Abbott signs animal welfare bills

On June 18, four historic animal welfare bills passed into law. During this legislative session, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) pushed for all four bills: SB 876, HB 4164, HB 3660, and HB 598.

Pet Talk

The best place to be when the sweltering summer weather arrives is inside with air conditioning, yet livestock outside of air-conditioned barns often need other ways to beat the heat. Dr.

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“There are more than 20,000 castles in Germany. Most of them are at least 100 years old and have been turned into museums, hotels, or cultural centers.

Caution, stop and Go

What’s your honest opinion? Do red lights interfere with your schedule? My husband doesn’t like sitting at big city red lights. They take so long to change. Personally, I prefer red lights over 4-way stop signs. Red lights take the guess work out of stopping and proceeding into traffic.

Trusting God’s Plan

In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will. Ephesians 1:11 My mind was numb, as I walked home from the business meeting.

Inspections eliminated in most Texas counties

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that will eliminate the annual vehicle inspection requirement for most vehicles in Texas.

Paxton case still in court

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled last Wednesday that the securities fraud case against now-suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton’s should remain in Houston. The ruling settles a key issue in the 8-year-old case as Paxton faces an impeachment trial in the Texas Senate this summer.

Hart Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Senaida De La Fuente was named Hart ISD’s 2023 Teacher of the Year and honored at the end- of- school staff luncheon. De La Fuente is a special education teacherforHart,whereshe has worked many years and has taught children from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Terrific Tuesdays

Underwood, Bella earn MACH

Debbie Underwood, of Dimmitt, and Bella, her 5-year-old, 14-pound, registered Miniature Schnauzer, competed on June 9 in Midland, Texas at the Desert Paws Obedience Club Agility Trial and were justly rewarded for fantastic job.