Willow Park CivicsWeekly News SummaryWeek of Monday, 21 November 2022 |
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“Men cannot be made good by the state, but they can easily be made bad. Morality depends on liberty.” Lord Acton, English Catholic historian, politician, and writer. |
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Rogers: The looming mental health crisisSummary: [Yet] the shortage of effective mental health services is a growing crisis. Across House District 60 and throughout Texas, this issue is creating consternation among school administrators and teachers, law enforcement agents, and mental healthcare providers. It is time for the Legislature to increase resources for local healthcare authorities. |
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Texas' corporate welfare, grid reliability, property tax, higher pricesSummary: Last year pressure from both progressives and conservatives resulted in the Texas Legislature failing to renew Chapter 313 - Texas' corporate-welfare clause. Yet many politicians, led by House Speaker Dade Phelan, are partnering with big business to bring the program back to life when the Legislature convenes next year. |
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Texas jobs surge, breaks recordSummary: Texas jobs surge: September breaks record for total jobs added in 11 consecutive months More Texans are now employed than the entire population of Pennsylvania Latest Update: Wednesday, 16 November, 2022 Texas jobs surge: September breaks record for total jobs added in 11 consecutive months More Texans are now employed than the entire population of Pennsylvania By Bethany Blankley The Center Square 24 October 2022 Excerpts Texas once again led the U.S. |
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Williams: Working for Main Street AmericaSummary: 14 November 2022 Newsletter from Roger Williams, the US House Representative for Texas District 25, which includes Willow Park. Latest Update: Tuesday, 15 November, 2022 Working for Main Street America Dear Texans, I am proud to serve as the Vice Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee and fight for our Nation's job creators. |
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Updated Blogs and Issues Blogs 15 November 2022 Council Meeting, added The Community News review, WPC Editorial Notes, 4thQ Fiscal Finance Report that was missing, updated list of current employees who need to be compensated for time over 240 hours. Tommy's Boats is coming to town, added The Community News review, and 15 November Council approval of SUP. Christmas Lights, Celebration and Cost, added 14 November post from the City, Join us for Deck the (City) Halls! Texas jobs surge, breaks record, Added updated article “Texas again breaks all-time record for total job gains,” The Center Square, 19 November 2022 “Texas in October again broke an all-time record for job gains. Texas also had the fastest annual jobs growth rate from October 2021 to October 2022…”
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Upcoming Events on the Willow Park Civics Calendar 22 November 2022 First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, 6p, Willow Park City Hall, 516 Ranch House Road 29 November, 2022, Tuesday, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting 01 December 2022, Thursday, 6p, Board of Adjustments Meeting 06 December 2022, Tuesday, 6p, Planning and Zoning Meeting 07 December 2022, Wednesday, On the first Wednesday of every month, the Willow Park Fire Department conducts a full test of the outdoor sirens at 1 p.m. You may hear about 3 minutes of siren noise during the test. 13 December 2022, Tuesday, City Council Meeting
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