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I had the privilege of giving my testimony at the FCA Fields of Faith event recently, here at the Memorial Stadium, and while preparing for it I realized just how twisted and confused the idea of Christianity has become. I feel that I would be doing you, the readers of my column, a great disservice if I didn’t attempt to clarify what I mean by that.
Read more(San Antonio) - Catholic Life Insurance is excited to commemorate the 244th anniversary of the American flag with their first annual “Flag Day Children’s Video Contest.” All children currently enrolled in grades 6th through 12th are invited to show us what the flag and its principles mean to them. Participants do not have to be Catholic Life members or of the Catholic faith to qualify. This contest is an opportunity for all children to express their creativity and originality while honoring a sacred American symbol.
Read more“During testimony today before the Texas House State Affairs Committee, Texas Public Utility Commission Chair Arthur D’Andrea testified that repricing of the February winter event would bankrupt LCRA. At no time did LCRA ever make such a comment to Chairman D’Andrea. LCRA did inform the chairman that repricing of the entire market would actually benefit LCRA, but that repricing of ancillary services could substantially harm LCRA. Again, at no time have I or any member of my staff ever suggested to Chairman D’Andrea that repricing would bankrupt LCRA.”
Read moreAUSTIN - In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging Texans to talk to their health care provider about getting screened for colorectal cancer. To make testing more accessible, the Texas Medicaid program recently added at-home colorectal cancer screening tests as a covered benefit for eligible clients.
Read more(AUSTIN) — The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February. For this period, however, the Feb. 22 due date for state taxes and fees to be reported and paid was extended by one week, due to effects of the winter storm, to March 1.
Read moreLegislation is one of the most important instruments of government in organizing society and protecting citizens. It determines amongst others the rights and responsibilities of individuals and authorities to whom the legislation applies. Election laws regulate who votes, when and how they vote, for whom they can vote, how campaigns are conducted, and how votes are recorded, counted, and allocated. Gov. Greg Abbott designated five emergency items, which are matters the Legislature can vote on within the first 60 days of the session that began Jan. 12. One of those items is termed as “Election Integrity”.
Read moreWhile Gov. Gregg Abbott has lifted the statewide mandate to wear a mask in public and allowed all businesses to operate at full capacity, many businesses, schools and other entities say they will continue to require that masks be worn. Abbott issued the order last week, effective March 10.
Read moreAUSTIN - Following last week’s winter storm and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power grid failure State Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) has taken action and filed SB 680 to clarify that electricity is a necessity during a declared state of disaster.
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