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GOP Lawmaker Warns This Election Is Going to Be Rough for Republicans
The Republican Party is in trouble this election, and may lose its majority in the House of Representatives—so says Texas Representative Tony Gonzalez, a Republican himself. Speaking at the Texas Tribune Festival on Thursday, the congressman said he believed the party would lose in November due its own actions. “What’s frustrating me is I firmly believe that House Republicans are going to lose the majority—and we’re going to lose it because of ourselves,” Gonzales said. Gonzalez said that a culture of blame had taken hold of his party, as well as the Democrats, pointing to a cycle of oversight hearings...
Funding Opportunities Available to East Texas Landowners for Prescribed Burning
September 5, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service is offering more than $800,000 in grants to help East Texas landowners offset the cost of prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risks and restore ecosystems. The grant application is now available for eligible landowners conducting prescribed...
Abbott reaffirms Texas' unwavering support for Israel at RJC Annual Leadership Summit
Sep. 5—AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday reaffirmed Texas' enduring and unwavering support for the State of Israel, the Israeli people, and Israel's right to self defense as they continue their fight against the brutal terrorist organization Hamas at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) Annual Leadership Summit in Las Vegas. During his remarks, the Governor also emphasized the need to ...
Electricity provider offering home batteries expands services to North Texas
DALLAS — An electricity provider that installs backup batteries in customers' homes has expanded its services to include Dallas-Fort Worth. Base Power, which launched earlier this year in the Austin area, announced in August it is now selling electricity to North Texans. The company's first customers live in Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, and Arlington.
North Texas resident wins $1.25M playing Texas Two Step game
PLANO, Texas — A Plano resident won $1.25 million playing Texas Two Step, a Texas Lottery draw game. The player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the winning ticket at a Walmart Fuel Center in the 6000 block of Coit Road in Plano, according to Texas Lottery. The winning...
Removing Texas property taxes could double sales tax, but expert believes casinos could bring relief
Talk to a Texas homeowner; no matter where they live, one thing could be in common."Property tax owners need relief," Ronnie Kirkwood said. "Property taxes are way too high. They've been way too high for a long time.""Their property taxes are high, and what are you going to do? It is what it is," Brittney Hughley said.This week, a group of lawmakers learned what it would take to eliminate property taxes. About $80 billion in property taxes are collected.The state uses that money for schools, infrastructure, and other projects. To replace the property taxes, the Texas Taxpayers and Researchers Association...
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