Texas Senate Takes On School Vouchers, COVID Vacs, Border Security, Human Trafficking
Senate committees heard testimony Tuesday related to three of the four topics laid out for consideration in this session by the governor: school choice, border security, and vaccine mandates. The Senate Education Committee approved the Senate’s school choice proposal in the form of
School Choice And Border Security Take Center Stage At Special Session
Controversial SCHOOL CHOICE and BORDER SECURITY take center stage as Texas 88th Legislature begins special session. The Texas 88th Legislature began its third special session Monday, with Governor Greg Abbott calling lawmakers back into Austin to consider the issue of legislation that will
Simone Biles Becomes World’s Most Decorated And Dominant Gymnast
Simone Biles, who returned to her first competition since she withdrew from five out of six events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, returns with a vengeance. By Roz Edward – Atlanta Daily World Olympic champion and gymnastic marvel Simone Biles has earned the
NNPA Condemns Attacks On Israel
By Stacy M. Brown In a joint statement released on Saturday, October 7, NNPA Chair Bobby Henry and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. unequivocally condemned the devastating acts of violence perpetrated against the Jewish people and the nation of
“Not Here For Very Long”
By Michael Guido A soldier wrote his dad from a combat zone in a war-torn country. In the upper left-hand corner under his name he wrote, “Not Here for Very Long.” True of the soldier – true of each of us. Life at
What Kids Need To Know About Giving
By Mary Hunt If you are committed to teaching your kids how the world operates, and you should be, teach them about money. You can use financial principles to teach everything from math problems to social issues. That’s because money is about values,
4 Tips To Help With Increasing Car Insurance Rates
There is little we can do control the rising costs of vehicle repairs or medical costs. But there may be some actions you can take which could help you lower your insurance premiums. By Mechele Agbayani Mills Do you get a pit in
Honey, Let’s Talk: How To Develop Financial Harmony
By Mary Hunt Emotional intimacy is the key to a healthy marriage and necessary for developing financial harmony. The secret to creating emotional intimacy is for each of you to meet the needs that are most important to the other. Emotional intimacy is
Do You Want To Lower Your Home Insurance Costs?
Does it feel like you’re paying too much for your home insurance? The following tips could help you to save money. Make sure you’re getting all your discounts. Ask your insurance agent or company about discounts you may be eligible for, such as:
BBB To Host “Secure Your ID” Day Shredding Events
Better Business Bureau (BBB), serving Central East Texas, will be hosting three “Secure Your ID” shredding events in October and November to help consumers and businesses securely destroy documents and help prevent identity theft. These services are provided for FREE and attendees are