By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 4, 2025 “Harris County leader wants voters to extend child care efforts as pandemic funding runs out” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to…

By Hayden Betts, The Texas Tribune Aug. 3, 2025 “Denying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas…

AUSTIN, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) has filed the landmark STAAR test replacement legislation, Senate Bill 8, in the 89th Special Session called by Governor Greg Abbott,  identical to House Public Education Chair Representative Brad Buckley, House Bill 8. These bills replaces the STAAR test with 3 shorter, instructionally supportive assessments while strengthening  Texas’…

Isaiah 46: 9-10 “Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me. Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my…

By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune Aug. 4, 2025 “The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, Gabby Birenbaum and Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 4, 2025 “Live updates: Texas Dems’ absence hampers special session, triggers warrants, garners national attention” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…

…..Thank you to our local businesses who donated in any way and to the community who came out to support the Kiwanis Pancake Supper.   CUTX…Upshur Rural…ETEX…Jucys…McDonalds…Whataburger… Brookshires…Design MD…Gilmer National Bank…Starbucks…Blackburn’s Syrup.for coming out and serving coffee and refreshers…Redemption Worship Center for the use of their facilities.  We’re looking forward to next year! Lula Johnson Gilmer…

By Bryan Golden   You have just completed a major work project before the deadline.  Having worked diligently and spending your own time, you’re proud of the results and can’t wait to impress your boss.  You show him the project and he immediately begins to criticize it and you.  The criticism is completely unwarranted.  What…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 4, 2025 “Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats who left state to block congressional redistricting” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for…

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Aug. 4, 2025 “Senate panel OKs latest bill restricting use of government and school bathrooms by transgender people” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…