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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10 percent, the Houston Chronicle reported. The bill, sponsored by state Sen.

When I write about my experiences, observations, and lessons learned, it’s amazing how many people assume my words are about them. This happens most often when I discuss leadership.

Dear Editor, As the Postmaster for Canton, I am honored to serve this incredible community and be a part of your daily lives. The U.S. Postal Service has been a trusted institution for nearly 250 years, and as we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we are as committed as ever to providing exceptional service to you.

Professional football continues to expand, providing better opportunities for players aspiring to compete at the highest level. In the United States, leagues such as the National Football League (NFL) and the United Football League (UFL) dominate the landscape, however, beginning this summer, the International Football Alliance (IFA) will enter the stage, adding another competitive platform for athletes.

This Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big, according to projections by the National Retail Federation, which suggests that total consumer spending may reach $27.5 billion. As you prepare to celebrate, be on the lookout for fake businesses and fake individuals posing as legitimate ones in an effort to take advantage of those looking for love and looking for gifts for loved ones this Valentine’s Day.

We at Van Zandt Newspapers are starting up a ‘Around Van Zandt County’ page every week to keep our readers in the know. This page will be dedicated to highlighting the vibrant and fun happenings in our community.

Transparency and Accountability in the Texas House Transparency in the Texas House is one of my key priorities because it is the foundation on which good policy and protection of liberty must be built. Patrick Henry once wrote, “The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.” Since my Primary Election victory in March 2024, I’ve been focused on procedural reforms in the House that are necessary prerequisites to good governance.

I’ve been receiving numerous questions lately about building high schools and collegiate football programs. It’s a tough question, especially in today’s landscape, where transfer portal rules have transformed the recruiting process for high school athletes.

The inauguration of President Donald J. Trump was witnessed by people all over the world. Three of us Van Zandt County citizens witnessed it in Washington, D.C. No, we were not in the Capital Rotunda.

Over the past four years, the FBI’s (Federal Bureau of Investigation) leadership has betrayed its mission becoming a weapon in the hands of the radical left against conservatives, people of faith, and numerous partisan interests.