AUSTIN— Attorney General Ken Paxton today intervened in a property tax lawsuit against Dumas Independent School District, stating that the district violated state law and the Texas Constitution when it reduced the district’s local option homestead exemption. Attorney General Paxton filed similar interventions against the White Deer and Kilgore Independent School Districts in September 2016.
The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1 and Senate Joint Resolution 1 in May 2015 with near un ...
STONEWALL, TEXAS – Make plans to join Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site in celebrating the 109th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth.
Saturday, August 26
The National Park Service will show the HBO film All the Way at dusk on the LBJ Ranch on August 26 as part of its “Movies Under the Stars” series.
All the Commissioners were present at July 25 Court Session in which they imposed a burn ban and discussed ongoing budget concerns for next fiscal year.
General Business
Despite not being in drought conditions, Commissioners decided to enact a burn ban for two weeks, to be reconsidered at the next Commissioners’ Court.
Commissioner Weir expressed his concern that despite not being in drought conditions the high heat and dry environment does present a fire danger.
After approving the ...
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Saturday, August 12th Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their annual BBQ and Live Music Dance. Our fundraiser is designed with our community in mind, with the event offering a chance for our neighbors to gather in support of our volunteer fire department for food and fun, giving, winning and dancing.
The BBQ dinner is from 5-9p, with live music by Wagon Aces from 8-Midnight.
Boerne, Texas - The Cibolo Conservancy Land Trust, in partnership with the Hill Country Alliance, is hosting a landowner workshop from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2017, at the Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium, 140 City Park Road, Boerne, TX 78006. This workshop will focus on conservation easements—a tool available to help landowners steward and protect their land investment in the long term.
Conservation easements are one of the most flexible and effective means to protect private ...
AUSTIN – The Texas House on Aug. 1 approved House Bill 20, legislation appropriating $212.7 million from the “rainy day” reserve fund to help defray rising healthcare costs for retired school employees.
Primary authors of HB 20 include: Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin; Drew Darby, R-San Angelo; Gary VanDeaver, R-New Boston; John Zerwas, R-Katy; and Donna Howard, D-Austin.
The House also approved HB 80, legislation that through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas would make a one-time cost- ...
WASHINGTON, August 2, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for loans to provide and expand broadband service in rural areas, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced today.
“Modernizing the nation’s infrastructure to deliver high-speed internet service is essential in today’s global marketplace,” Hazlett said.
“Broadband helps create jobs.
Hill Country Memorial will host a free “Eat Well, Age Well” seminar at Gem of the Hills Community Center (2233 Hwy. 281 N.) in Blanco on Tues., Aug. 22.
A complimentary lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. with the presentation to follow.
The presentation will describe how the body’s dietary needs change over time and will include a question-and-answer session with HCM’s registered dietitian Chelsea Edwards.
“Based on community feedback, we are bringing information and experts ...
Did you know the last time a total eclipse crossed the United States from coast to coast was 99 years ago? Join us August 20th from 1-4pm to celebrate this extraordinary celestial event. Learn what causes an eclipse and why they are so rare as you enjoy one-of-a-kind solar activities.
When an inch of water reaches the ground, it penetrates various depths. In sandy soil that one inch will soak down to almost 30 inches. In loamy soil, same rain fall will soak down to approximately 15 inches. In clay soil, same rain fall will soak down to 9-10 inches.
