Commissioners looking for applications for replacement of JP
Wed, 05/07/2025 - 12:00am
The Milam County Commissioners court met at the county courthouse on April 28 with Judge Bill Whitmire residing.
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Governor prepares to sign school choice into law
Thu, 05/01/2025 - 5:00am
Texas’ first universal school choice legislation is just a signature away from becoming law after the Senate concurred in House amendments to SB 2 Thursday. Abbott said last week he will sign the bill, creating a system that would use a billion dollars in state dollars to fund about 100,000 education savings accounts that parents can use to pay for private school expenses. Rather than request a conference committee to hammer out the differences between the House and Senate version, bill author and Education K-16 Committee chair Senator Brandon Creighton of Conroe asked the Senate to agree with House amendments, which he said strengthened rather than diluted the bill and will implement a program he believes will help thousands of students whose needs aren’t being met in public school. “It’s about putting kids at the center of Texas education policy,” said Creighton. “SB 2 empowers families by giving them the freedom to simply make choices.”
4-H Youth shine at Consumer Decision Making Contest
Thu, 05/01/2025 - 5:00am
Young minds from across the district gathered in Belton on April 24 for the District 8 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest — marking the final 4-H consumer contest of the year for students in grades 3 through 8. With sharp thinking and solid teamwork on display, participants wrapped up the season with impressive performances and big wins.