Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises A group of House Democrats is proposing a $15,000 raise for the state’s teachers and a 25% raise for other state employees by using some of the state’s record budget surplus. State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, announced the bill last week and was joined byContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur renewed his Disaster Declaration due to “widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life, or property resulting from severe ice and snow storm” for the whole county today. The declaration continues for seven days. The declaration assists individuals and businesses in qualifying for reliefContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur declared Marion County a Disaster Area on Monday afternoon due to the winter weather. The declaration states “Whereas the Judge of the County of Marion has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of the people and to protect or rehabilitateContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued a Disaster Declaration Wednesday morning in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Laura’s arrival to the area. Judge LaFleur went live at 2 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the declaration and encourage residents to prepare and not take any unnecessary risks. “As with all hurricanesContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet in special session at 10 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, in the Commissioners Courtroom. They will meet to consider approving renewal of the Marion County Disaster Declaration issued by Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur on March 19, 2020. The Commissioners are required byContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur formally declared Marion County in a State Disaster for the next seven days. LaFleur made the declaration after discussions with State and Local Officials, and in coordination with Marion County Emergency Preparedness Director Constable David Capps. Earlier today Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executiveContinue Reading