Democrats rethink strategy as Trump prepares for Congressional Address
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rather than reacting to Trump’s speech in real time, Democrats plan to highlight the impact of his policies. In 2017, a lot of us felt like Donald Trump was an anomaly. In 2025, he won the election. Everybody knows who
Senators roll out Pro-Nutrition Agenda
Junk food to be ineligible for SNAP, more physical education for students, and new food labelling standards. One in five children are obese, and nearly three-fourths of American adults are overweight or obese. Brenham Senator Lois Kolkhorst – Chair of the Senate Health
Senate sends School Choice Bill to House
We understand why families many times across this state are constantly searching for opportunities for a path in education for their specific student, and a customized path that fits their student’s needs. Senator Brandon Creighton By Richard Lee/Special to East Texas Review Following
School Choice, Water, Teacher Pay Raises make Governor’s emergency list
Texas is the most powerful economy in America. Texas is number one for the most new jobs, Texas has been number one for economic development for more than a decade. Texas is the number one best state to start a business… Texas is
Finance Committee begins Budget Hearings
By Richard Lee/ Special to East Texas Review The Senate Finance Committee on Monday began the first in what will be weeks’ worth of hearings on the budget for the 2026-2027 biennium. Chair and Houston Senator Joan Huffman unveiled the base proposal last
Smith County Grabs National Recognition
(Chicago, Illinois) – Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that Smith County, Texas, received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff
89th Texas Legislative session begins with rosy economic outlook
I told everybody it was unprecedented, it was historical… yet here we are with another very large, record carry-over balance. Glenn Hegar – Texas Comptroller Comptroller Glenn Hegar delivers biannual revenue estimate. Photo credit: Comptroller.Texas.Gov. By Richard Lee Legislators will once again have
Smith County Commissioner J Scott Herod Sworn in to Office
I am extremely honored to begin serving the people of Smith County Precinct 3 as their county commissioner. I promise to listen and work hard for you to make our community a great place to live, work and play! Commissioner J Scott Herod
Christina Drewry sworn in to Office as Smith County Precinct 1 Commissioner
I am absolutely privileged and honored to be serving in this role. Commissioner Christina Drewry Judge Sarah Maynard, Commissioner Christina Drewry and Pastor Sam Deville. County Court-at-Law 2 Judge Sarah Maynard administered the oath of office while Flint Baptist Church Pastor Sam Deville
State of the City: Mayor Kristen Ishihara delivers first speech
We are coming together to do great things for Longview, and I’m so excited about what the future holds for us. Kristen Ishihara – Longview Mayor Mayor Kristen Ishihara (center) with Rebcca Berkley and Shuneda Sterrett. Mayor’s address chockfull of brags, honors, and
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