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Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 5:00am

A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. The secretary of state’s office last week declared the propositions approved and now a part of the Texas Constitution, while Gov. Greg Abbott canvassed the election and certified the results. One proposition that would have raised the retirement age of judges was rejected by voters.

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Another great migration

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 5:00am

A recent article described the population growth of Bogota, Columbia which was predicted to reach a total of 2 million today.

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Jesus is the reason for the season

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 5:00am

Katy and I typed tons of letters to Santa this past couple of weeks for the special Christmas section.

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Texas Supreme Court hears abortion ban challenge

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 5:00am

The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in a case that could decide whether medical exceptions to the state’s abortion ban are written clearly enough to protect pregnant women who face serious health risks, the Austin American- Statesman reported.