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Filing period closes with two contested seats

Filing period closes with two contested seats

The field is set for the May 2 Sachse City Council election after the filing period ended Friday, Feb. 13, with races for Place 3 and Place 4 on the ballot. Three candidates have filed for Place 3. Incumbent Frank Millsap is seeking re-election. Millsap was first...

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Congressman says no tax credits for China

Congressman says no tax credits for China

Congress must block foreign adversaries like China from exploiting U.S. tax credits that should be reserved for American manufacturers, said U.S. Rep. Keith Self. Self, R-Texas, has introduced House Resolution (H.R.) 4441, which he calls the Foreign Automobile...

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Blood drive held in honor of WISD shooting victims

Blood drive held in honor of WISD shooting victims

Wylie community members signed up and showed up for a memorial blood drive last week in honor of 11-year-old Daniela Mendoza and 8-year-old Sofia Mendoza, sisters who lost their lives at the Allen Premium Outlets shooting May 6. The blood drive, hosted by Wylie ER...

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Another interim attorney general for Texas

Another interim attorney general for Texas

Texas has its fourth attorney general of the year. Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Angela Colmenero as temporary attorney general on Monday, July 10, following the departure of John Scott, who was named to the post May 31. Both succeeded Brent Webster, first assistant...

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Channeling my youth

Channeling my youth

 I remember my parents’ first remote control. It was me. You hear a lot about child labor laws and how working kids is against the rules. It’s cruel. It’s unusual. It’s punishment. By John Moore To Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit...

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Governor renews call for property tax cuts

Governor renews call for property tax cuts

Texas lawmakers are continuing to work on Gov. Greg Abbott’s pledge to eliminate property taxes in Texas or provide lasting tax cuts. As the first special session of the 88th Legislature concluded, Abbott announced a second session starting Tuesday, June 27, saying,...

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Stay cool, hydrated, informed

Stay cool, hydrated, informed

Just chill; the National Weather Service urges Texas residents to learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. As the hot and humid weather continues, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged and you could succumb to a...

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Rules of AG impeachment trial set

Rules of AG impeachment trial set

After closed door deliberations and debate among state senators, the framework for the state’s first impeachment trial since 1975 is set. Senators adopted the rules Wednesday, June 21, one day after the deadline they imposed on themselves for announcing the procedural...

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