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A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues.

Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported.

Letters to the Editor A matter of convenience or need Today’s economic climate sees the average family struggling to put food on the table and pay their bills. The monthly struggle is difficult and choices need to be made.

I read with amusement your article entitled “County Tables Hazardous materials resolution” in the August 17, 2023 edition of The Mount Vernon News: “The matter discussed at a workshop left the matter of drafting such a resolution with the country’s consultant Susan Olsen. A former employee of various energy companies, Olsen has served as their consultant and coordinator for a solar resolution study”.

Lone Star Chronicl es Allen D. Fisher “Fatigue is the safest sleeping draught.” ― Virginia Woolf, Jacob’s Room What’s worth a good night’s sleep? Can you put a price on it? Afterall, we spend about a third of our lives asleep, and many studies show large amounts of restful sleep lead to more productive lives.

An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44% were likely to close their doors without additional funding.

Letters to the Editor In Fort Worth on July 25 was the awards banquet for the Sheriff’s Association of Texas. The Texas Sheriff’s Association and annual conference has been around for 145 years.

James Rasco joins the Lone Star Chronicles family, writing for Winnsboro. James was born and raised in Mineola.