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Paxton, Cornyn gear up for primary battle

AUSTIN— Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.

2025 Community Calendar

SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and open during regular hours Tuesday–Saturday. Visitors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

Guaranteed to make you feel better 2.0

Shed a Little Light A slice of warm cornbread with butter. A couple of slices of cornbread in a glass of cold milk. A foot massage. A baby’s smile directed right at you on Aisle 9 at the grocery store. Watching “Nacho Libre” starring Jack Black.

Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings

AUSTIN— A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Senate bill would curb home insurance rates without approval

AUSTIN— Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported. The bill, sponsored by state Sen.

Patton Springs ISD board approves firm to conduct 2025 audit in March meeting

COMPILED FROM MINUTES In the regular monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees on March 24, Interim Superintendent Bryan White presented and discussed enrollment and attendance, student and employee awards and honors, maintenance projects, safety,...

2025 Community Calendar

SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and open during regular hours Tuesday–Saturday. Visitors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

Easter’s roller-coaster dates

The story of Easter is a given. We know its beautiful meaning and impact on our lives. That’s the one constant aspect to the celebration of Easter for those of the Christian faith. But the date for Easter? Well, that’s been a toss-up matter for hundreds of years. I finally decided enough was enough.

JGISD board discusses revisiting bond election in March meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board of trustees on March 26, interim superintendent Nelson Coulter facilitated the meeting, and the board recognized Boys State Champion Basketball Team, State CX Debate Team, Girls Regional Champion Basketball Team...

Senate backs prayer time, Ten Commandments in classrooms

AUSTIN— The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.