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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott unveils Texas fentanyl data dashboard
Gov. Abbott unveils Texas fentanyl data dashboard
AUSTIN – On July 13, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data dashboard by the Texas Department of State Health Services as part of the statewide “One Pill Kills” campaign. This dashboard, available on Texas Health Data, reflects the expansion of data on fentanyl and other drug poisoning deaths published by DSHS online. Texans can now access information that includes fentanyl-related deaths from 2014 to 2023 and lets users view them over time, by demographics or by geography. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
OAG gets $300M in opoid settlement with CVS
OAG gets $300M in opoid settlement with CVS
Local areas encouraged to sign on to receive funds 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
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Work
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely
LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely
AUSTIN – Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful about using water wisely. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Texas named best business climate in the nation
Texas named best business climate in the nation
AUSTIN – On June 26, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott signs Save Women’s Sports Act
Gov. Abbott signs Save Women’s Sports Act
AUSTIN – On June 15, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This new law will protect the integrity of women’s sports by prohibiting biological men from competing against female athletes at Texas colleges and universities. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins
Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Governor signs eight public safety bills into law
Governor signs eight public safety bills into law
AUSTIN – On June 6, Gov. Greg Abbott signed several critical pieces of public safety legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. The comprehensive package of eight public safety bills signed by the Governor will help ensure communities across Texas have the resources needed to support law enforcement personnel, enhance criminal penalties for growing classes of crimes, and hold district attorneys accountable, among other measures. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
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Summer
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Conservation urged as heat wave sweeps state
Conservation urged as heat wave sweeps state
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Governor establishes AI advisory council
Governor establishes AI advisory council
AUSTIN – On June 12, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2060 by Representative Giovanni Capriglione and Senator Tan Parker establishing the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council as Texas strengthens its position as the leading destination for next generation technology in the country. The Council will study and monitor artificial intelligence technology developed, employed, or procured by Texas state agencies. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows
Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Governor Abbott signs sweeping package of border security legislation
Governor Abbott signs sweeping package of border security legislation
AUSTIN – On June 8, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a series of border security legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This package of six bills will expand Texas’ unprecedented efforts to hold the line and protect Texans from the record level of illegal immigration, weapons, and deadly drugs pouring into Texas from Mexico caused by President Biden’s refusal to secure the border. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
A View of Columbus through rose colored glasses
A View of Columbus through rose colored glasses
A View Of Columbus Through Rose-Colored Glasses 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Central figure in Paxton case charged
Central figure in Paxton case charged
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Texas Senate OKs $17.6 billion of property tax relief
Texas Senate OKs $17.6 billion of property tax relief
Sen. Bettencourt’s SB 1, SJR 1 passes 30-0 on first day of special session 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA board approves business, capital plans for fiscal year 2024
LCRA board approves business, capital plans for fiscal year 2024
AUSTIN – The LCRA Board of Directors on Wednesday approved a business plan of about $565 million and authorized capital investments of about $1.17 billion for energy, water and public service projects to support Texas in fiscal year 2024. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
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