Texas Bullion Depository, Through Its IRS-Approved Operator, Now Holding Precious Metal IRA Assets
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that the Texas Bullion Depository (TxBD), through its private sector partnership with Lone Star Tangible Assets and in collaboration with Equity Trust Company, is now ready to hold precious metal IRA assets, providing individuals with a secure, state-administered option for storing their retirement investments. “This milestone marks…
Read MoreA Good Laugh
SUNDAY June 15, 2025 {READ IN BROWSER} “A good laugh heals a lot of hurts.” Madeleine L’Engle A lot of people are joining in unity this week to celebrate freedom for human rights and equality. Still championing the cause is the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Opal Lee, born in Marshall, Texas, 98 years ago. Read more…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Trump & Musk = Lloyd Bentsen & John Connally
By Jim “Pappy” Moore In 1976 I backed Lloyd Bentsen for president in the Democrat primary. He was a US Senator. I liked his conservative politics. He was a Democrat. His top aide was a good friend. I met privately with Senator Bentsen before I started working on his campaign. He told me a…
Read MoreAs Trump celebrates military, Texans protest president’s aggressive immigration enforcement
By Berenice Garcia, Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 14, 2025 “As Trump celebrates military, Texans protest president’s aggressive immigration enforcement” 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…
Read MoreWhat Are ‘Improper’ Medicaid Payments, and Are They as High as a Trump Official Said?
By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact June 11, 2025 “One out of every $5 or $6 in Medicaid [payments] is improper.” Russell Vought stated on June 1, 2025, in an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union.” Responding to charges that President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill would cut Medicaid coverage for millions of Americans, Trump…
Read MoreMoran Minute: Cutting Waste. Driving Growth. Restoring America’s Strength.
Enews Sign Up | Visit My Website | View Online Dear East Texas, This week, the House passed a rescissions package to codify $9.4 billion in wasteful spending identified by President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). A rescissions package is a legislative tool that allows Congress to cancel or revoke previously approved but unspent federal funds. In other…
Read MoreWatch a conversation with North Texas lawmakers on legislative session’s impact
By Atirikta Kumar Updated: June 13, 2025 State Reps. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, and Salman Bhojani, D-Euless, discussed the House’s move toward the right. Full Story
Read MoreWhat to know about Texas ending in-state tuition for undocumented students
By Eleanor Klibanoff, Jessica Priest and María Méndez, The Texas Tribune June 14, 2025 “What to know about Texas ending in-state tuition for undocumented students” 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…
Read MoreUndocumented students rethink their college dreams after Texas cuts their access to cheaper tuition
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune June 14, 2025 “Undocumented students rethink their college dreams after Texas cuts their access to cheaper tuition” 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…
Read MoreNTCC Athletic Training program provides assistance at Mount Pleasant PRCA rodeo
June 12, 2025 The Northeast Texas Community College Athletic Training program partnered with the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Association to provide Sports Medicine Coverage to the Mount Pleasant Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association (PRCA) Rodeo. Head Athletic Trainer Justin Hargrove organized the medial coverage which included NTCC Student Athletic Trainers Makayla Patterson and Savannah Soto and future…
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