February 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott, in a State of the State address last Thursday, outlined his seven top priorities for the ongoing legislative session before an invitation- only audience at a manufacturing facility in San Marcos, the Austin American- Statesman reported. Those priorities include $4 billion for border security, property tax relief and more school choice for parents, which he called “education freedom.” He avoided use of the word “vouchers.’

In a battle for the fourth and final playoff berth out of District 24-3A, Boling outlasted Brazos 52-47 in double overtime to punch its ticket for the playoffs and eliminate the Cougars from the playoff chase in a contest played in East Bernard.

As your state senator, I am deeply honored to represent nearly one million Texans from the piney woods of Montgomery County to the shores of Rockport. Whether you live in a city, suburb or remote rural area, my goal is always to build a better Texas for our children and grandchildren.

For Brateicka Mock, this year was a season that featured a lot of learning and trusting in the program. Mock was in her first year at the helm of the Sealy girls’ varsity basketball program this year and directed the team to the playoffs and a first-round win as well.

E arlier this month, Americans reflected on the 20-year anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster that took the lives of all seven astronauts on board. On Feb.

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.96/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 22.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 6.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.45 per gallon.

Steve Gates of Sealy, Tx. went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2023.