Willow Park CivicsWeekly News SummaryWeek ending Friday, 20 January 2023 |
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“I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." Thomas Jefferson, Third President and Founding Father of the U.S. |
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88th TX Legislature News SummarySummary: State civics is an integral part of Willow Park civics and of Willow Park Civics. WPC is providing blogs of articles on specific legislative topics, during the 88th Texas Legislative Session, including a weekly compendium of blogs and articles. |
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Texas now home to 30 million people / Wilks Development MapTexas is now home to 30 million people -- and according to the new Wilks development map they can all come here. "Growth in Texas last year was fueled by gains from three components; net domestic migration (230,961), net international migration (118,614), and natural increase (118,159). |
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Williams: Williams' WeeklySummary: 13 January 2023 Newsletter from Roger Williams, the US House Rep. for Texas District 25, which includes Willow Park. "This week, I was honored and humbled to be selected to serve as Chairman of the House Small Business Committee. |
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TX Senator Cornyn visits borderSummary: In July 2022, Parker County joined the call for border control by proclaiming illegal immigration an "invasion." This week Senator Cornyn leads a bipartisan group of lawmakers on a Texas border tour. Cornyn is one of two US Senators from Texas. / File under You Elected Him so You Need to Know. |
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TX State Gambling, 88th TX Legislative SessionSummary: "Speaker Dade Phelan Open to 'High-quality' Casinos That Contribute to Economic Development." / State civics is an integral part of Willow Park civics and of Willow Park Civics. WPC is providing a blog of articles on specific legislative topics, during the 88th Texas Legislative Session. |
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Electricity and ERCOTSummary: "...electricity prices to average 14.5 cents per kilowatt-hour in the core winter months from December through February, which is 6% higher than last winter. The U.S. EIA released data for its short-term energy outlook last week, bringing grim news to Americans as colder months approach. |
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Rogers: Who is keeping score?Summary: "I will vote in ways that support limited government - both federal and state, and local control. Property tax relief and securing the border are at the top of the list this session." / Glen Rogers is the Texas House of Representative for District 60, which includes Willow Park. |
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New (Interim) City HallSummary: The new El Chico City Hall is open for business Tuesday, 17 January, 2023. In December, the city signed a lease for a new (interim) city hall, three times bigger than the Ranch House City Hall. WPC will update this Blog with new info. |
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WPC News Summary 2023Summary: An archive of Willow Park Civics Weekly News Summaries, emailed to WPC Blog subscribers. Latest Update: Friday, 13 January, 2023 |
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Upcoming Events on the Willow Park Civics Calendar 24 January 2023, Tuesday, 6p. City Council Meeting. Ranch House Road City Hall 01 February 2023, Wednesday, 1p for 3 min., Willow Park Emergency Outdoor Siren Test. 07 February 2023, Tuesday, 6p. Parks Board Meeting. NOTE: Place to be determined. 14 February, 2023, Tuesday, 6p. City Council Meeting. NOTE: Place to be determined. 21 February, 2023, Tuesday, 6p. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. 10 January to 29 May 2023, 88th Texas Legislative Session
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