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Council starts over after bond vote failure
Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.comWith the city’s $192.46 million bond referendum left in tatters, Midlothian municipal leaders are going back to the drawing board to figure out what happened — and how to be more successful next time.“A result like this tells me we have work to do, both in how we listen and in how we explain…
Business
Brookshire’s continues Christmas food drive
Staff reportTYLER — Brookshire Grocery Co. is continuing a longtime holiday tradition with its 45th annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive, inviting customers to join the company in helping families and individuals facing food insecurity this holiday season. From now through Dec. 24, customers at Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, FRESH by Brookshire’s and…
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Opinion
Bill Hancock: The best stories veterans carry with them
Every veteran has a unique story when they enter the military. Most people want to listen to war stories and such. Some “war stories” can include a night of partying in a foreign city, foreign port or on post. The stories that don’t include battle can be as interesting as those that do.I was a…
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Harrison calls for special session to address emergency powers
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com State Rep. Brian Harrison, whose District 10 includes Ellis County, has asked Governor-Elect Gina Hinojosa to support him as he calls for a special session of the Texas Legislature to pass legislation that would limit the powers of the governor.Hinojosa, a Democrat, defeated Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, in the Nov. 3 election.…
