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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas.

Have you ever watched a volleyball game and witnessed an entire team suddenly duck under the net and join the other team? Gasping for a breath of hope that isn’t there, they had finally thrown up their hands in despair and crossed to the other side of the net. Just gave up, gave in, and joined the enemy.

Most Valuable Player (MVP). Depends upon the perspective and opinion of the person watching the game.

During the Obama administration, a concerning trend emerged within the Justice Department. Settlement funds from federal lawsuits were being diverted not to victims or the U.S.

Ever sit around and wonder ‘Just what is the difference between fear, dismay or panic?’ Well, now that you have brought up the subject, let me give you my illustration of the differences. Fear – When you have a tiny baby in your care, you are totally responsible for its safety and welfare, its learned behavior, and the next few years coming down the road.

Election Integrity A concern of every voter is that the election process is fair, accurate, voter choices are properly recorded, and only valid registered voters are allowed to vote. This is the fundamental meaning of the term election integrity.

Van Zandt County is in the process of purchasing new voting equipment to use in future elections. In this article, I would like to explain the history of our current equipment, why we need to purchase new equipment, the process of selecting the equipment, and the features of the new equipment.

There are two types of moviegoers in this world: movie fans and film buffs, and one BIG difference is in our patience for sitting through credits. As a casual moviegoer, I don’t believe we should be forced to watch the credits, because I look at movies as a product, like a pizza.