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Property tax relief measures pass; joint resolutions to go before the voters

Property tax relief measures pass; joint resolutions to go before the voters

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows are lauding the passage of Senate Bill 4, Senate Bill 23, House Bill 9, Senate Joint Resolution 2, Senate Joint Resolution 85, and House Joint Resolution 1. If approved by voters this November, these measures will deliver significant

Update: TCEQ adds Sunday as an Ozone Action Day

Updated on May 31: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Sunday, June 1, 2025. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Social connections: A key to maintaining cognitive health

Ellis County, TX — During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is shining a spotlight on the importance of social interaction in maintaining cognitive health. Research consistently shows that staying socially active can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline and

Texas leads nation with most new jobs added over last year

Texas leads nation with most new jobs added over last year

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating Texas as the No. 1 state in the nation for job creation, adding more new jobs last month and over the last year than any other state. Under Governor Abbott's leadership, Texas has added more than 2.5 million jobs since he

Scarborough's 'Last Huzzah' for 2025 is this weekend

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. (May 19, 2025): It’s the Last Huzzah! The 3-day Memorial Day Weekend, May 24, 25, & 26, 2025 will close out the 44th season of Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Scarborough Faire®) with a grand celebration of music, merriment, and magic! The Last Huzzah weekend brings a

Palmer High School partnership to promote student safety

Palmer, TX – The Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is proud to announce a collaborative initiative with ThinkFast Interactive, Watch UR BAC, and Palmer High School to educate students on critical safety and health topics. This partnership aims to engage students in interactive learning experiences that address

Abbott holds ceremony for business-related legislation

Abbott holds ceremony for business-related legislation

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has signed three critical pieces of pro-growth, business-friendly legislation into law, including Senate Bill 29 that codifies the business judgment rule in Texas, during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol. Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, these new laws will boost Texas’ capital