Gov. Jimmy Allred became governor of Texas in a desperate time for Texas. The Great Depression created many hardships for families and crippled state finances. Though he had met with several defeats and reverses in his life, Allred’s persistence guided Texas in a difficult time and cemented lasting changes for the state.
The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for inschool prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
Hospitals watch as children fill the wards. The diagnosis, numbering in the hundreds, would be the same: the dreaded measles. In what could be a scene from a century past is now the grim reality of communities across portions of West Texas and New Mexico with a new measles outbreak. Measles, a disease that once killed millions, is now roaring back with a new outbreak.
Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers.
(New Boston) - State Representative Gary VanDeaver (R-New Boston) was recently informed that there have been four cases of measles confirmed in Lamar County. Rep. VanDeaver said: “The Paris-Lamar County Health District confirmed Thursday afternoon there are currently four cases of measles in the county. I hope those infected with the measles will take all precautions to treat their infections so they can quickly heal. Measles is a very contagious, serious viral illness and can cause long-term conditions if its symptoms are not properly treated.
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