Texas Faces Biggest Budget Crunch in a Decade
Austin lawmakers confront a $5 billion Texas budget deficit amid a national recession. States reel from cuts and layoffs as health care costs and new students strain funds. DPS warns top stolen vehicles and promotes the HEAT program allowing police to stop participating owners’ cars at night to verify ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Department of Public Safety
General Motors
DPS
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Budget Crunch and Energy Deregulation Woes
Texas faces a decade's worst budget crunch as officials note water worries in the Rio Grande Valley and consumer bills rise after electric deregulation. A consumer reports a $1,098 bill after switching providers, while new licenses for hunting and fishing debut Sept 1 with improved graphics. super combo licenses stay at $49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Valley
Mexico
Texas
Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife
Mikecox
Texaspress.com
Making a Difference by Gina Caswell Kelly
The author reflects on graduation time and the long arc of growing up. She compares life then and now, recalls a 65 Ford Fairlane era, early car culture and radio, drive-ins, curfews, and simple joys. She emphasizes timeless values like character, responsibility, and faith shaping choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gina Caswell Kelly
Cub
Nursing Home
Ross Irrigation
Koma
Oklahoma City
Cowboys
WBAP
Dallas
Brownfield
Liberty Elementary
A Graduate Prayer From Azel News Commentary
Guest Column by Bob Bucker reflects on parental prayers as graduates walk across a stage into the future. The piece recalls a father’s kindergarten prayer for his daughter and notes how many prayers are answered beyond expectation as families mark this season of graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bucker
Azel News
Massage Therapy in Texas Aids and Risks Examined
A discussion on massage therapy covers techniques Swedish and Eastern, potential health risks for those with clots open wounds infections and chronic conditions, and guidance on selecting a licensed practitioner. The piece notes insurance coverage trends and stresses informed consumer choices alongside cautionary medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Hmo's
Volaina
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tate Capital
Mike Cox
Texas Press Association
H.E.A.T
State
Cary
DBR Media
Texas Cooperative
The
Texas Abm University System
Jane Bray
FCS
Fort Worth
United Supermarkets
Angelica Tijerina
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!