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The Texas Railroad Commission has suspended nearly two dozen permits that allow oil and gas companies to inject saltwater into the ground, which regulators say has contributed to increased earthquakes of greater magnitude in West Texas.

We all face decisions throughout life when circumstances change. Deciding what path to take can pose a dilemma. Each of the various options has positives and negatives. How do you determine the best course of action?

It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from.

Since I have reached a certain age, I cannot reveal that age; my energy seems limited. I don’t have the energy I once had. Where it has gone, I have not discovered yet.

The deadline to register to vote in the Texas Democratic and Republican primary elections is Feb. 5. Voters on March 5 will choose their nominees for president, U.S. Senator, all 38 U.S. House members from Texas, and a number of other state and local offices, from the Texas Supreme Court to district attorneys, sheriffs and county commissioners.

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It’s honestly incredible how much life can change in such a short time. In a few months, your life can look a lot different from how it was before. Whether something is lost, gained or changed, the impact of a major change in your life can affect your outlook on life from that point on. Even the results of a single day or a single event like a lost loved one can have significance that follows you for the rest of your life. Imagine then just how significant the passing of another year is and think of the ways your life has potentially changed since Jan. 1 2023.

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Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you?

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The ink was barely dry on a law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott that makes unauthorized entry into the United States a state crime before a lawsuit was filed by civil rights groups and El Paso County challenging its constitutionality. The Austin American-Statesman reported the suit was filed in an Austin federal court by the ACLU and two immigrant advocacy groups on behalf of the county.

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It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from.