Proverbs 18: 15 “The heart of the prudent gets knowledge and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” Proverbs 2: 6 “For the Lord gives wisdom, out of His mouth comes knowledge and understanding.” By Van Yandell We’ve often heard the stories of when we were young; we thought we had all the answers. Knowing…

By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune May 1, 2025 “Bill that would make vaccine exemptions easier to obtain clears Texas House” 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,…

By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2025 “Texas bill seeking to keep toxic “forever chemicals” off farmland misses key deadline” 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 Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2025 “Pressing deadlines, unfinished business: Where the Legislature stands on abortion, water, property tax and more” 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…

  Prices up for most meat options as grilling season nears Texas Crop and Weather Report May 13, 2025 – by Adam Russell Consumers are likely to see higher prices for beef and chicken at grocery stores as grilling season kicks off over the Memorial Day weekend, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension…

Rural Texas Summit 2025: Building Power Where It’s Needed Most  June 13–14, 2025 | Bastrop Convention Center Hosted by  134 PAC and  CODA Rural Texas is at a crossroads. For decades, rural… Read More Check out our site  

BEAUMONT, Texas – Two Beaumont men have been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.   Johnaton Rechard Hite, 22, pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence and was sentenced to 108 months in federal…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur woman has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing fentanyl for distribution in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.   Kailynn Ina Hardy, 25, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and was sentenced to 57 months…

  Connecting today’s news with the research & opinion you need Fix the Grid    What to know: This week’s early season heatwave will put tremendous pressure on the Texas electrical grid.   The TPPF take: Our system doesn’t incentivize reliability.   “In response, state Sen. Kevin Sparks of Midland has introduced Senate Bill 715, which…

Push Comes After Aurora Endangers Motorists with Fully Driverless Trucks (AUSTIN, Texas) – The Teamsters are calling on Texas lawmakers to pass House Bill 4402 (HB 4402), critical legislation requiring trained human operators in autonomous vehicles (AVs), following its passage of out of the Texas House Committee on Transportation. The legislation would require trained human operators in AVs.…