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  New Biden Admin Rule Takes Away More Gun Rights

  The Biden administration announced Thursday morning that the Department of Justice has finalized a new rule that requires many gun sellers offering firearms at gun shows or online to obtain a license and conduct background checks. 

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  Money for Nothing in Harris County, Houston

  HOUSTON, TX — Residents in Harris County and Houston now have the opportunity to receive financial support through the "Uplift Harris County" program. Under this initiative, spearheaded by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Harris County Commissioners' Court, eligible individuals residing in specified zip codes or identified as having priority needs by the county could be randomly selected to receive $500 per month for a duration of 18 months.

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  San Angelo Republicans Embrace Big Spending and Higher Property Taxes

  As the state GOP Convention looms on the horizon in early May, the discord within the Tom Green County Republican Party reflects a fundamental misunderstanding among many delegates regarding the imminent threat to our wallets at the state convention.

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  Proposed Bill Lets Workers Ignore Boss After Work

  A bill introduced in California would allow workers to ignore calls and messages from their managers after work hours. 

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  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Texas

  Texans are encouraged to show their support for survivors throughout April by using the hashtag #TXSexualAssaultAwarenessMonth on social media.

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  Texan Changes Name to ‘Literally Anybody Else' to run for President

  This guy’s name is “Literally Anybody Else,” and he’s running for President of the United States. 

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  Realtor's Association Backs Hernandez in Police Chief Race

  The San Angelo Association of REALTORS® believes he is the best candidate to lead our police department forward.

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  Retired DPS Trooper Endorses Hernandez for Chief of Police

  Retired Dept. of Public Safety Trooper and District Court Bailiff Alvin Hale of San Angelo has endorsed Lt. Mike Hernandez for San Angelo Police Chief in the May 4, 2024 Municipal Election.  

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  Joe Lieberman, Senator and Vice Presidential Nominee, Dies at 82

  Joe Lieberman, the former U.S. Senator from Connecticut who made history as the first Jewish American to be nominated for vice president by a major party, died Wednesday at the age of 82. 

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  Assistant Chief Endorses Hernandez for Police Chief

  I have seen Mike make countless tough decisions along the way and he has always made them with the utmost integrity.  Mike has always led by example and will continue to do so.

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  Retired DPS Assistant Chief Endorses Hernandez

  A retired Assistant Chief of the Texas Department of Public Safety and a U.S. Air Force Veteran couple have endorsed Lt. Mike Hernandez for San Angelo Chief of Police in the May 4, 2024 municipal election.

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  Bariou Lashes Out at City as Recall Petition Effort Wanes

  SAN ANGELO, TX — John Bariou, the former vice chair of the City of San Angelo Development Corporation, wants to recall the entire San Angelo City Council. Bariou wasn’t asked to return to the COSA-DC board in early 2023 and has been plotting his revenge ever since. Late last week, he accused City Attorney Theresa James of sabotaging his efforts.

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