Amending Texas’ Constitution, understanding the 2023 ballot Propositions 3 & 4

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Early voting begins Oct. 23 and the Navasota Examiner will publish the 14 proposed Constitutional amendments over the next seven weeks. The Condensed Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments, 88th Legislative Session for the Nov. 7, 2023, Election is published by the Texas Legislative Council and available at: https://www.tlc.texas.gov/ docs/amendments/analyses23_ condensed.pdf.
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Madisonville JH place in Navasota

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Madisonville Lady Mustangs junior high volleyball picked up a pair of championships at the Navasota Junior High Lady Fang Classic Sept. 9. The Lady Mustang 7th Grade A team won their division and the Madisonville 8th Grade B team also finished first. Madisonville’s 8th Grade B team finished second, falling to Anderson-Shiro in the championship.

TDCJ Initiates Lockdown Measures to Counter Rising Violence and Contraband in Prisons

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In a resolute response to mounting concerns over the surge in dangerous contraband and drug-related inmate homicides, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is taking decisive action. Over the past half-decade, the influx of illicit narcotics into the prison system has seen a significant uptick, directly imperiling the safety of both inmates and staff.