Opinion

This column was originally intended to run in the March 9 publication of the Meteor but did not due to space constraints Have you and your family received the COVID inoculation? Please, please reconsider... do this for yourself, do this for your family, do this for your neighbor, do this for your community...

Last week, Texans from ever corner of the state celebrated our Independence Day. Let us never forget that momentous day on March 2, 1836, when 59 Texas delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos and declared our independence from the tyrannical government of Mexico. With the final battle of the Texas Revolution occurring at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, the Republic of Texas was born. Texas remained a sovereign state until 1846 at which time it was annexed and became the 28th state admitted to the Union. That same vision of freedom and pride for which our ancestors fought so fiercely continues to this day. Each one of us bears a responsibility to preserve and share our legacy as we work to build an even brighter Texas for our children and future generations of Texans. God bless Texas!

State Comptroller Glenn Hegar began touring a dozen Texas communities this month to get insight from Texans about internet access and to receive input as the state develops its first comprehensive broadband internet plan.

Have you and your family received the COVID inoculation? Please, please reconsider... do this for yourself, do this for your family, do this for your neighbor, do this for your community...

Continued from Feb. 16 publication column MCFA history, both old and new (Part 1) 1986 proved to be a hard one for MCFA, and President Jimmy Fite blamed it on “hard times”.

Recently, our office was fortunate enough to see large groups from the district in and around the Texas Capitol. I want to remind you that we are always open and willing to meet with constituents or set up a tour of your State Capitol. So, whether during spring break in the coming months or sometime during summer vacation with your family, please do not hesitate to call if we can be of assistance.

PART 1 Madison County Fair Association’s annual event looms! The 42nd fair starts March 5 with check-in of art, handicrafts, family and consumer science items, and photography items, meaning that MCFA workers have been working and planning at length already! The rodeo is scheduled for March 17-18. Fair opening ceremonies are scheduled for March 17, with the fairgrounds then to be buzzing through March 26.

Have you and your family received the COVID inoculation? Please, please reconsider... do this for yourself, do this for your family, do this for your neighbor, do this for your community...

As we approach the upcoming Primary Elections on March 1, I would like to remind everyone that early voting begins on Monday, February 14 and ends on February 25. This will be the first election held under the newly drawn political districts and will include candidates running for federal, state, local, and judicial offices. Though I always encourage folks to vote early to avoid waiting in line to cast your ballot, what’s most important is that you make plans to participate in the process and have your voice heard by exercising the right to vote. For more information on early voting locations, what you’ll need to bring with you to the polling locations, or any other questions you may have, please call our office or visit votetexas.gov.

Voters who go to the polls for municipal and school board elections on May 7 will also be asked to decide on two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order last week for the two proposed amendments, both dealing with property taxes.