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Early voting in Texas’ November 7 constitutional amendment election begins on Monday, October 23, and ends on Friday, November 3. Voters in Hemphill County may cast early ballots by personal appearance at the Hemphill County Courthouse.

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AUSTIN—Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson is reminding Texans to prepare for the upcoming constitutional amendment election on November 7.

Jack Lloyd Gill was born December 6, 1931, in Lipscomb County Texas to Leland Henry Gill and Clara Cocanowen McAllister. Jack passed from this life on September 13, 2023, at the age of 91. Jack began his adult life serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was proud of being a veteran.

WITH TRUST IN GOVERNMENT WANING, a Texas law can help keep a closer watch on public officials. Even citizens who continue to have faith in government can use this law to stay better informed. How is taxpayer money spent? What’s happening behind the scenes as government decisions are made?

AUSTIN —Last week, the Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Texans will vote on these amendments as a part of the November 7 Election. Below is the ballot order as drawn.

Child well-being in Texas is on the ropes, with a new study showing significant declines in third grade reading, eighth grade math proficiency and the number of young children attending preschool and Kindergarten.

Just-retired Canadian High School Athletic Director Chris Koetting will be honored as the 201st inductee into the 65th Annual Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame. A ceremony will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, June 11, at the Grand Plaza of the Amarillo Civic Center.

Clock ticking on moving bills The clock is ticking on getting bills out of the House and to the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week in a story in the Austin American-Statesman.