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Odessa Family Reunited with Adopted Daughter After Haiti Crisis Delayed Her Homecoming

02/28/2025 - 15:38 , by lucasbanda

After nearly two years of uncertainty, an Odessa family has finally welcomed their adopted daughter home from Haiti, overcoming bureaucratic delays and a country in crisis following its 2024 government collapse.

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Pfluger’s Congressional Review Act Ends Natural Gas Tax

02/26/2025 - 16:33 , by denverpaul7

Congressman August Pfluger’s Congressional Review Act to reverse former President Joe Biden’s natural gas tax passed through the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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‘Make Texas Healthy Again’ Plan Targets Processed Foods, SNAP Purchases

02/26/2025 - 10:33 , by lucasbanda

Texas lawmakers are pushing for stricter regulations on processed foods and nutrition education under the “Make Texas Healthy Again” legislative package, aiming to reduce chronic disease and obesity across the state.

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Texas House Unveils New Private School Voucher Proposal

02/20/2025 - 16:38 , by lucasbanda

The Texas House’s priority proposal that would let families use public funds for their children’s private schooling diverges from the Senate plan when it comes to how much money students would receive, which applicants would take priority and how the program accommodates students with disabilities.

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Pfluger: Israel Has Right to Eliminate Evil Terrorist Network

02/20/2025 - 11:45 , by denverpaul7

Congressman August Pfluger released a statement in response to Israel receiving the bodies of four innocent hostages who were murdered by Hamas and paraded through the streets of Gaza.

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Gov. Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Response To Statewide Weather Threats

02/18/2025 - 09:16 , by lucasbanda

Governor Greg Abbott provided an update during a press conference on Texas' response to wildfire threats in West Texas, potential flash flooding in East Texas, and severe winter weather impacting large portions of the state following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin.

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Filing Closes: Every Seat Contested in San Angelo’s May 3 Election

02/14/2025 - 17:37 , by lucasbanda

The filing period for San Angelo’s May 3, 2025, municipal election has officially closed, with multiple candidates entering races for mayor and city council seats.

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Longtime Business Leader, Community Advocate Announces Bid for San Angelo City Council

02/14/2025 - 17:11 , by lucasbanda

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Drew Darby Named Chairman of House Committee on Energy Resources

02/13/2025 - 15:27 , by denverpaul7

San Angelo native and State Representative Drew Darby was named the new chairman of the House Committee on Energy Resources on Thursday.

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Pfluger Introduces Bill to Expand Broadband Access

02/13/2025 - 13:17 , by denverpaul7

Congressmen August Pfluger and Darren Soto reintroduced bipartisan legislation to improve transparency and efficiency in the broadband deployment process, which will help close the digital divide for rural Americans.

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Bill Filed in Texas House to Legalize Sports Betting

02/13/2025 - 11:12 , by denverpaul7

If approved, the bill would put a constitutional amendment regarding sports betting in Texas on the November ballot.

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Pfluger Declares ‘Era of American Energy Dominance Is Back’ at GOP Meeting

02/12/2025 - 17:06 , by lucasbanda

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, hosted U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright at the Committee's weekly meeting to lay out an aggressive path forward for American energy production.

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