As Texans hit the roads this summer with pandemic restrictions eased and vaccinations widespread, the national average price of gas is expected to top $3 per gallon, though the average in Texas for regular is $2.799, according to AAA. Drivers should expect prices to keep rising as demand rises, according to the Consumer Energy Alliance.
The Texas open-carry bill signed into law last month by Gov. Greg Abbott may change the day-to-day firearms sightings around Freestone county slightly, as it eliminates the need for most Texans to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House Democrats filed a petition with the Texas Supreme Court on Friday, seeking to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of funding for the legislative branch.
Things happen in life. Sometimes the things that happen in our life are great and other times they are not. Worrying is something that we all all do from time to time. However, God’s word tells us not to worry.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas urged Texans to cut back on power usage last week when an unusually large number of power plants shut down for unexpected repairs as temperatures soared. ERCOT officials announced Friday that Texans could resume normal levels of electricity use, however.
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