Willow Park CivicsWeekly News SummaryWeek ending Friday, 24 March 2023 |
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"It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue." Samuel Adams, American statesman, a US Founding Father |
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Bills That Affect You, 88th TX Legislative SessionSummary: Study how your elected officials are governing Texas: build more houses; charge fentanyl distributors with murder; puberty blockers; carbon capture; COVID mandates; convention of states; defunding NPR; banning TicTok; electricity grid. / State civics is an integral part of Willow Park civics and of Willow Park Civics. |
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Cruz: US Senator Cruz Newsletter, 10 March 2023Summary: This Cruz newsletter addresses his work as Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce Committee; the horrific and tragic murder of two Americans in Mexico; op-ed in the National Review titled, "The Left's Assault on Judicial Independence Is Going to Get Someone Killed"; remarks at the Texas Water Conservation Association & National Waterways Conference; and more. |
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Make a difference in your water supply -- and your water bill.Summary: Your water bill may change due to two bills before the state congress. Tell your representatives how you want them to represent you. Take five minutes right now to make a difference in the water supply to Willow Park and in your future water bills. |
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Parker County Days in 88th TX Legislative Session, 28 & 29 MarchSummary: On Tuesday, 28 March and Wednesday 29 March 2023, local elected officials, business representatives and citizens from Parker County are invited to discuss Parker County issues with our elected officials in Austin during the biennial 88th Legislative session. |
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Reception honoring Police Chief EllisSummary: Join Willow Park neighbors in honoring Police Chief Ellis as she retires from the Willow Park Police Department. Thursday, 23 March 2023, 4P to 6P Come and go. |
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Williams Weekly: 10 March 2023This week's Williams Weekly includes comments on the Biden budget; protecting small businesses from over-regulation; COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 holding China accountable; questioned Fed. Chairman Powell; discussed the state of the economy. / Newsletter from Roger Williams, the US House Rep. for Texas District 25, which includes Willow Park. |
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Communicate with your elected officials; 88th TX Legislative Session"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Attributed to Margaret Mead, American cultural anthropologist. / Elected public servants need the civic view points, positions, and opinions of their constituents. Communicating with your elected officials is a citizen's right AND responsibly. |
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Palo Pinto/Parker water authority partnership -- or maybe notSummary: Since Fall 2022, water planners in Parker and Palo Pinto counties have been discussing a Regional Water Authority to gain a greater political voice with state lawmakers planning future water policy. However, this week the the partnership "looks dead in the water." |
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WPC News Summary, 17 March 2023Summary: A compendium of Willow Park Civics weekly news summaries, emailed to WPC Blog subscribers. The week in a glance; the year in a list. Latest Update: Friday, 17 March 2023 Archive of Willow Park Civics Weekly News Summary Week of Friday, 17 March 2023 in .pdf and in .html "A nation of well-informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be enslaved. |
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Upcoming Events on the Willow Park Civics Calendar CANCELLED: 28 March 2023, Tuesday, 6p, Council Meeting NEW: 30 March 2023, Thursday, 6p. Special Council Meeting 31 March 2023, Friday, Dinner with Gov. Abbott in Weatherford 10 January to 29 May 2023, 88th Texas Legislative Session
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