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Fix West Texas 'creating some momentum,' seeks expansion, more influence to help community's pets
By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 1, 2022
Fix West Texas, a non-profit organization with the purpose of spaying and neutering cats and dogs in West Texas, is expanding rapidly as the group looks to help even more animals, community members and families in the region.
Midland honors organ transplant law namesake Daniel Kirwan
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 5, 2021
This week, the City of Midland proclaimed August 24th to be Daniel Kirwan Day.
Abbott 'can't wait to sign' House-approved bail reform measure into law
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 3, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives has passed a Republican-backed bail reform bill with significant support.
Abbott signs laws expanding telehealth services and improving broadband internet access
By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 31, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed a bill expanding access to telehealth services, and another to expedite the spread of broadband internet access across the state of Texas.
'Texas breeds innovation' – Abbott recognizes Grapevine's Funk for Blue Origin space mission
By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 29, 2021
While the most well-known passenger on this month's landmark Blue Origin flight was undoubtedly Amazon owner and billionaire Jeff Bezos, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently recognized fellow Texan and 82-year-old aviator Wally Funk, who became the oldest human to travel to space.
Biden's push to incentivize unemployment, increase welfare is having 'devastating impact on economy,' Pfluger says
By Caleb Lombardo | May 11, 2021
Though the U.S. appears to be on track to vaccinate a majority of the country in its effort to return the country to normal, the latest U.S. jobs report represents a large setback for the economy and for the sentiment surrounding the economy and stock market.
Landgraf recognizes UTPB Falcons after 'gutsy win'
By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 11, 2021
Texas State Rep. Brooks Landgraf recognized his hometown collegiate football team on the House floor in a speech of recognition.
Paxton: Texans forced to pay to 'sustain the services our state must provide to illegal aliens'
By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 11, 2021
In recent months, the topic of illegal immigration and the impact that it has from a financial standpoint has been brought the forefront of national political discussion.
Lawmakers recognize Texas Energy Day to stress importance of energy sector
By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 4, 2021
The 2021 Texas Energy Day was hosted at the Capitol and organized by the Texas Oil and Gas Association.
Pfluger refutes claim made by Biden about recent uptick in migrants at southern border, 'This is blatantly wrong'
By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 4, 2021
With controversy surrounding the current situation at the U.S. southern border in recent weeks, Rep. August Pfluger, whose district is near the border and contains several facilities designed to house those that are detained at the southern border, is taking aim at President Joe Biden for his insistence that the recent uptick in migrants is due to a natural, repeating, cyclical trend that occurs every year.
Seliger: Placement of minors at the border designed to 'avoid soliciting input from local law enforcement'
By Caleb Lombardo | Mar 28, 2021
State Sen. Kel Seliger has publicly urged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to file an injunction that would stop the placement of unaccompanied minors at a holding facility that is located in Midland County.
Odessa College expands degree offerings with support from ExxonMobil
By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 3, 2020
With ExxonMobil's help, Odessa College started offering a four-year bachelor of applied arts and sciences degree in leadership and management.