TRS holding, for now.
Friday, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas voted not to raise the monthly health care premiums of its retired teachers. TRS was considering raising them by $50/month to close a budget shortfall. Without an increase of premiums, TRS-Care will need $238 million from the Legislature to keep the program operational through 2021. To read more…
The El Paso Wall.
A four-mile long, 18-foot tall “wall” (really a fence) in the Chihuahuita area of El Paso along the Texas-Mexico border is in the works. Instead of the current chain-link fence, the new fence will be made of steel bollards with an anti-climbing plate at the top. The $22 million project is expected to be completed by April 2019. To read more…
Doohickies for sale.
If you’re looking for one of those doohickie things for your next DIY project, look no further than the ACE Hardware in Cypress, Texas. In the 23 years that this location has been open, doohickies have been one of the most sought-after items. To read more…
Only in Austin…
The one and only scheduled debate between Governor Greg Abbott and his Democratic challenger Lupe Valdez takes place 6pm, Friday at the LBJ Presidential Library. Moderators include: KXAN (Austin) reporter Robert Hadlock, NBC 5 (DFW) political reporter Julie Fine, Telemundo 39 anchor Norma Garcia, Andy Cerota of KPRC 2 (Houston), and DSAT 12 (San Antonio) reporter Steve Spriester. Click the link to find which local channel will broadcast live in your area. To read more…