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Doris Marie Bryant passed in Bastrop, Texas on January 24, 2025. She was six weeks away from her 94th birthday. Doris was born March 10, 1931,...

1 day ago · The operation further instilled a sense of dread and fear in Austin’s immigrant community that had set in fully after Trump’s inauguration and subsequent immigration-related executive orders.

1 day ago · Patrick's selection of 40 priority bills builds on his penchant for setting an ambitious pace in the Senate. Before 2017, the lieutenant governor, who serves as president of the Senate, chose 20 ...

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2 days ago · The Legislature in 2023 approved two raises over two years of 5% or $250 per month minimum for many state employees. The pay increase did not apply to public higher education employees, state ...

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3 days ago · Flags across the nation have flown at half-staff since the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, 100, on Dec. 29, as part of a 30-day tribute to honor his life and legacy.. Notably, there was ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Many more good things have happened during the 26th Statesman Season for Caring, which launched Nov. 24 and will continue through Jan. 31.. The annual program has raised $1,379,528 in monetary ...