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Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 44.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.71/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 61.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.21/g higher than a year ago.
Read moreDear Editor: This April, the Autism Society of America celebrates differences as it works to build an inclusive society where individuals with autism live fully through connection and acceptance. Together, with other national autism organizations, they are leading the legislative effort for lawmakers to federally and globally designate April as Autism Acceptance Month, a shift from the commonly used phrase “Autism Awareness Month.” While we will always work to educate others about autism, words matter -- the need for acceptance is greater than ever, as we strive for autistic individuals to live fully in all areas of life. Each April, we celebrate to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change.
Read moreState Comptroller Glenn Hegar began touring a dozen Texas communities this month to get insight from Texans about internet access and to receive input as the state develops its first comprehensive broadband internet plan.
Read moreIn the City of Columbus election for aldermen, candidates for Place 4 are Michael Ridlen, Cheryl Cook and Bobbie Gustus. This seat is currently held by Sandra Frnka, who is not seeking re-election. In the Feb. 23 story, Ridlen was incorrectly listed as incumbent for this position.
Read moreEarly voting for the March 1 primary ends Friday. Initial reports indicate turnout has been low, as is traditional in midterm primary elections, with less than a fourth of registered voters going to the polls most years.
Read moreWorkforce Solutions has an exciting opportunity to provide one year of childcare for eligible parents who are employed in the service industries listed below, at no cost to them. They are looking to place 12,224 children into childcare by Mar. 31.
Read moreMail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.
Read moreAUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.22 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 16.4 percent more than in February 2021. These allocations are based on sales made in December by businesses that report tax monthly; October, November and December sales by quarterly filers; and 2021 sales by businesses that report tax annually.
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