Gov. Greg Abbott said late last week that the statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country stands at 135, and the number of persons missing has dropped to three.
Around town you see a lot of grown-up bushes on lots. I have done a little research and most of these lots are owned by people who live out of town or are deceased. They pay taxes on these lots.
The Atlanta Independent School District announced today it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2025 -2026 school year. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.
The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) will host a free U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Roundtable Lender Training on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The half-day session is designed for lenders and banking professionals seeking current guidance on SBA lending programs and processes.
