From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell

The 87th Legislative Session adjourned delivering major conservative victories despite the unprecedented challenges that were brought by the pandemic and winter storm Uri.

Senate Closes Session With Major Grid Reform

The Senate approved legislation that would require weatherization of critical energy facilities and completely overhaul the management and oversight structure of the organization that oversees the state electric grid.

Sam Houston State University Spring Grads List

The following area students received degrees during the 2021 Spring semester at Sam Houston State University.

Iowa State University Spring Dean’s List

More than 10,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2021 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.

I Lift My Lamp

Last Monday was Flag Day, and it’s a good time to be thinking about our national symbols.

Alpha Tau Ends the Year—“Popping into Summer!”—and Installs New Members

The theme of the Alpha Tau meeting was “Popping into Summer!” Members brought lists of their favorite movies, books, and television shows to share and discuss, encouraging each other to try out some of the new choices of entertainment for the summer.

Southern Arkansas University Dean’s List Spring 2021

Southern Arkansas University has announced that 514 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the spring 2021 semester and have been named to its’ Dean’s List. Cade Bryant Baker is a junior Sports Management (Sports Information) major from Forney, TX.

THE MOD SQUAD—”Counter-Culture” At Its Best!

I had not thought of one of my all-time favorite television shows for quite some time until I heard the sad news: “Clarence Williams III has died at age 81.

Father’s Day Gifts … For Your Kids

If you’re a dad, you may be in line to get some nice gifts on Father’s Day. But your greatest gift may be your ability to help your children. One way of doing that is to get them started in the world of investing – and making a few investments on their behalf.

The Arduous Task of Bringing EDUCATION to Texas

March, 1886: According to the Kaufman Sun, there were 71 school districts in the county besides those of Kaufman and Terrell, with 4,700 pupils inside the scholastic ages of 8-16. The County received $24,300 free school (note: Nothing is free according to my economics teachers!