This Week in Texas: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Posted May 30, 2018 in The Mignon Memo

School safety in the wake of Santa Fe.

Today Governor Abbott will announce his proposals to address school safety after a mass shooting took place at Santa Fe High School. Work on some of the proposals can begin before the Legislature convenes in January. The others will need legislative approval. Several lawmakers have called on the Governor to call a special session to address this issue.  To read more…

The 8th Wonder makes history.

The Astrodome is now an officially recorded Texas historic landmark with a new marker to boot. What a difference a few years makes—from planned demolition to becoming an historic landmark awaiting a $105 million renovation plan to commence.  To read more…

The swearing begins.

Thursday Ben Leman will be sworn in to serve the remainder of Rep. Leighton Schubert’s term. Leman also won the primary runoff to become the Republican candidate for Texas House District 13 in November. Leman faces Democrat Cecil Webster in November, but this district is Republican-leaning. To read more…

Only in Austin…

Looking for a cool place to spend the summer hours AND get some of the city’s most raved about enchiladas? Look no further than Dart Bowl. Established in 1958, Dart Bowl has been operated as a family owned business for over 50 years. Who doesn’t love old school bowling and homemade enchiladas? To read more…