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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.

Heat related deaths have declined in recent years. Sports officials quit allowing two-aday practices.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently released the following statement regarding property and franchise tax relief: “When I became Lt. Governor in 2015, the homestead exemption was $15,000, and today, the exemption is now $100,000,” said Patrick. “The largest property tax cut in history has been ceremonially signed into law with the $100,000 homestead exemption as the centerpiece. This $18 billion tax relief package will result in savings of $1,250 to $1,450 for the average Texas homeowner. This is permanent tax relief that Texans will receive every year in the future.

*Be continually grouchy with your family and expect them to love, honor, and want to be around you. *Demand miracles from your staff at work and expect total loyalty from them, and to just love working for you.

Every citizen who cherishes American sovereignty, law and order, and preserving our nation must join the call for accountability at our southern border. The dangerous and reckless decisions of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demand our condemnation and decisive action.

It takes a strong, loving coach and administration to sit one of their best players when the state championship is on the line. Not very many coaches and administrations would risk losing the biggest game of the year because a player would not adhere to a rule that is considered minor to many people. Only coaches with the goal of teaching life’s greatest lessons could do such a thing.

Have you noticed that in these recent years, you really can’t believe anything anymore? If you see a photo on the internet, it’s most likely been doctored. Photoshop creates its own reality.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, serves as a beacon of hope amid the increasing political divisiveness that threatens our nation’s unity. Instead of preparing our nation for emerging threats, the Biden administration has weaponized our military to promote abortion, gender modification surgeries, and racial discrimination. In response to this destructive decline, Speaker McCarthy empowered conservatives to return the focus of our Department of Defense to its core purpose of protecting the American people.

I am often asked to research rules and regulations on interscholastic athletics. Serving as a consultant for state athletic regulations on athletics in public schools, I understand rules can be interpreted in many ways. Usually questions are on eligibility, athletic participation, and practice rules. Many times, violations are honest mistakes. How people respond to mistakes demonstrates their true character though.

Respected Van Zandt County Veterinarian and former Texas House District 2 candidate, Buck VanTrease announced his support for Jill Dutton in the November 7 Special Election. “I am proud to endorse fearless conservative Jill Dutton in the special election for House District 2,” said VanTrease.