Garza County Commissioners discuss routine business

COURT RENEWS BURN BAN, REVIEWS PRELIMINARY PROPERTY VALUATIONS, AND HEARS COUNTY OFFICE UPDATESANNA GIBSON | POST DISPATCHThe Garza County Commissioners’ Court met regularly on Monday, April 28, at 10 a.m. at the Garza County Courthouse. The county judge and commissioners were all present.

TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings

After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A- F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.

Austin is beautiful in May

As I glance across the headlines of our five newspapers this week, a slow smile crosses my face when I name-check high school students who will be traveling to State (always capitalized in our newspapers to recognize the accomplishment).

Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings

AUSTIN— A judge withthe Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Spring color with snapdragons

Cheer up drab gardens with a splash of color by planting cool season annuals like alyssum, pansies, dianthus, Johnny Jumpups, or snapdragons. The instant color of spring blossoms is a release from the winter doldrums.

Voucher bill has backing of House majority

AUSTIN— A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education.

Garza County Healthcare District regular meeting

The meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. Feb. 20, 2025, by Ted Thomas with all board members being present as well as District Administrator Brandy Fannon and LCHC (Lynn Community Health Center) representatives Seth Manley and Melonie Richburg.

It’s easy to be liberal if you don’t know where money comes from

The saying “It’s easy to be liberal if you don’t know where money comes from” cuts to a truth about human nature and economic reality. For some, life is a stroll to the mailbox where a check—be it from a trust fund, inheritance, or generous family—waits patiently.

House unveils its voucher version

AUSTIN— Texas Housemembers filed a bevy of education bills last week, including a proposed $8 billion investment in public education and a voucher bill that ties the amount of money spent for private schooling to the dollar amount provided to public schools.

Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot

AUSTIN— The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported.