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Four big moves from the Lege in 2025

Four big moves from the Lege in 2025

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Four big moves from the Lege in 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights: • Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November.
More than 4 million real Christmas trees sold in Texas annually

More than 4 million real Christmas trees sold in Texas annually

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More than 4 million real Christmas trees sold in Texas annually

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— Real Christmas trees are an important contributor to the Texas economy, according to Texas A&M Forest Service, with more than 4 million sold each year. That generated a total economic contribution of $812.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

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Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body “Have yourself a merry little Christmas.It may be your last. Next year we may all be living in the past.Faithful friends who were dear to us Will be near to us no more.
STAR OF THE SHOW A simple Bundt cake can easily be a showstopper for your table, especially when it’s as dense and decadent as this Coconut Cream Pound Cake. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

STAR OF THE SHOW A simple Bundt cake can easily be a showstopper for your table, especially when it’s as dense and decadent as this Coconut Cream Pound Cake. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Coconut cream pound cake

Angelina L
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body Delight your family and guests with a stunning dessert table. Dressing the table with your finest linens and holiday décor emphasizes how special the celebration is.
Got a small space? Grow a tiny Christmas tree

Got a small space? Grow a tiny Christmas tree

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Got a small space? Grow a tiny Christmas tree

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body CUISINE & CULTUREGardeners wanting a live Christmas tree but have little space for a fresh cut tree the Norfolk Island Pine can substitute as a sweet, tiny Christmas tree.
Christmas is a fur piece away

Christmas is a fur piece away

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Christmas is a fur piece away

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body Fur coats are in. Especially old ones.Not so long ago society frowned on fur-wearers because animals had to die. Minks or chinchillas or whatever.Is it minks or mink? I just looked it up. The “s” is optional. It’s enough to make me think of Minsk, but we won’t go there.
VALLEY CELEBRATES MR. ELLIOTT

VALLEY CELEBRATES MR. ELLIOTT

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VALLEY CELEBRATES MR. ELLIOTT

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body VALLEY CELEBRATES MR. ELLIOTT for his dedication and hard work as he studied and passed his superintendent’s exam last week.
Supreme Court upholds state’s redrawn congressional map

Supreme Court upholds state’s redrawn congressional map

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Supreme Court upholds state’s redrawn congressional map

Texas Press Association
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Body AUSTIN— The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to reverse a lower court’s ruling and uphold the mid-decade redrawn congressional map for Texas sent candidates scrambling to file or opt to retire with the filing deadline on Monday, Dec. 8.
The gift of traditions

The gift of traditions

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The gift of traditions

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMHaving raised one Red Raider and one Aggie, I am enjoying watching my daughters revel in this year’s college football season. Both are living the fan dream.