My Five Cents: Data Privacy/Security Act, School Safety, SFA, TEA Fellowship, Health Care Billing

May 12, 2023 - The first few bills have made it to the Governor’s desk for his signature, which signals the end of session is fast approaching. Of the over 8,000 bills filed this session, just over 100 bills and joint resolutions have been sent to the governor and four have been signed into law.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. House Bill 4 passes the Senate

David's Daily Devotion for May 12

May 12, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Friday, May 12.

This Sunday morning, in churches across America, a moment will be taken to recognize, honor, and pray for the mothers that are present. But on this Mother's Day, many will be remembering those moms that are no longer with us. I take a moment, this morning, to remember.

Diggs Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas

May 11, 2023 - Damien M. Diggs has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas. Diggs was nominated by President Joe Biden on Feb. 2, 2023 and confirmed by the U.S.

David's Daily Devotion for May 11

May 11, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, May 11.

If you're a longtime reader of these daily devotions, then you know that I'm a big fan of quotes. There's a big day coming this Sunday for moms, so here's some quotes to prepare us for Mother's Day.

David's Daily Devotion for May 10

May 10, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, May 10.

National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

May 9, 2023 - Saturday, May 13th marks the 31st anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving – the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food drive.

Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many, hunger.

So, each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from our customers.

These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people in Center who need our help.

David’s Daily Devotion for May 9

May 9, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, May 9.

We focus today on a man who had to wait 70 long years for a job. Are you good at waiting? I'm not. They say that patience is a virtue, but it's not one of my strengths. This man, let's say his name is Charles, was four years old when his mom got her job, let's say it was queen. And last weekend this man finally got to wear the crown, after 70 years of waiting.

"Pea Planting Time is Here" by Greg Grant

Southern peas are both delicious and nutritious.

TCEQ to Propose Rule Update Would Impact Air Quality Standard Permits

May 5, 2023 - The TCEQ’s Executive Director plans to propose a rule amendment to clarify the process for individuals wishing to appeal the Executive Director’s decision to issue an air quality standard permit.

“A New York Minute” By: Neal Murphy

May 5, 2023 - The Attorney General of Alabama, who was denied the Democratic nomination for Governor, was furious. He denounced the people around his opponent as “a bunch of sleazebags. You can see that in a New York minute”.

“If there was any hint of impropriety”, a Dallas police official, eschewing the subjective, was quoted as saying 1980, “They’d be on us in a New York minute”.

In a 1983 television movie, “A Killer in the Family”, someone says of the brutish father played by Robert Mitchum, “He’d kill you in a new York minute”.

Shelby County Today

Menu

Articles