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Court fight brews over constitutionality of Texas governor’s border arrests

Wed, 01/26/2022 - 12:00am

After months of preliminary courtroom skirmishes, the lines are being drawn for a full-blown legal battle to determine if hundreds of migrants have been illegally arrested under Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security crackdown.

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Texas may get a coastal storm barrier, but will it be too late?

Wed, 01/26/2022 - 12:00am

Through hurricanes and flooding, Jerry Mohn has waited a long time for the federal government to build the kind of protective barrier that could shield Galveston’s coastline from devastating storm surges triggered by massive weather events.

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Mexia sees jump in fuel prices

Wed, 01/26/2022 - 12:00am

Rising fuel prices are frustrating people of all walks of life – even gas station employees.

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Calling all cars ... digitally

Sat, 01/22/2022 - 12:00am

The City of Mexia is updating its communications infrastructure so its citizens can be better served by its police officers, firefighters and others who are often called for assistance.

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COVID surge forces MISD to close again

Sat, 01/22/2022 - 12:00am

COVID is picking up momentum in Limestone County and neighboring counties, and officials continue to encourage those who have not been vaccinated to do so as soon as possible.