Deania Moses, age 70, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born on September 5, 1952, in Eagle Pass, Texas to the late Amelia and Abdalla Moses. Deania’ s commitment was to her family and all the students she spent 37 years teaching. Everyone…

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.84 billion in May, 4.1 percent more than in May 2022. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May. “The rate of sales tax revenue growth…

Abbott noted many bills that were passed during the regular session, which ended around 6 p.m. Monday, but he added that “many critical items remain” and will require multiple special sessions. By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property…

The bill’s sponsor says greater oversight is needed for Texas’ largest county as county officials have vowed to fight the legislation in court. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune June 1, 20236 hours ago Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up…

The House passed a bill without Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s preferred increase to homestead exemptions — then abruptly adjourned for the special session. That basically tells the Senate to take the House bill Gov. Greg Abbott backs or leave it. By Joshua Fechter, Uriel J. García and Alex Nguyen, The…

The 2023 legislative session started with a $32.7 billion surplus. It was mired in Republican infighting and multiple scandals. Then, the House impeached the state’s attorney general. By Kate McGee and Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023 “The regular Texas legislative session started with a record budget surplus…

Always happy to castigate the Texas House, Patrick breaks form to criticize the governor as misinformed and unsympathetic toward homeowners. By Patrick Svitek and Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune May 31, 2023 “Tension over property taxes produces rare public clash between Dan Patrick, Greg Abbott” was first published by The…

Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked. By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune June 1, 2023 “Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee” was…

Por: Selene M. Calderon. El Memorial Day fue celebrado en Eagle Pass,Texas, con una emotiva ceremonia para honrar a los soldados de Estados Unidos que perdieron la vida en diferentes conflictos armados, desde la primera y segunda guerra mundial así como la guerra de Vietnam entre otros enfrentamientos. El evento…

Joshua Roberson and Rajendra Patidar (May 31, 2023) Economic indicators along the border showed mixed responses in March. Employment numbers increased modestly in each of the border Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs), corroborated by a slight increase in unemployment rates and unemployment claims. Both commercial and residential construction has improved. Net…