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More and More Texans Are Using Medical Marijuana
More and More Texans Are Using Medical Marijuana
More and More Texans Are Using Medical Marijuana
It appears as though more Texans want access to medical marijuana, an issue that not all statewide Republicans agree on. Across the United States, more and more states are approving the use of medical marijuana, while here in Texas, the use of marijuana for medical reasons continues to expand though not as quickly as some would like to see. ...
Texas DMV Launches Digital License Plates
Texas DMV Launches Digital License Plates
Texas DMV Launches Digital License Plates
A new type of license plate arrived on June 1st in Texas. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is now offering digital license plates but only to some type of drivers. Texas is apparently working with a company named Reviver to offer digital license plates in the state...
Budget Cuts May Force State Parks to Close
Budget Cuts May Force State Parks to Close
Budget Cuts May Force State Parks to Close
Here we go again. The legislative session is coming in January, and we're hearing the usual predictions of budgetary doom and gloom.  This year we are hearing that if the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department doesn't get the money it needs, nearly two dozen state parks may have to close.
Trent Ashby Heading for Austin Early
Trent Ashby Heading for Austin Early
Trent Ashby Heading for Austin Early
Lufkin School Board President Trent Ashby won't "officially" become the State Representative from House District 57 until he takes the oath of office in January, when the next legislative session convenes.  But Ashby's not waiting until then to learn his new job.  He's "chompin' at the bit", and ready to hit the ground running.
Lawsuit Challenges School Funding Cuts
Lawsuit Challenges School Funding Cuts
Lawsuit Challenges School Funding Cuts
Texas school districts are headed back to court in another effort to get more equitable funding for public schools.  A coalition representing more than 150 independent public school districts, taxpayers and parents has filed a lawsuit against the state.  All six school districts in Angelina County are in this coalition. They claim the state's public school finance system is unconstitutional beca

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