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The Texas Legislature, conceived as a part-time body to meet every other year for 140 days, is now in its record fifth session (counting the regular session). When the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is included, legislators have been in Austin pretty much the entire year, as the Texas Tribune noted. While legislators are paid just $7,200 a year in salary, per diem payments – meant to cover their expenses while in Austin – have mounted. If the fourth special session goes a full 30 days, taxpayers will have spent $4.8 million keeping lawmakers in Austin.
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions and ensure proper ventilation, says OPEI
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Teachers and public school staff can breathe easier with the recent passing of Proposition 9.
Read moreTerry County voters approved all propositions except one, in keeping with statewide results, during the constitutional amendment election that was finalized on Nov. 7. In some cases, such as Proposition 1 that “protects the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management,” Terry County voters indicated stronger support than Texans elsewhere.
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Chief Goodfellow, Timothy Click said Goodfellows begins to put out boxes for toy donations after Thanksgiving but it is never too early to donate. They strategically put the boxes out following Thanksgiving so people do not put off donating since the focus on holiday’s shifts to the season of giving. The boxes are usually set by businesses who volunteer to have a box placed there.
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Operation Green Light
Read moreThe Brownfield Animal Shelter is currently accepting donations and is in need of the following: Adult dog food, puppy food, cleaning supplies and leashes. Donations can be dropped off at the Police Station or Terry County Vet. Check out the animals available for adoption by calling the PD and setting up an appointment.
Read moreAs the clock ran down on the Legislature’s third special session, Texas House and Senate leaders exchanged barbs over Gov. Greg Abbott’s school choice bill and border security proposals, the Austin American-Statesman reported. In a social media post, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said House Speaker Dade Phelan “wasted another special session” as that chamber failed to even consider Abbott’s measure to use public money for private tuition, commonly known as vouchers.
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