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By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune Aug. 25, 2022 “Federal judge says Texas can’t ban 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns” 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 Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune Aug. 24, 2022 “Texas bans local, state government entities from doing business with firms that “boycott” fossil fuels” 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…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at Dallas City Hall where he signed a disaster declaration for 23 counties impacted by flooding and provided an update on the state’s ongoing response to severe weather and flash flooding across Texas. Following a briefing on current severe weather and flood conditions, the Governor was joined at…

By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Aug. 22, 2022 “Stephen F. Austin State University considers joining a university system” 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, our daily…

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.40/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 46.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 58.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price…

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1             Number of Injured: 0                    Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 8/19/2022   10:57 PM County: Rusk Location: FM 13, approximately one mile east of Henderson, TX. Posted Speed Limit:  60 mph Vehicle 1: 2003 Ford F150 XLT Driver 1: Deceased  Darrell R. Fowler, male, 57 YOA of Longview, TX. Seatbelt: No Pronounced by: Judge…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore The Houston Colt .45s major league baseball team began its existence in the spring of 1962. Being a 12 year-old boy and a huge sports fan, I made it my business to follow that brand new team. The spring of 1962 was the second semester of my seventh grade in Lufkin…