Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Certifies 2022-23 State Budget
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced his certification of Senate Bill 1, the general appropriations act that was approved by both houses during the recently gaveled regular session of the 87th Texas Legislature. The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott. SB 1 appropriates $248.6 billion in total spending for the state’s budgetContinue Reading
East Texas Republican Women to hold Marvin Nichols Reservoir Forum
The East Texas Republican Women will present a public forum June 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Atlanta High School auditorium to promote awareness of the Marvin Nichols Reservoir issue that will provide water to the Dallas Metroplex by diverting East Texas water resources. The issue hasContinue Reading
Dave Says
Dear Dave, I’m on Baby Step 2, and I’m working hard to get out of debt. My last two debts are $6,000 on a credit card, and $10,000 on a car loan. I’ll be receiving a $6,000 bonus at work in a couple of weeks, and I was wondering whatContinue Reading
Texarkana College to Host a Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Machinery Open House Thursday, June 10th
Texarkana College is excited to host a Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Machinery Open House on Thursday, June 10th from 4PM-6PM in the Ledwell Workforce Training Center on the TC Campus. Demonstrations will be performed on our CNC Vertical Mill machine. Texarkana College will be offering a brand new, 12-week CNC MachinistContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing bridge. All traffic restricted to one lane with signal lights controllingContinue Reading
TexAmericas Center Announces Extension of its SBA HUBZone Designation
TexAmericas Center has announced the extension of its Small Business Administration (SBA) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) designation until June 30, 2023. The designation was first awarded to the 12,000-acre industrial park in 2017 and has since played a significant role in attracting business to the region. Serving as aContinue Reading
Dave Says
Dear Dave, When it comes to your career and profession, how can you tell if you’ve truly found your calling in life? Tony Dear Tony, I don’t think it’s common for most folks to feel like they’ve experienced some kind of grand revelation, and suddenly they know what they’re supposedContinue Reading
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Reminds Families to Start Saving for Higher Education on 529 College Savings Day
(AUSTIN) — As national 529 industry professionals prepare to celebrate 529 College Savings Day on May 29, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is encouraging families to save for their children’s higher education expenses using the state’s 529 college plans. “529 day is a reminder that it’s never too late – or too early – toContinue Reading
Dave Ramsey
Dear Dave, My wife and I are in our 20s, and together we make about $80,000 a year. Our first baby is due in early 2022, so being debt-free has become a top priority in my mind. Right now, we have two cars. The one I drive is paid offContinue Reading
Unemployed Texans will stop getting additional $300-per-week benefit next month after Gov. Greg Abbott opts out of federal program
BY MEGAN MENCHACA AND MITCHELL FERMAN Texas Tribune Jobless Texans will soon lose access to all additional federal unemployment aid — including a $300-per-week supplemental benefit — that was extended as a result of the pandemic after Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said Texas will opt out of the federal assistance. Following pressure fromContinue Reading