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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently released the following statement regarding property and franchise tax relief: “When I became Lt. Governor in 2015, the homestead exemption was $15,000, and today, the exemption is now $100,000,” said Patrick. “The largest property tax cut in history has been ceremonially signed into law with the $100,000 homestead exemption as the centerpiece. This $18 billion tax relief package will result in savings of $1,250 to $1,450 for the average Texas homeowner. This is permanent tax relief that Texans will receive every year in the future.

Heat related deaths have declined in recent years. Sports officials quit allowing two-aday practices.

It takes a strong, loving coach and administration to sit one of their best players when the state championship is on the line. Not very many coaches and administrations would risk losing the biggest game of the year because a player would not adhere to a rule that is considered minor to many people. Only coaches with the goal of teaching life’s greatest lessons could do such a thing.

Respected Van Zandt County Veterinarian and former Texas House District 2 candidate, Buck VanTrease announced his support for Jill Dutton in the November 7 Special Election. “I am proud to endorse fearless conservative Jill Dutton in the special election for House District 2,” said VanTrease.

I am often asked to research rules and regulations on interscholastic athletics. Serving as a consultant for state athletic regulations on athletics in public schools, I understand rules can be interpreted in many ways. Usually questions are on eligibility, athletic participation, and practice rules. Many times, violations are honest mistakes. How people respond to mistakes demonstrates their true character though.