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Rep. August Pfluger tweets support for President Biden and legislative priorities in April 2025

By WC Texas News | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. August Pfluger shared his views on social media regarding President Biden's administration and significant legislative efforts like the SAVE Act in April 2025.

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Erath County: Residents received $118.52 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By WC Texas News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.3% of income in Erath County, providing an average of $2,700 per capita to residents.

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WC Texas News publication area sees 16 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By WC Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 16 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the WC Texas News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Rep. August Pfluger discusses energy agenda and Big Tech accountability

By WC Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. August Pfluger addressed energy and technology issues in a series of tweets on April 7 and 8, 2025.

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HB 5553 presented by Mike Olcott on Monday, April 7 in the Texas House

By WC Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Mike Olcott introduced HB 5553, a bill on Education, to the Texas House on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

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Mike Olcott introduced HB 5497 in Texas House — here’s what you need to know

By WC Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

House Bill HB 5497 was backed by Rep. Mike Olcott, and introduced in the Texas House on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

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Mike Olcott introduced HB 5501 in Texas House — here’s what you need to know

By WC Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Mike Olcott introduced HB 5501, a bill on Purchasing, to the Texas House on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

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New bill introduced by Mike Olcott in Texas House — what does HB 5500 say?

By WC Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

House Bill HB 5500, a bill on State Finances, was backed by Rep. Mike Olcott, and introduced in the Texas House on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

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Runnels County ranks 44th in Texas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By WC Texas News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Runnels County received an average of $16,882 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 44th highest in Texas.

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In 2022, Brown County ranks 47th among Texas counties with 34.6% transfer dependency

By WC Texas News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 34.6% of income in Brown County—ranking it 47th most dependent among Texas counties.

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Brown County: Medicaid dependency reached 10.7% in 2022

By WC Texas News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.7% of income in Brown County, providing an average of $4,997 per capita to residents.

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WC Texas News area weekly mass times

By WC Texas News | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the WC Texas News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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743 students enrolled in Mills County schools during 2023-24 school year

By WC Texas News | Apr 4, 2025

Mills County ranked 209th in student enrollment across Texas during the 2023-24 school year.

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Mills County: Residents received $27.23 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By WC Texas News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.7% of income in Mills County, providing an average of $6,051 per capita to residents.

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Texas House to review HB 4883 introduced by Mike Olcott on Thursday, April 3

By WC Texas News | Apr 4, 2025

House Bill HB 4883, a bill on Criminal Procedure, Parks & Wildlife, and Vehicles & Traffic, was backed by Rep. Mike Olcott, and introduced in the Texas House on Thursday, April 3, during the 89(R) session.

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Mike Olcott introduced HB 4771 to the Texas House — what to know

By WC Texas News | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Mike Olcott introduced HB 4771, a bill on Minors, to the Texas House on Thursday, April 3 during the 89(R) session.

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New bill introduced by Mike Olcott in Texas House — what does HB 4975 say?

By WC Texas News | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Mike Olcott introduced HB 4975, a bill on Health, to the Texas House on Thursday, April 3 during the 89(R) session.

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HB 4559 presented by Mike Olcott on Thursday, April 3 in the Texas House

By WC Texas News | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Mike Olcott introduced HB 4559 to the Texas House on Thursday, April 3 during the 89(R) session.

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Key details on HB 4886 presented by Mike Olcott in Texas House

By WC Texas News | Apr 4, 2025

House Bill HB 4886, a bill on Education and Family, was backed by Rep. Mike Olcott, and introduced in the Texas House on Thursday, April 3, during the 89(R) session.

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Key details on HB 4884 presented by Mike Olcott in Texas House

By WC Texas News | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Mike Olcott introduced HB 4884, a bill on Education, to the Texas House on Thursday, April 3 during the 89(R) session.