Senators roll out Pro-Nutrition Agenda

Senators roll out Pro-Nutrition Agenda

Feb 26, 2025

Junk food  to be ineligible for SNAP, more physical education for students, and new food labelling standards. One in five children are obese, and nearly three-fourths of American adults are overweight or obese. Brenham Senator Lois Kolkhorst – Chair of the Senate Health

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Weekly Roundups from Texas Legislature

Weekly Roundups from Texas Legislature

Feb 24, 2025

Bail Reforms, Pay hike for teachers, Expansion of teacher incentive allotments. By Richard Lee The Senate passed a number of bills this week intended to keep dangerous criminals behind bars instead of free on bail. Since 2021, 162 new homicide cases have been

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Finding Hope in Depression

Finding Hope in Depression

Feb 23, 2025

By Chad Roberts In the midst of life’s overwhelming struggles, especially when battling the darkness of depression, it can feel like hope is just out of reach. Mental health challenges often leave us feeling burdened, isolated, and lost, as though we are carrying

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Companies Face Immediate Backlash for Abandoning DEI Pledges

Companies Face Immediate Backlash for Abandoning DEI Pledges

Feb 21, 2025

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The impact on the retailer’s bottom line has been undeniable, with Target’s stock price experiencing a sharp decline. By Stacy M. Brown Corporate America’s retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments is already having significant repercussions, with consumer boycotts,

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LPD Slates Women’s Safety Class

LPD Slates Women’s Safety Class

Feb 19, 2025

Participants MUST first register and pass a background check.   The Women’s Safety Class is a FREE informative class presented by experienced and highly qualified officers. The class size is limited with a maximum of 40 ladies per session. Classes include safety as

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Absorption vs. Adsorption

Absorption vs. Adsorption

Feb 16, 2025

GOD’S WORD: “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.  And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the

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CHRISTUS Health expands cardiac healthcare services

CHRISTUS Health expands cardiac healthcare services

Feb 13, 2025

New outpatient heartcare facility opened Adding our new outpatient cath labs and the new heart CT is another milestone in our plan and commitment to give our community advanced heart care and therapies, right here, close to home. Dr. Chris McClish – Chief

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Brookshire Grocery Company donates to Smith County

Brookshire Grocery Company donates to Smith County

Feb 11, 2025

With this donation, we were able to purchase multiple items that will enable us to better train Smith County employees… We are truly grateful for the continued support and generosity of the Brookshire Grocery Company. Brandon Moore – Smith County Emergency Management Coordinator

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The Courage to Trust

The Courage to Trust

Feb 9, 2025

GOD’S WORD: “When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?” – Psalm 56:3-4 By Glenn Miller In God we trust.

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Senate sends School Choice Bill to House

Senate sends School Choice Bill to House

Feb 6, 2025

We understand why families many times across this state are constantly searching for opportunities for a path in education for their specific student, and a customized path that fits their student’s needs. Senator Brandon Creighton By Richard Lee/Special to East Texas Review Following

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