Good Deals Hard to Find…

It has been said of me throughout my adult life—perhaps also true of years unfolding soon after infancy—that my “antenna” has been on “24/7” alert for good deals. Many, though, have “turned to clabber” due to timing issues.

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Health-care expansion defeated in House A bid to expand health coverage for low-income Texans failed in the Texas House last week, 80-68 Ṡtate leaders have long opposed expanding the Medicaid program, which is largely funded by the federal government.

A Look Back at Immovable Coaches…

There are a handful of college coaches in this land whose names are interchangeable with the colleges they served during their entire careers. They were paid salaries that would be laughable compared to contracts held by many big-name coaches today.

The Shepherd ...

I saw the sheep rush past where I was waiting as the Collie chased them from one pasture to another. It was a vacation. I was in elementary school. We were visiting grandparents. I recall Prince, my grandfather’s Collie, delighting as he ran the sheep and promptly came back to walk with grandfather.

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Early voting underway across state Early voting began Monday for May 1 elections in county, city and school district elections. Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs encourages all eligible voters to take advantage of the early voting period, which runs through Tuesday, April 27.

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Abbott: No government mandated vaccine passports in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order last week banning state agencies, cities or counties from creating a “vaccine passport” requirement.

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SENATE PASSES PRIORITY BILLS The Senate this week passed several bills listed as major priorities by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. Though most bills are numbered in the order in which they are filed, Patrick reserves the first thirty numbers for legislation he feels are top priorities for the state.

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month The latest report on child maltreatment fatalities and near fatalities, compiled by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, indicates 251 children in Texas died in fiscal year 2020 due to abuse and neglect.

Senate Panel Considers ERCOT Reform

The Senate Business and Commerce Committee heard testimony on a bill that would increase oversight for the independent organization that runs the state power grid.

Steady in the Boat…

It’s an expression tossed about regularly; calling it “trite” would be an understatement for the proverb originating in 12th century Germany that is still valid today.