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Fairgoers Join Ken Paxton in Suing Texas State Fair for Allegedly Violating Their Gun Rights
Three fairgoers are requesting up to $1 million in damages and to allow guns at the State Fair. BY JUAN SALINAS II – November 1, 2024 – Three fairgoers have joined Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in suing the State Fair of Texas and the city of Dallas over the fair’s policy banning all firearms from its properties. Monday’s filing is the latest maneuver from Paxton in an ongoing battle surrounding the State Fair and its...
Texas Hospitals Required to Report Medical Costs of Illegal Aliens
An executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott is set to go into effect November 1. By Brandon Waltens | October 31, 2024 – Starting tomorrow, all hospitals in Texas will be required to collect and report the healthcare costs of illegal aliens. This comes after an executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott in August directing the Health and Human Services Commission to do the following: Direct hospitals and additional...
Deer in Headlights
November 1, 2024 – By Ryan LaFontaine – AUSTIN — Opening day for whitetail deer season in Texas on Saturday, Nov. 2, coincides with the time of year when deer are far more active, and drivers can follow a few safety tips to help prepare for this increase in four-legged traffic. The rut, or deer mating season, is when bucks seemingly lose all sense of caution and the chase for a mate begins. This means roadway encounters...
Waterfowl Hunters Play a Critical Part in Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species
October 31, 2024 – AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages hunters to take responsible action in their critical role in protecting waterfowl habitats and the lakes we love from the spread of aquatic invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. Hunters can make a difference by simply taking a few minutes to clean, drain and dry their boats and equipment, including decoys and other hunting...
Annual Lil 4’s Thanksgiving Meal
October 31, 2024 – Contact Letitia Conliffe at 214-809-1908 for more information.
The Meticulous Testing that Drives Texas Highways
Oct. 29, 2024 – By Cynthia Vaquera – AUSTIN — At TxDOT’s Materials and Testing Division (MTD), the team conducts essential tests to ensure all roadway materials — concrete, asphalt, etc. — meet strict standards. “The test procedure is basically the recipe for how to bake a cake, except here we are running a test,” said Ryan Barborak, director of TxDOT’s Materials and Testing Division. A high level of consistency...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues El Paso Doctor for Prescribing Dangerous “Gender Transition” Drugs to Children in Violation of Texas Law
October 30, 2024 – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued an El Paso doctor for illegally providing “gender transition” treatments to Texas children. In some cases, the patients were as young as twelve. Senate Bill 14, a Texas law that took effect in September 2023 and was upheld by the Texas Supreme Court in June 2024, prohibits “gender transition” medical interventions such as surgeries, puberty blockers, and cross-sex hormones for...
Neighboring County to the South Institutes Burn Ban
October 30, 2024 – Hopkins County has yet to issue a burn ban this fall, but our neighboring county to the south issued one today. Residents of Wood County are now prohibited from outdoor burning. In Texas, local governments are empowered to take action on the behalf of those they serve. When drought conditions exist, a burn ban can be put in place by a county judge or county commissioners court prohibiting or restricting...
White Christmas Performed Live This November
October 29, 2024 – Join Shining Star Productions to kick off your holiday season with White Christmas the Musical, live at the SSISD Auditorium November 22-24th. Based on the Paramount Pictures film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, & Vera-Ellen—White Christmas is a holiday classic featuring the story and characters you love, combined with the music of Irving Berlin in a show-stopping, tap dancing Broadway...
“Right to Repair” Isn’t Just For Farmers, It’s For McFlurry Makers As Well
October 29, 2024 – Right to repair is a legal right for owners of devices and equipment to freely modify and repair products such as automobiles, electronics, and farm equipment. Right to repair may also refer to the social movement of citizens putting pressure on their governments to enact laws protecting a right to repair. US Farmers gained some ground on this issue when they confronted John Deere in 2023. The issue with the...
