May 2025
Transparency bills advancing at Texas Capitol shine light on government
Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by the broad-based Texas Sunshine Coalition.
New ESD No. 1 appointee to focus on Lone Camp representation
PALO PINTO—Palo Pinto County Commissioners appointed Lone Camp resident Casey McGlaun to the Emergency Services District No. 1’s board, May 12.
MW enlists AI in tracking shoppers' phones to boost marketing
MINERAL WELLS—Soon, a California analytics company may be tracking your beer runs, snack attacks and how much money you have to pay for it – but not your identity or other personal information.
Record-breaking heat takes hold, burning discouraged
PALO PINTO COUNTY – The U.S. National Weather Service’s forecast calls for top temps throughout Palo Pinto County. Fire Marshal Chad Jordan is asking residents to hold off on burning…
PET OF THE WEEK
Everyone needs a dog in their life. Every dog needs a loving home. Stanley is waiting for his.
Texas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears the House but faces a skeptical Senate
By Sneha DeyThe Texas Tribune AUSTIN – The Texas House gave preliminary approval Monday to a bill that would eliminate STAAR, the high-stakes standardized test that the state and school…