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The Texas House on Wednesday reapproved the map of districts for its 150 seats, which was redrawn in 2021 and fortified the Republican majority while diluting the voting strength of Hispanic and Black voters.

DEAR ABBY: A close friend takes care of my home when I travel several times a year. It involves picking up my mail, watering my indoor and outside plants and checking through the house for anything that might need attention in my absence. I return the favor for her each time she’s out of town. I don’t have anyone else near where I live who can do this for me. The problem is, when she’s here, she snoops through my things. I know because I keep things in a certain order (I’m neat and organized), and it’s very noticeable when my belongings have been rearranged. It bothers me because it’s an invasion of my privacy and just plain wrong. I would never think of doing this in her home. I have no desire to see her personal items.

Texas schools could offer stipends of up to $25,000 to staff members who add the role of armed campus “sentinels” to their regular duties under a proposal advanced Tuesday by state lawmakers in response to the Uvalde classroom attack last year.

At the upcoming San Marcos High School commencement in May, 15 seniors will be awarded both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree. These students are the first from SMHS to complete the Early College High School program which is designed to give students a leg up in their college education journey.

Fry's Fun Farm visits Bonham Pre-K

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors unanimously voted during its April meeting to return $5.69 million in capital credits to member- owners of the cooperative, an increase of nearly $500,000 over last year. Beginning in May, Bluebonnet’s members will receive a credit on their electric bill for their share of $5.69 million in capital credits.

While it is widely known that Texas is a key producer of oil and natural gas, many are unaware that the state is also a leader in green energy. The installed capacity in renewables has been growing at a rapid pace, and, barring artificial obstacles, this pattern will likely continue.

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union received awards in five marketing categories from the annual Cornerstone Marketing and Business Development Council Pinnacle awards, along with a Diamond award from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council.

Many are aware that Hays County is one of the nation’s fastest growing economic regions, with expansion needs linked to its population size.

Five generations of the Murillo family came together on Saturday, April 15 to celebrate their connection to San Marcos and the birthday of their oldest relative, Eva Sanchez, who recently turned 85.

The Texas Disposal System in honor of the recent Earth Day will unveil one of the city’s newest murals. The unveiling is at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, according to officials with TDS.

San Marcos High School senior Miguel Hernandez recently received an Amazon package that will provide a huge relief for his college aspirations.