Hundreds of new laws go into effect
A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents.
A few examples of the new law include:
First responders, veterans and families from around the Texas Panhandle will gather at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center on Monday morning, September 11, at 8:30, as a remembrance and to honor those heroes who were lost in the terrorist attacks 22 years ago that cost almost 3,000 lives on American soil.
Honor guards from the Amarillo Police and Fire Departments will be joined by the Potter and Randall County Sheriff’s offices to salute the sacrifices of those fallen heroes who lost their lives that day. The 11th is Texas First Responders Day.
AUSTIN—With Texas voters preparing to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment to help finance water projects, Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced the publication of his agency’s report, Texas Water: Present and Future Needs 2023 (PDF), which echoes critical water issues highlighted in the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) latest plan.
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On Thursday, August 24, the Canadian ISD board of trustees held a public hearing to discuss and receive comments on the school district’s 2023-24 budget and tax rate. No members of the public attended, and no questions or comments were submitted.
Andy Holloway, County Extension Agent ANR, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Hemphill County, has received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents. He accepted the award during the 2023 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
A fire on the IV Ranch east of Canadian burned 1,957 acres of grassland Thursday. Fifteen area fire departments and the Texas Forest Service were engaged in the 7-1/2-hour battle to stop its spread.
As the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 looms, the Canadian Volunteer Fire Department has again announced plans for its fourth annual tribute to the firefighters who responded to the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center in New York City.
Taylor Moore, author of Down Range and Firestorm, is bringing his just-released third book in the popular Garrett Kohl series with him to Canadian this week for an autograph party at the Stumblin’ Goat Saloon.
Moore will be at The Goat from 5-7 pm on Friday, Sept. 1, for the release of his new book, Ricochet. Copies will be available for purchase and for autographs.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is extending the public comment period seeking public input on a proposal to list the dunes sagebrush lizard as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The public comment period will now be open for 90 days, closing October 2, 2023.
