Transparency portal creates link between policing, community

RED OAK – Often programs initiated within city departments are not as successful as the model presented.

Appraisal review boards are required to follow rules

Texas has one property tax code that applies to all 254 counties and the 253 appraisal review boards (Potter and Randall Counties combine their efforts).In practice, many appraisal districts violate numerous sections of the Texas tax code including:1.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (May 19, 2022)

OPINION: The great baby formula shortage of 2022

That’s the big news story of the week.In the richest country in the world, new mothers are not able to find baby formula or are having to stand in line for hours to get it.

OPINION: The mass shooting lessons we just won’t learn

The shooting last weekend in Buffalo was a horrific tragedy.But we can expect that the media will turn it into a political circus.Just as we could have expected the NYC subway shooting to fade from the headlines.

SHORT CUTS (May 19, 2022)

“The left insists that the American people overwhelmingly support abortion. Well, if that’s true, then why are they so afraid of letting the people in the states have a say?

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Excellence

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”Over the past few weeks, we have plunged into a study of one of many people’s favorite books: the book of Philippians.When I asked on Facebook what book many of my friends who study with us wanted to study next, several came back immediately with “Philippians.

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s all in the script

Everybody is concerned about details in various aspects of life.I like overseeing the details of my life to make sure I’m going in the right direction.I’m not always going in the right direction, as you can imagine.However, everybody’s idea of detail management is not always the same.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 8)

“I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

6 easy tips to prepare and maintain your backyard

STATEPOINT – From backyard barbecues to water balloon fights, our outdoor spaces are home to some of our favorite memories. With warmer temperatures finally here, and everyone itching to get outside, preparing, and maintaining your outdoor space is a must, but it’s not everyone’s favorite chore.