Local governments could no longer pay registered lobbyists in Austin to advocate on their behalf under a bill considered by the Senate State Affairs Committee Monday. SB 175, by Galveston Senator Mayes Middleton, would ban the use of public funds to pay for lobbying services to individuals or entities registered as lobbyists with the state government.
March 6
Quincy Ty Pope, of Iraan at 8:07 a.m., officers with the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Pope on a blue warrant for burglary. Pope was released the same day to the US Marshalls.
Under legislation prioritized by House Speaker Dade Phelan, every Texas school would have an armed police officer, and aspiring teachers would receive extra support.
The Dallas Morning News reported the bill would also provide $15,000 in annual funding for safety measures for each school in the state. Another bill would increase the annual allotment per student for safety measures from $10 to $100.
It’s hard to improve on an already award-winning rodeo, but the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce has done it.
Fort Stockton’s award-winning Comanche Springs Rodeo is set for next weekend and rodeo fans can expect a much-improved viewing experience.
The six bucking chutes were relocated last January to the west wall of the Pecos County Coliseum, directly across from the grandstands, so everyone in attendance can get the best view of the action as possible.
The rodeo takes place March 23-25.
A two-vehicle rollover accident on FM 1053, less than a mile north of Fort Stockton, has closed down the road to one lane temporarily as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14.
More updates will provided regarding the accident when made available.
Members of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee were joined by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick at a press conference Thursday to unveil a package of nine bills aimed at strengthening the electric grid, adding more thermal generation, and providing enough energy to supply the state's fast growing population for the future.
Texas Tech University’s Rural & Community Engagement’s Medicine on the Move program and the Department of Family Medicine have joined forces in presenting a free monthly webinar series on influencing wellness through lifestyle. The program is geared toward common health concerns we all share – cancer prevention, supporting a healthy heart, nutrition and diet, dealing with stress, and improving our mental health to live our best life.
