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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: 01/25/2023 12:00 AM

Comptroller releases broadband development map identifying areas eligible for funding

Comptroller releases broadband development map identifying areas eligible for funding

AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today the release of the Texas Broadband Development Map, which uses data collected from internet service providers (ISPs) to show the availability of various types of high-speed internet access across Texas. 01/25/2023 12:00 AM

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Border security, tax relief and raises top list

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 01/25/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Today I attended the unearthing of the time capsule buried in 1973 during Columbus’ sesquicentennial celebration. Absolutely beautiful day; perfect conditions. When the capsule was buried, I was a Columbus Elementary School third-grader. Today at the dig up and opening, it was wonderful to reminisce with classmates and so many others who were at the 1973 burial ceremony and to watch the removal of the contents by the former sixthgraders. I felt transported back in time by it all, and I can’t have been the only one who felt that way. On my drive back to Houston, I replayed the afternoon in my mind, smiling the whole way and gratefully realizing that, even if just for an afternoon, it seems you CAN go home again. 01/18/2023 12:00 AM

Life at 90

A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 01/18/2023 12:00 AM

Gasoline prices are rising again in Texas

Gasoline prices are rising again in Texas

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 31.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 0.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 7.2 cents in the last week and stands at $4.56 per gallon. 01/18/2023 12:00 AM

Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state

Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized. 01/18/2023 12:00 AM

Comptroller: State sales tax revenue $3.93 billion in December

Comptroller: State sales tax revenue $3.93 billion in December

AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced state sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in December, 10.5 percent more than in December 2021. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

How do we prioritize ourselves this year?

How do we prioritize ourselves this year?

Before 2023 arrived, people were already talking about how they will be putting boundaries in place going into the new year. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

What to expect in legislative session

What to expect in legislative session

The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

Gas in 2023 could fall nearly 50 cents a gallon

Gas in 2023 could fall nearly 50 cents a gallon

High levels of uncertainty remain, some could still see $4 a gallon 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

Feds investigate Southwest Airlines meltdown

Feds investigate Southwest Airlines meltdown

Massive flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines during the Christmas holiday week are prompting the federal government to look into why thousands of travelers were left stranded across the country, along with huge piles of luggage in airports served by the beleaguered Texas airline. 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: 01/04/2023 12:00 AM