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Cornyn reverses filibuster stance U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate’s filibuster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should pass with a simple majority, the San Antonio Express-News reported. Cornyn said the change should be made to advance the so-called SAVE America Act, legislation pushed…
Read MoreA Word from the Mayor
Victory or Death: A vision becomes reality in Pearsall As of the writing of this article on March 5, 2026, this day is uniquely symbolic. 190 years ago on March 5, 1836, Col. William B. Travis and 185 of his fellow patriots stood watch over the walls of an old abandoned Spanish Mission near the…
Read MoreQuakes prompt officials to limit disposal wells
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Texas Railroad Commission has suspended nearly two dozen permits that allow oil and gas companies to inject saltwater into the ground, which regulators say has contributed to increased earthquakes of greater magnitude in West Texas. The Austin American Statesman reported the 23 disposal wells hold hundreds of thousands of barrels of produced…
Read MoreGrants: a substantial benefit to our city
I would like to touch on progress we’ve made in 2023 and what our agenda is for 2024. This week’s focus is on grants. Grants consist of funds awarded to the city from sources, both state and federal. The city of Pearsall has applied for and received multiple grants in recent years. In that time…
Read MoreBlack cats and flatulence
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE In all honesty, Earth neither knows nor cares that we recently completed another circuit around the sun because, well, she’s been doing this for billions of years and she didn’t create the 12-month calendar by which we measure the passage of time. Sure, she depends on these massive loops around…
Read MoreLooking for Ozempic? Spot a scam before you buy phony medicine
When demand for something exceeds its supply, scammers are quick to take advantage. It’s happened recently with popular toys, baby formula, and even rental cars. Now, it’s happening with Ozempic, a prescription-only drug for people with Type 2 diabetes. Scammers are aware of the drug’s popularity for weight loss, and they’re targeting folks looking for…
Read MoreSpate of new laws effective Jan. 1
After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality. The Austin American-Statesman reported on SB 17, a new law that institutes a ban on programs and policies “designed or implemented in reference…
Read MoreLegal groups sue to stop new immigration law
The ink was barely dry on a law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott that makes unauthorized entry into the United States a state crime before a lawsuit was filed by civil rights groups and El Paso County challenging its constitutionality. The Austin American-Statesman reported the suit was filed in an Austin federal court by the…
Read MoreProperty tax cuts go into effect
A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31. The cuts come in the form of increased home exemptions, lower school district rates, and limiting the amount property…
Read MoreWith all the wrong screwdrivers
Something rather special happens at this time every year, and it’s sure to bring a smile to faces young and old alike. The young children of our communities have written their letters to Santa Claus, and we are pleased to publish them in a special edition just before Christmas. I should tell you here that…
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