At this time, Madison County holds over 30 Texas historical markers. Madison County Historical Commission intends for that number to grow. Earlier this year Musings have given facts about nine of those so far and will continue.

Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends May 22, with the election May 26. On the GOP side, the statewide runoffs are: • U.S.

This all brings me to seeing things through the prism of Christ, of which there has been much fuss made about. There have been countless books written on the subject, essays galore, and the modern podcasters addressing this topic are endless. I have personally discovered that as long as I have had ample sleep the preceding night, it’s not too close to lunch, I’m in a good mood, and you haven’t irritated me to any great degree, I’m quite adept at seeing things his way and being Christlike.

Top Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broadband fiber optics to legally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported. Scores of camps are struggling to meet the deadline. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows released a statement last week saying they support lifting the law.

The local Civilian Conservation Corps was recognized with a State historical marker in 1988. The marker stands about a mile west of the Courthouse on the south side of Highway 21. Almost a century ago, our country and world was hit by hard times known as The Great Depression, which began in 1929 and involved high rates of unemployment and poverty.

The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon. The average Texan now spends $233 a month on gasoline, according to a study reported in The Texas Tribune.

A local newspaper is a gift that is often not appreciated. Within its pages we learn about the goings on in the community in which we live and the people we care about. There is a warmth one experiences when reading a local paper, nostalgia, and even a bit of romanticism. The articles within tend to be heartfelt and colorful, written by authors known and invested in their audience; like a neighbor speaking to another over a cup of coffee.

State officials began sending out the first notices to families awarded education vouchers last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. In the initial round, 42,644 qualified, mostly students with special needs who are considered the highest priority.

At North Zulch ISD, we believe that the best school systems grow from within. The PAWS (Professional Aides Working for Success) Program supports instructional aides who aspire to earn a college degree and teacher certification through Teachworthy, in collaboration with Indiana Wesleyan University. This initiative showcases our commitment to nurturing our educators and investing in those who care deeply about our students and district.

As we welcome April and enjoy the warmer days of spring, we are reminded that the end of the school year is quickly approaching. Just as the spring season brings a sense of renewal and growth, we can reflect on this school year and see that same spirit throughout our campus. Our teachers and students continue to work hard each day through group instruction, partner learning, projects, and programs that support both academic achievement and social- emotional development. We look forward to seeing continued progress and success in the weeks ahead.