Area Features
Austin mayor’s race heading to a runoff, Dallas county judge winning reelection bid
By Joshua Fechter and Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Nov. 9, 2022 “Austin mayor’s race heading to a runoff, Dallas county judge winning reelection bid” 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. O’Hare…
Read MorePanic buttons, automatic locks and bulletproof windows top the proposed safety rules after Uvalde shooting
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune Nov. 4, 2022 “Panic buttons, automatic locks and bulletproof windows top the proposed safety rules after Uvalde shooting” 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…
Read MoreMasters of Deceit: The Government’s Propaganda of Fear, Mind Control & Brain Warfare
John Whitehead’s Commentary By John & Nisha Whitehead September 21, 2022 “It is the function of mass agitation to exploit all the grievances, hopes, aspirations, prejudices, fears, and ideals of all the special groups that make up our society, social, religious, economic, racial, political. Stir them up. Set one against the other. Divide and conquer. That’s…
Read MoreConservative backlash pushes Texas social studies curriculum review to 2025
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune Sept. 2, 2022 “Conservative backlash pushes Texas social studies curriculum review to 2025” 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. The State Board of Education narrowly voted…
Read MoreSpecial Agents with the Texas Department of Public Safety conducted a solicitation of prostitution operation that led to the arrest of seven
LONGVIEW – On Tuesday, June 7th, and Wednesday, June 8th 2022 Special Agents with the Texas Department of Public Safety conducted an solicitation of prostitution operation that led to the arrest of seven. The Texas State Penal Code 43.021. SOLICITATION OF PROSTITUTION. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly offers or agrees…
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Uncertain Treasures
SUNDAY February 27, 2022 “The good we procure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life.” Jane Addams With so much uncertainty around the globe, this edition offers some GOOD news. Children’s author Nancy Churnin writes inspiring stories that approach diversity by focusing…
Read MoreTips for Caregivers
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to raise awareness about caregiving and to educate, support and encourage family caregivers. According to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), there are an estimated 3.4 million family caregivers in Texas who provide care for older adults and individuals with disabilities. BBB celebrates those…
Read MoreA Wise Move
By Pastor Steve Ellison In the first part of Jeremiah 5, God establishes three major points: the overwhelming guilt of His chosen people; His absolute right to punish them, and His willingness to forgive. Without His kindness, mercy, and grace, we would be eternally hopeless. Without His wisdom in making a way for us to…
Read MoreRangerettes will present annual Christmas show Dec. 12
The Rangerette Christmas Show began in 2011 and is now an annual holiday tradition featuring the Kilgore College Rangerettes with performances by local dance groups. Shows are set for 2 and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, in Dodson Auditorium on the Kilgore campus. The one-day-only Broadway-style show, “Home for the Holidays,” will feature the…
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