures

Anti-gun violence protests, more school safety measures

Anti-gun violence protests were held in multiple cities across the state over the weekend, while the state has imposed additional measures designed to strengthen school security. 06/16/2022 12:00 AM

TEA directed to make schools safer

TEA directed to make schools safer

Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Education Agency to ensure school facilities are made safer in the wake of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. 06/09/2022 12:00 AM

Uvalde gunman walked into school building unopposed

Uvalde gunman walked into school building unopposed

The gunman who killed 21 people inside a Uvalde elementary school walked into the unlocked building unopposed, the Department of Public Safety said in a revised statement. 06/02/2022 12:00 AM

Wildfires continue across state

Wildfires continue across state

Firefighters are looking to the skies for muchneeded rain this week as crews continue battling wildfires across the state. Fires reported Sunday by the Texas A&M Forest Service were being fought in Brown, Taylor, Wilbarger, Llano, Schleicher and San Saba counties. 05/26/2022 12:00 AM

Early runoff voting ends Friday

Early runoff voting ends Friday

Early voting in the May 24 primary runoff elections ends Friday, May 20. Under state law, voters who cast ballots in either party’s primary election must vote only in the same party’s runoff election. Voters who did not cast ballots in the primary may vote in either party’s runoff election. 05/19/2022 12:00 AM

Voters back property tax amendments

Voters back property tax amendments

Texas voters overwhelmingly approved two proposed amendments on Saturday that will provide property tax relief to homeowners. 05/12/2022 12:00 AM

Letter to the Editor:

Letter to the Editor:

How do you go about selecting a candidate? For me, a resident of Western Hays County, there are several different qualifications I review when deciding who to vote for. One of the main items I evaluate is experience. I’ve found that elected official experience is extremely helpful in working through the governmental process. It’s difficult for a freshman elected official to accomplish much their first year as they are often busy learning the players, the system, the law and how it all works. 05/12/2022 12:00 AM

Texas challenged by nursing, trucker shortage

Texas challenged by nursing, trucker shortage

Texas has the fourthlowest nurse-to-population ratio in the country, with only 9.25 nurses per 1,000 residents, according to a recent report by the comptroller’s office. 05/05/2022 12:00 AM

Letter to the Editor:

Letter to the Editor:

BARRON CASTEEL 05/05/2022 12:00 AM

Early voting underway for May 7 election

Early voting underway for May 7 election

Early voting began Monday for local elections and two proposed constitutional amendments relating to property tax reductions. Early voting continues through Tuesday, May 3, with election day on Saturday, May 7. 04/28/2022 12:00 AM

Gov. Abbott halts border truck inspections

Gov. Abbott halts border truck inspections

Gov. Greg Abbott halted the state’s aggressive truck inspection at all Texas border crossings after days of bipartisan criticism over the extended delays of goods entering the United States. 04/21/2022 12:00 AM

Deadline nears to register to vote in elections

Deadline nears to register to vote in elections

Eligible Texas voters who have not done so already have until April 7 to register to vote in the May 7 statewide constitutional amendment election, as well as any local elections for city, school districts and other local entities. 04/07/2022 12:00 AM

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