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Senator Bryan Hughes of Mineola sponsored the bill directing ERCOT to fix billions in billing errors by Saturday.
Senate tells Utility Commission to fix billion-dollar pricing error
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AUSTIN – In extraordinary, unscheduled action Monday, the Senate approved a bill directing the Public Utility Commission to order the state electric grid and market operator to correct billions in erroneous electric charges during the February winter storm.
Wed, 03/17/2021 - 15:36
23 file for 6th Congressional Seat
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ELLIS COUNTY – There were 23 names drawn on Friday for the ballot positioning for the Special Election on May 1 to fill the 6th Congressional District seat recently vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright (R-Arlington).
Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:23
FERRIS – PROP ‘A’ ON MAY’S BALLOT: Tax increase sought by ESD No. 5
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FERRIS – When the May 1 election day rolls around this year, there will be two propositions on the ballot that Ferris/ESD No. 5 residents might want to know about.
Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:18
Carrollton Amber Alert ends with arrest in RO
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RED OAK – A missing 10-year-old Carrollton girl was found in Red Oak last week after an Amber Alert went out statewide.
The girl’s mother, Maria Romero Ramos, 45, had been murdered, and Red Oak Police arrested suspect Ronald Singer, 35 for the crime and removal of the girl from her home.
Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:15
State Representative Terry Meza (D-Irving)
Texas HB 196 repeals Castle Doctrine
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Texas State Representative Terry Meza (D-Irving) has introduced HB196, repealing the “Castle Doctrine.”
This bill seeks to prevent a homeowner from using a gun to protect himself and home against an armed intruder.
Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:13
Governor Greg Abbott
Texas HB 3 bill filed
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AUSTIN – This bill will mandate legal quarantine, masking, and shutting down businesses even as illegal aliens testing positive for COVID freely roam the nation.
HB 3 is considered to be a Trojan horse being falsely promoted as a “curb” on the governor’s executive powers.
Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:08
Attorney General Ken Paxton
Federal interference in state election law violates the Constitution
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AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a letter warning United States House and Senate leaders of Constitutional deficiencies within H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2021, which passed the House recently.
Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:03
Rep. Slaton files legislation to abolish abortion in Texas
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AUSTIN – Representative Bryan Slaton of House District 2, filed legislation to abolish abortions in the State of Texas.
The bill, HB 3326, will end the discriminatory practice of terminating the life of innocent children, and will guarantee the equal protection of the laws to all Texans.
Wed, 03/10/2021 - 15:37
Susan Wright
4 VIE FOR WRIGHT’S VACANT SPOT
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ELLIS COUNTY – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation last week announcing Saturday, May 1, as the special election date to fill the 6th Congressional District seat recently vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright.
Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:38
American Black Cross’s Debbie Walker, Charitee Higgins from State Representative Sherman’s office, and a Wilmer police officer hold a box of food given to Wilmer residents.
Wilmer receives food distribution after winter weather cripples city
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WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s residents were still without basic needs last week due to the winter weather power outages.
Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:35
