SCSO pull more drugs of the streets of SC
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office seized multiple illegal drugs and weapons before they could be distributed in Stephens County.
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Nepotism does not apply Local dispute ruled out
The Stephens County Commissioners Court opened with a public announcement on Monday, March 8. A letter from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton answered questions regarding the eligibility of Sheriff Kevin Roach to be elected while his biological brother, County Judge Michael Roach, is a sitting judge.
Let’s all give it up for Lent
In an effort to spend more time in prayer and contemplation, many Christians dedicate themselves to some activity during the period of time between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Although it’s not required, most people try to do something challenging … something they hate to lose … some activity that, if given up, would make them better people. Smoking, drinking, and gambling come to mind. Like the martyrs of yore, the people who choose this activity for the Lenten Season, seem to enjoy the suffering … “wearing a hair shirt,” “fasting without a break-fast in the near future,” or actually giving ten percent to God.
United Issues Statement Regarding Brazos Electric Bankruptcy Filing
BURLESON—United Cooperative Services’ (United) wholesale power supplier, Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (Brazos), filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Brazos took this action to protect its 16 member cooperatives and their retail members from unaffordable electric bills as a result of astronomical wholesale electric market costs that occurred during the cold weather event Feb. 13-19.
Power infrastructure winterization made a Legislative priority by Governor
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update last Wednesday regarding the response to the severe weather conditions two weeks ago and the power outages caused by that weather. Among other concerns, Gov. Abbott said he has made it a legislative priority to mandate and fund the winterization of the state’s power infrastructure.
Gas prices continue to surge
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Bev Boren paintings exhibited in BFAC thru March 31
In addition to the Military Memorabilia Collection of Ricky Stober in the East Gallery, Beverley Boren has her individual exhibit, “Bev Boren,” in the Main Gallery that encompasses oil, watercolor and charcoal sketches.
SBA offering low-interest federal disaster loans
If your business was impacted by the recent severe winter storms and is located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for a low-interest federal disaster loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
County Commissioners extend disaster declaration
County commissioners voted in favor of extending the disaster declaration for Stephens County for at least the next 30 days. Judge Michael Roach proposed the extension to allow businesses and individuals time to assess for property damage.
Home completely destroyed by fire
A fire completely destroyed the home of Elaine Perales on Wed. Feb. 24, located at 510 E. Dyer St. including a fully functioning GMC 1500 pickup owned by her nephew, Andy Perales, who was a resident. No one was home at the time of the fire.
