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Rogers: Austin’s plan to silence local government

    Rogers: Austin’s plan to silence local government

In this week’s column, Glenn Rogers talks about the war on taxpayer-funded lobbying.

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TxDOT expects April completion of long-delayed U.S. Highway 183 North construction, depending on weather

    TxDOT expects April completion of long-delayed U.S. Highway 183 North construction, depending on weather

Stephens County Judge Michael Roach pointed out in an email that the ongoing construction has created significant challenges for the local community.

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Former Breckenridge residents receive lengthy sentences in Oklahoma child abuse case

    Former Breckenridge residents receive lengthy sentences in Oklahoma child abuse case

Two former Breckenridge residents received lengthy prison sentences after pleading guilty to charges involving a 15-year-old child who was found tied up near a chicken coop in Washington County, Oklahoma, last summer.

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Rogers: Texas Republicans are claiming a voucher mandate. They made it up.

    Rogers: Texas Republicans are claiming a voucher mandate. They made it up.

This column originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News, where Glenn Rogers is a contributing columnist.

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Local Toys for Tots coordinator continues 36-year mission to support community children

  Local Toys for Tots coordinator continues 36-year mission to support community children

For 36 years, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Doug Beaty (ret.) has been working to ensure children in Stephens County receive toys during the holiday season through the Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots program.

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County commissioners certify election results, appoint new emergency management coordinator

  County commissioners certify election results, appoint new emergency management coordinator

In recent meetings, the Stephens County Commissioners Court addressed a diverse agenda, including certifying election results, tightening burial assistance requirements, and recognizing veterans.

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Stephens County Commissioners honor hospital administrator, staff in Rural Health Day proclamation

  Stephens County Commissioners honor hospital administrator, staff in Rural Health Day proclamation

National Rural Health Day is Nov. 21.

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Stephens County Commissioner O’Dell to retire at year’s end

  Stephens County Commissioner O’Dell to retire at year’s end

Eric O’Dell, Stephens County Commissioner for Precinct 4, has announced his retirement and resignation.

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Moderation is the answer to our polarization; extremism is a sign of weakness, not strength

  Moderation is the answer to our polarization; extremism is a sign of weakness, not strength

The following OpEd piece was originally published in the Dallas Morning News on Sunday, Oct 27.

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Stephens County Commissioners approve budget and tax rate, leave burn ban off

  Stephens County Commissioners approve budget and tax rate, leave burn ban off

The Stephens County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and meeting Monday morning, Sept. 16, to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget, 2024 tax rate and the status of the county’s burn ban.

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