A large group of people gathered for a debate in Texarkana between the incumbent, Gary VanDeaver, and challenging candidate Chris Spencer on May 16, 2024, in Texarkana. The debate was sponsored by the Texarkana Gazette and was held in the Truman Arnold Building, on the Texarkana College Campus.
Generations ago, the dry and dusty West was seen as a lifeline for a special set of patients, specifically those seeking the dry air in the belief it would cure a variety of ailments. Charles C. Butt was one such patient. Once a successful pharmacist, contracting the dreaded tuberculosis meant he and his family had to give up everything in a desperate bid to save his life. One family’s desperation would lead to an unexpected opportunity and lead to the creation of one of Texas’s most successful grocery store chains, H-E-B.
The Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to attend the annual Texas Chamber of Commerce Executive Conference in Galveston. This esteemed conference, scheduled to take place June 24th-June 26th brings together chamber leaders from across the state to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore innovative strategies for community development and economic growth.
Transportation Considerations for our Collective Future
Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers. The Austin American- Statesman reported the Democrats sent a letter, written by Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, calling for a 30-day special session focused on both increasing per-student funding and investing more in school safety.
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