Perspectives

Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding

Sat, 01/18/2025 - 12:00am

The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News that the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and purposes of state agencies that serve the public.

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For once the Indians win a battle

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 12:00am

Although everything was in their favor, the Kickapoos, who were only passing through West Texas to Mexico, went out of their way to avoid a fight on Jan. 8, 1865.

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Rodent health

Sat, 01/11/2025 - 12:00am

Say, do you have rats at home? I’m talking about critters with fuzzy ears and whiskers who slither around the house after dark, pick up crumbs, and eat from the dog’s bowl.