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What's happening in Texas this week

What's happening in Texas this week

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/12/2023 09:20 PM

I see the fairies

I see the fairies

“It is frightfully difficult to know much about the fairies, and almost the only thing for certain is that there are fairies wherever there are children.” 07/12/2023 09:10 PM

This Week in Texas History: Houston's third choice fills D.C. vacancy

This Week in Texas History: Houston's third choice fills D.C. vacancy

Anson Jones boarded a ship at Galveston on Jul. 11, 1838 for the long, roundabout trip to Washington, D.C. 07/05/2023 11:20 PM

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/05/2023 11:10 PM

The importance of saying ‘I need a break’

The importance of saying ‘I need a break’

Have you taken a break today? 07/05/2023 09:10 PM

Letters to the Editors

Letters to the Editors

Dear Editor: Thank you Free Press/News Dispatch for covering the Milestone Hays Commons issue in Hays City (and the other Milestone proposals in Buda). For well over a year, citizens in many northern Hays County neighborhoods have followed Milestone's proposal for development on the 300+ acres near SH 45, FM 1626, and Bliss Spillar. 06/28/2023 09:00 PM

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: 06/21/2023 09:30 PM

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights 06/21/2023 09:20 PM

Down the Rabbit Hole: The cost of keeping secrets

Down the Rabbit Hole: The cost of keeping secrets

“No, no!” said the Queen. 06/21/2023 09:10 PM

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights 06/14/2023 11:00 PM

The Unexpected Journey: New reason to record my interviews

The Unexpected Journey: New reason to record my interviews

“…at the end of the day, there's no resolution. So why? Why put so much thought and energy into something that doesn't change anyways?” 06/14/2023 09:20 PM

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights 06/07/2023 10:00 PM

This Week in Texas History: West Texas singer soars to stardom

This Week in Texas History: West Texas singer soars to stardom

Texas History 06/07/2023 09:20 PM

This Week in Texas History: Fort Worth mourns hero of fiery disaster

This Week in Texas History: Fort Worth mourns hero of fiery disaster

After standingroom- only services in a large local church on Jun. 5, 1890, Fort Worth’s 23,000 residents paid silent tribute to the town’s first true hero by lining the route to the cemetery or walking behind the casket to the grave where Alfred S. Hayne was laid to rest. 05/31/2023 09:40 PM

What's happening this week in Texas

What's happening this week in Texas

Texas House impeaches AG Paxton The Texas House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday, only the third time in the state’s history that has occurred. 05/31/2023 09:10 PM

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