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GOP win raises stakes for Cornyn’s leadership bid

GOP win raises stakes for Cornyn’s leadership bid

With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, had previously announced he would step down as party leader. Republicans will hold at least a 53-45 edge in January, with Senate races in two states still undecided as of Friday morning.

TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

Johnny Ringo led a life filled with violence. Though he was famous for his last months in Arizona, fate also brought him to Texas for a time. What turned him to a life of crime remains uncertain; but in his short, blood-soaked life, he left a deep impact on the history of the West.

Insurance hikes make affordable housing tougher

Insurance hikes make affordable housing tougher

A growing number of Texas homeowners are forgoing buying homeowners insurance as premiums skyrocket, according to a recent report from the Texas comptroller. Recent natural disasters – hurricanes, severe storms and wildfires – have prompted some insurers to limit or even eliminate coverage in Texas. Daniel Oney, research director of the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, says premium increases in Texas have outpaced the rest of the country.

HealthCARE Express Donates Life-Saving LifeVac Device to Atlanta Methodist Day School

Atlanta, TX — HealthCARE Express is proud to announce the donation of a LifeVac device to Atlanta Methodist Day School, underscoring their commitment to the health and safety of children in the community. The LifeVac is a critical, life-saving device designed to prevent choking by quickly and effectively clearing a blocked airway, making it an invaluable tool in school settings.

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