Rep. Jay Dean To Seek Re-Election
Gregg, Harrison, and Marion Counties’ Texas State Legislator, Jay Dean, recently announced he will seek re-election in next year’s election. Texas just completed its once-every-two-year legislative session and is now looking forward to special sessions to complete the year’s work. In the recent
Texas Voucher Bill Shot Down In Flames
“The death of the voucher bill is a victory for public education and Texas taxpayers. This voucher plan would have worsened the budgetary problems of under-funded public schools while enriching unregulated private schools with tax dollars.” Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) President Ovidia
Los Angeles County To Dismiss About 60,000 Marijuana Convictions
The latest marijuana convictions were identified through a follow-up examination of county court records. The previous group of cases identified for dismissal — nearly 66,000 in February 2020 — covered only an examination of state Department of Justice data, Gascón’s office said. “Dismissing
Mayor Andy Mack And City Council Denounce Promotion Of Hate And Bigotry In Longview, Texas
Council to Add Resolution to July 15 Agenda Denouncing White Unity Event The City Council will consider a resolution during its July 15 meeting denouncing a potential White Unity Event promoting hate and bigotry purportedly scheduled in the Longview area later this year.
Hooray For Heroes
Julie Woods & Associates presents the 2nd Annual “Hooray for Heroes” Appreciation Parade in honor of our local law enforcement officers at the Longview Police and Fire Departments. The “Hooray for Heroes” drive by appreciation parade will take place at Maude Cobb Convention
Cornyn Celebrates Senate Passage Of His Juneteenth Holiday Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) delivered remarks at a press conference celebrating Senate passage of his bipartisan bill with U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) to designate Juneteenth a federal holiday. Excerpts of Sen.
Cornyn Bill To Make Juneteenth National Holiday Passes Senate
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his bipartisan bill with U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) to make Juneteenth a federal holiday passed the Senate: “The freedom of all Americans that Texas
New Law Allows Georgia College Athletes To Get Paid
Over the years, there have been debates on whether college students should get paid for playing sports. The issue is no longer a debate. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill recently that will allow college athletes in Georgia to make money off
Council Approves $23.9 Million Contract for Voter-Approved Police Station
For construction projects such as the police station, the City of Longview is required to accept the lowest bid and not consider whether a company is local. The $23.9 million contract is about 14.6% or about $4 million below the allocated construction budget
Commissioner Shannon Brown Arrested
AG Paxton Announces Joint Prosecution of Gregg County Organized Election Fraud in Mail-In Balloting Scheme AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that authorities arrested Gregg County Commissioner Shannon Brown, Marlena Jackson, Charlie Burns, and DeWayne Ward on charges in connection with an organized vote harvesting
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