Published by News Staff on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 10:09am
As Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I often lead a group of bipartisan members of Congress on Congressional Delegations (CODEL) overseas to study policies for increasing our homeland security.
Published by News Staff on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 9:17am
AUSTIN — The 140-day 85th regular session of the Texas Legislature ended on May 29 with hugs, tears and fanfare, plus demonstrations against “anti-immigrant” legislation and a scuffle involving members on the House floor.
Published by News Staff on Mon, 05/29/2017 - 10:54am
Ledbetter Homecoming is June 11 at the Fireman’s Hall. It will be the 70th anniversary of the Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department. The Farmers Market and Country Craft at Ledbetter will be held the second Saturday of every month throughout the summer.
Published by News Staff on Mon, 05/29/2017 - 10:50am
May 26-30, 1967 Fifteen Sacred Heart School students received their diplomas at exercises following the 7:30 Mass Monday night at Sacred Heart Church.
Published by News Staff on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 10:34am
AUSTIN — Texas Senate and House budget conferees met frequently last week and on May 20 managed to reach compromise on a $218 billion state budget for fiscal years 2018-2019.
Published by News Staff on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 10:33am
Going on a vacation as a family is something I always want to do. It is a chance to spend time with your family without the interferences of the outside world.
Published by News Staff on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 9:09am
Published by News Staff on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 9:37am
I’d like to start out by apologizing to anyone that was offended by my comments as quoted in Tuesday’s paper. I feel that they were taken out of context, and therefore communicated a message that was not what I intended.
Published by News Staff on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 9:34am
AUSTIN — With a mere two weeks remaining until the end of the 85th regular session of the Texas Legislature, lawmakers have not yet finalized a state budget for fiscal years 2018 and 2019. The Legislature’s 150 House members and 31 Senate members can work around the clock, if need be.
Published by News Staff on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 9:23am
On Sunday there was a nice crowd that gathered to celebrate the lives of those who have passed on before us and to pay homage to our shared past. Brother Bubba Fowler of the Cowboy Church brought the message for the afternoon.