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Operation Lone Star Boosts Border Response With New Marine Barriers

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott released a statement on the Texas Legislature’s passage of historic property tax cut legislation during Special Session #2: “I made a promise to Texans during my campaign that the State of Texas would use at least $13.5 billion from our historic budget surplus to provide substantial relief to property taxpayers across Texas. Today, we will deliver even more with over $18 billion in property tax cuts. The Texas House and Senate fulfilled our promise with an agreement that delivers a comprehensive, long-lasting solution to increasingly burdensome property tax bills. I thank my partners in the Texas Legislature for coming together to honor the best interests of hardworking Texans who want to own their property—not rent it from the government. I look forward to signing this legislation into law to provide Texans with the largest property tax cut in Texas history.”

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The newest proposal comes as the Legislature continues wrangling over the issue in the second special session this year. The bill, proposed by Rep. John Bryant, D- Dallas, is a combination of previous proposals with the added wrinkle of providing benefits for renters, who do not directly pay property taxes. The proposal also would raise the state’s per-student funding to public schools by $1,000 and give a permanent annual raise of $4,300 for teachers.“Our effort is one that recognizes that you can’t talk about property taxes without talking about public education,” Bryant said of his proposal to raise the state’s basic allotment for school funding by $ 1,000. The Senate has already passed a proposal to increase the homestead exemption to $100,000 and give a $2,000 pay hike for teachers in urban districts and a $6,000 increase to teachers in rural districts over the next two years.

God has blessed us with the ability to remember. Everyone has memories. One of my fondest memories is of Doctor M.A. Treadwell. Not a whole lot of people know that it was he, who enabled me stay in the Seminary.

RANGER FFA- Our first full day of convention has come to an end

C’mon out and join us at the Cottonwood Community Center Friday, July 28th for this month’s dinner and music. We’ll be serving John Wayne Casserole and all the fixin’s. Dinner is served 5 PM – 7 PM or until we run out! Music starts at 5:30 and features country and the classics. The $10 donation per plate supports the Cottonwood Historical Association and its preservation of the Community Center.

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Everyone is invited to ‘A Night about Wellness’ on Thursday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m., at Myrtle Wilks Community Center. You are sure to leave motivated, in control and excited about your future health.

CISCO HIGH SCHOOL FFA--Fifteen Cisco FFA members attended the Texas State FFA Convention in Dallas

GRAHAM LIVESTOCK COMMISSION, LLC Sale Every Monday Starting at 10:00 AM, Graham, Texas (940) 549-0078 July 17, 2023 Receipts were 2260 including 550 Packer cows, Bred Cows, and Pairs.1710 Yearlings and Calves. We had 261 consignors and 55 buyers. Packer cows were steady. Packer bulls were steady. Young replacement cows and pairs were steady. The market for steers and heifers weighing 500# and under were steady to strong. The market for steers and heifers weighing over 500# were steady. We had a good run of cattle with the market being steady on last week’s higher market.

Turkey orders for county and majors are due to the Extension Office by 5 p.m. Monday, July 31st.

Texas Family Defense Committee welcomes Wes Virdell of Brady to the Myrtle Wilks Community Center, 1498 I-20 in Cisco, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27. Wes will recap second amendment legislation in the 88th Texas Legislature.

Heavenly Father, I believe you are God. You are the Creator of Heaven and Earth. You are the God of eternity. You are the ‘Lover’ of my soul.

Isham Lamb reported in the Cisco American, February 9, 1929, that Red Gap was the first post office in western Eastland County, one and one-half miles west of the railroad crossing that became the town of Cisco in 1881. Red Gap had begun in 1877, a tent city when the railroad came through a gap of red hills, but it had begun largely because its location was near crossroads of several early trails and roads.

The name Dave Campbell is literally synonymous with Texas football. His titular magazine on all things football in Texas is anticipated each year by football fanatics, coaches and sports writers. It heralds both the unofficial end of summer and the kickoff of another thrilling gridiron season.

Cisco High School Schedule Pickup, Yearbook Pickup, New Student Registration Wednesday, August 2, 9 AM to 3 PM Cisco Jr. High Schedule Pickup, Yearbook Pickup, New Student Registration

CISCO FFA LONE STAR DEGREE RECIPIENTS--Eight Cisco FFA members earned and received their Lone Star Degrees at the State FFA Convention

Braley Brunson represented the Lady Loboes in the Texas Girls Coaches Association 1A-4A All-Star game at Arlington Lamar High School

The SEASON Tickets for the HOME Cisco Lobo Football Games will go on sale to the PRESENT Season Ticket Holders on MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023, at the Administration Building, 1503 Leggett.

Cisco Elementary New Student Registration will be held Tuesday, July 25 at Cisco Elementary School 503 W. 11th St. in Cisco from 9 AM- 2 PM.

Autumn Fought represented the Lady Loboes as a member of Team Texas at the 2023 Junior National Track and Field Meet. She placed in all track events and set a lot of PRs.

Ryleigh Whitaker

Independence Day events in Eastland County concluded Saturday with a 4th of July Patriotic Concert held by Eastland County Community Band & Choir at the modern Ranger College auditorium.

Morton Valley EE Club and the Eastland Extension Office wish to thank Brian Schaefer for his wonderful program on Bee Keeping.