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By Patrick Svitek and Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune May 31, 2023 “Tension over property taxes produces rare public clash between Dan Patrick, Greg Abbott” 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…

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 6.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 4.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 113.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price…

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property taxes and border issues” 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 Jim “Pappy” Moore The Vietnam War cost America over 58,000 dead. The Army lost 38,179. The Marines lost 14,836. The Air Force lost 2,580. The Navy lost 2,556. The Marines lost 5% of Marines who served in Vietnam. The Army lost 2.7% of all Army who served in Vietnam. The Navy lost 2% of all Navy…

By Zach Despart and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2023 “Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties; will face Senate trial” 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…

TYLER (May 25, 2023) – Texans have shown that their issue preferences have remained  constant as the Texas Legislature has drafted and considered thousands of bills in the 88th session,  according to the latest survey by The University of Texas at Tyler Center for Opinion Research.  “Border security, gun control and inflation remain top concerns…

GHS Graduation will be held Friday, May 26th at Jeff Traylor Stadium at 8:00pm. Streaming options are: https://t.co/JTAC6pEPkt https://t.co/be29SNk3xm https://t.co/x45Y5smeqC ETEX Channel 1 The stream will start around 7:45pm — Gilmer ISD (@GilmerISDProud) May 25, 2023

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2023 “Texas Senate passes revamped school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program” 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…