As the 86th Texas Legislature convenes this week, there are several information transparency bills that the Texas Press Association, which represents community newspapers such as this one, will be watching.
WASHINGTON — USDA Farm Service Agency county offices announced last week that they will not be operating for an indefinite period after December 28, 2018, due to the lapse in
AUSTIN — The 86th Texas Legislature convened Jan. 8, 2019, as the partial shutdown of the federal government that began Dec. 22 enters a third week. As always, lawmakers’ priorities
Spur-based Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc., has announced the retirements of two longtime employees, Andy Vargas and Debbie Parsons. Andy Vargas retired on December 31, 2018, following a total of
Landscapes in January are showing a lot of brown — brown grass, barren trees with brown trunks. Junipers, with their green and gray foliage, can break up the brown winter
On today’s page 2, also known as our “Community & Commentary” page, you’ll see a column from the Texas Press Association about state capital happenings. Since 2019 is a year
During the regular monthly meeting of the Spur City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, various issues were discussed and dealt with. Present were Mayor Louise Jones, and aldermen Don
CHILDRESS – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hosting a series of regional public workshops to gain insight from the public regarding the federal Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and
AUSTIN — On Dec. 17, 2018, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the appointment of David Whitley as Texas’ 112th secretary of state. In his new role, Whitley will act as Texas’
