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Update from the State Capitol  

Update from the State Capitol

4 years ago By Guest Column Dist. 57 Rep. Trent Ashby
Along with the recent cooler weather we are experiencing, we welcomed the official arrival of the Fall season this past week. From Friday night football games to filling corn feeders, this is one of my favorite times of the year. Fall also means that many communities across East Texas will be hosting annual festivals and organized outdoor activities. Whatever the reason, I hope you’ll be able to enjoy this beautiful weather and some time outdoors with friends and family in the coming weeks.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

4 years ago By News Staff
SUPPORT THE MADISON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT To the people of Madison County: On the November ballot, you will have the choice to vote for the creation of a Madison County Hospital District to build a new hospital in Madison County. I’m asking for your support on this very critical asset for our community.

Locals remember grandparents (part 2)

4 years ago By Laura Ann Cannon
Ray Jordan reminisced about his maternal grandmother, Virginia Nealy: She made the best potato pie. In fact, everything she cooked was perfect. I do not recall ever getting a whipping from her. I had 13 brothers and sisters, and my grandmother lived just up the road some from us. My grandfather died when I was small, and all I can remember about him was him being sick. After he died, my oldest sister lived with my grandmother to keep her company and then, when that sister graduated, another one did. Then it was my turn. I was living with her and was at high school band practice when a cousin came to pick me up and inform me of her death. It was a horrible loss for me and for my family!

Update from the State Capitol

4 years ago By Guest Column Dist. 57 Rep. Trent Ashby
As our nation observes the twentieth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, join me in remembering the nearly 3,000 Americans that lost their lives to this senseless act of violence. I remember the sorrow of that morning like it was yesterday, but also the feeling of unity that overtook our country in the following months. Communities gathered to comfort those who lost friends and relatives, but also to reflect on the dedication and strength shown by those who responded so fearlessly. God bless the everlasting memory and sacrifice of the Americans we lost that day.
Update from the State Capitol  

Update from the State Capitol

4 years ago By Guest Column Dist. 57 Rep. Trent Ashby
As our students return to the classroom, and with COVID-19 cases on the rise, my office has received numerous calls from parents requesting that the STAAR test not be used as a factor when determining academic promotion. During the 2020-2021 school year, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) worked with the Legislature to reduce the high-level nature of the test, instead opting to use the STAAR as a diagnostic tool to determine student’s academic standing. I am hopeful TEA will follow the same course of action in order to fairly assess the work of Texas students without punishing them for circumstances out of their control.
Update from the State Capitol  

Update from the State Capitol

4 years ago By Guest Column Dist. 57 Rep. Trent Ashby
As we approach the month of September, I hope all of my fellow sportsmen and women are preparing for the start of dove season. That being said, I recommend taking advantage of and downloading the new Texas Parks & Wildlife Department app, Texas Outdoor Annual. This smartphone application allows you to purchase your license online, access information on hunting season dates and bag limits for each county, view game tagging instructions, and even provides a link to report your hunt harvest. For more information, visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s website at www.tpwd.texas.gov.
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