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Gather ye rosebuds…

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Poetry. Yep, I am writing about it again because of 100 minutes spent in Walmart with my granddaughter. But before I get to that, here’s a poetry story from just last week that made me want to pen a limerick.

Hundreds of new laws go into effect

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went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents.

Life in the mirror

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that I thank the editors/ publishers of your newspaper for welcoming back Check Your Mirrors.

2023 Community Calendar

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Community Services and Organizations

Patton Springs ISD approves 2023-24 budget, tax rate in special meeting Aug. 28

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In a special meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District on Monday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. the meeting was called to order following the School First Public Hearing. Patton Springs ISD received a rating of Superior for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

2023 Community Calendar

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Community Services and Organizations

Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave

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the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Dalton appointed Patton Springs ISD trustee in August meeting

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In the regular meeting of the Patton Springs ISD board trustees on August 7, 2023, trustees unanimously approved appointing Ronda Dalton as a school board member to fill the seat vacated by Tyler Fairchild, with a term expiring in 2024.

2023 Community Calendar

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Community Services and Organizations

JGISD approves fuel bids, vendor list for new school year in July meeting

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In the regular monthly meeting of the JGISD school board on July 17, 2023, Interim Superintendent Johnny Tubb gave an update on storm damage, the new football field and bleachers, cafeteria prices, security proposals, and the Texas Rural Education Association Conference.