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Melanie Johnson wants to help the vibrant Blinn College Foundation become even better. Johnson has joined the Foundation as its associate director, bringing almost two decades of fundraising experience.

As time runs out next week on the fourth special session, Gov. Greg Abbott said he will continue to fight for school choice, despite the Texas House once again decisively rejecting it when 21 Republicans largely from rural districts joined Democrats in stripping it from a $7.6 billion education bill. The Austin American- Statesman reported it is unclear what Abbott’s next move will be.

As a result of a narcotics investigation by the Westside (HIDTA) Narcotics Task Force, a search warrant resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of methamphetamine, MDMA, Xanax and cash.

The San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, operated by the Texas Historical Commission, will host a fun day of history and learning activities this coming Saturday. Staff and volunteer living historians will demonstrate the trades, crafts and jobs performed by residents of the historic town during its heyday between 1823 and 1836. The programs will be ideal for history-lovers and families looking for engaging and hands-on activities to share with children.

The holiday season has officially started as many Texans gather around the table for Thanksgiving dinner. But for the families of the 1,246 people killed last year in Texas by drunk drivers, holiday seasons will never be the same.