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When fast is not fast enough

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS Experts predicted the failure of commercial supersonic air travel long before the first Concordes took off on January 21, 1976 ushering in a short-lived era of Super Sonic Travel [SST].

State sales tax revenue totaled $3.9 billion in June

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.92 billion in June, 6.8 percent more than in June 2022. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June.

Life with Barbie

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
As dismayed as it may be for the “woke” folk among us, the fact is that some 90% of threeto- ten year old American girls still own one or more Barbie dolls, according to Mattel, the company that introduced the iconic toys 60 years ago.
AgriLife experts warn of an increase in mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife

AgriLife experts warn of an increase in mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife

What is West Nile virus?

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Wide-ranging mosquito airborne disease could affect pets, livestock and humans Recent rainfall has led to a mosquito population increase across all regions of Texas.
Some members of the mosquito genus Aedes — small, black mosquitoes with white stripes on their back and legs — are known vectors for viral infections, including dengue fever, yellow fever, the Zika virus and chikungunya. Photo courtesy of Miranda Hopper

Some members of the mosquito genus Aedes — small, black mosquitoes with white stripes on their back and legs — are known vectors for viral infections, including dengue fever, yellow fever, the Zika virus and chikungunya. Photo courtesy of Miranda Hopper

Mosquito populations boom after rains

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Tips on mosquito types and ways to prevent, control and repel A rain event will often soon be followed by an explosion in the mosquito population. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert has information on the types of mosquitoes that may appear and tips on how to control or repel them.

Legislature reaches agreement on property tax cuts

Randall Luker
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
After months of wrangling over how to best cut Texas property taxes, both houses of the Texas Legislature have reached a consensus that combines some features of the House and Senates’ competing versions and offers reductions for residential and business taxes and even a benefit for renters.
Mooney seeking another term as sheriff

Mooney seeking another term as sheriff

Mooney seeking another term as sheriff

Randall Luker
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney issued the following statement as he seeks another term Orange County Sheriff. It’s been an honor serving as your Sheriff for the past four years, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support.
The SE corner of the Highway 12-FM 1132 intersection is a construction hotspot with two commercial properties being developed currently. A Valero gas/convenience store, background, is making progress after a delay in the availability of underground gas tanks slowed construction while its neighbor in the foreground will be a Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Combo store. Courtesy Photo

The SE corner of the Highway 12-FM 1132 intersection is a construction hotspot with two commercial properties being developed currently. A Valero gas/convenience store, background, is making progress after a delay in the availability of underground gas tanks slowed construction while its neighbor in the foreground will be a Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Combo store. Courtesy Photo

The SE corner of the Highway 12-FM 1132 intersection is a construction hotspot with two commercial properties being developed currently

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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