AUSTIN - The Texas Smart-on-Crime Coalition today released “Smart Sentencing: The Right Strategy for Addressing Substance Use in Texas,” a report highlighting the coalition’s recommendations to address the critical issues that come with incarcerating individuals for their drug addiction.
The situation along the border with regard to the recent surge of Central Americans needs a fix, but so far, according to Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra, the powers-that-be in D.C. have yet to come up with one.
The city of Pharr and the city of McAllen plan to manage their own elections in May — moves that might run afoul of state law.
The Texas Department of Transportation is advising motorists of possible traffic interruptions and delays as the IH-2/U.S. 83 westbound frontage road and westbound Main St. exit ramp will be closed from 10th St. to Bicentenni al Blvd., beginning at 9:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, weather permitting. road.
Governor Abbott left no uncertainty about the importance of broadband access during this year’s State of the State address. “From medicine to education to business, broadband access is not a luxury—it is an essential tool that must be available for all Texans,” he said. And, the February winter storms further drove home the critical importance of reliable communications and broadband access.
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