Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing
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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.
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Massive wildfires ignited by power lines
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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Two wildfires that burned more than one million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Juan Rodriguez, with the service, told the Texas Standard that its law enforcement investigators had concluded their probe into the source of the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce fires.
Springtime lilacs or skunky memories
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Ever suddenly been transported back in time by just a whiff of a lingering smell in the air? The sight of a house? A quick glimpse of a stranger’s profile who instantly reminds you of someone in your past? or the taste of a certain food that suddenly takes you back to Grandma’s kitchen.
Largest wildfire in state history still raging
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A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than one million acres and as of Sunday was just 15 percent contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history.
State sales tax revenue totaled $3.7 Billion in Feb.
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently said that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.69 billion in February, .05 percent more than in February 2023. The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February.
PURPLE SHEEP OF THE FAMILY
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For years, I have worn the title of “quirky” with pride. I used to tell folks, that, no, as a Preacher’s Kid (PK), I wasn’t the “black sheep” of the family – I was the purple one. I take pride in causing folks to say “Huh?!?”. For years, I said that the only tattoo I’d ever considering putting on my body would be a small purple pansy – just because they’re pretty, and the word “pansy” is not something folks typically associate with a 270 lb. powerlifter (so far, I’ve bench-pressed 470 lbs. and leg-pressed 1400 lbs.).
Never, Never, Never give up
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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.
FROM THE BLEACHERS
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jackwelch1975@gmail.com For the majority of people, it is hard to understand how one of the most successful coaches in NFL history has not been hired after parting ways with the New England Patriots in January. This storied coach enjoyed an enormous amount of responsibility with his previous team serving as General Manager and Head Football Coach.
Standoff at border continues between state and feds
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A standoff at an Eagle Pass park continues as the Department of Homeland Security has sent a second letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding access to the Rio Grande park that is now under state control.
‘Mr. MVP’ or ‘Mr. MlP’
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Most Valuable Player (MVP). Depends upon the perspective and opinion of the person watching the game.