Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

Body last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial. The trial is set to begin Sept. 5.

2023 Community Calendar

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Focus on focaccia

Body Focaccia is a such a lovely, airy bread, and easier to make than it sounds. It feels light due to the airy bubbles, yet is ideal for a deep-dish, thick pizza crust. Bread baking is super satisfying. And to add pizza making to the process, is even more fun.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCH Twine to find a use for everything on the farm In a trusted online Farm Bureau publication, “Twenty Things on the Farm That Just Make Sense” piqued my curiosity. So I started reading to see what sort of things qualified.

Legislature reaches deal on sweeping tax cut package

Body The Senate gave unanimous approval to two measures Wednesday as part of a deal between the House and Senate on how to deliver billions in property tax relief to Texas citizens.

2023 Community Calendar

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Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Body Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. If signed as expected by Gov.

Floyd County Extension’s Pumpkin Growing Contest off to great start; photos requested

Body MARK CARROLL | FLOYD COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT, AG & NATURAL RESOURES The extension service’s pumpkin growing contest is off to a great start. We gave away all of the 250 seed packets that we had to people across the county.

TV-inspired Barley Crunch Salad cool for summer

Body cool barley salad is totally inspired by a salad Jennifer Aniston apparently ate practically every day on the set of the ever-popular Friends sitcom television show, or so the story goes. I’ve seen many versions of the salad.

E-cars for the elderly

Body The 501 HANABA MUNN WELCH The ad caught my eye. If you don’t want to get sucked in by an ad, don’t click. Muse instead. I mused. For starters, “seniors” is a euphemism for old people. We know they’re not talking about graduation gift vehicles.