Opinion

A report submitted to state leaders ahead of the 88th legislative session’s opening in January urges lawmakers to develop “an innovative new model” to fund community colleges.

Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Monday, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 10.

Voter turnout in the midterm elections again dropped statewide, with just over 45% of registered voters either casting ballots early or at the polls on Nov. 8. Republican candidates continued to hold a hammerlock on statewide positions, with incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott handily winning a third term over challenger Beto O’ Rourke.

Texas public schools would have to install panic buttons in classrooms and ensure all doors and windows are locked and monitored under new proposed safety standards released last week by the Texas Education Agency.

Early voting for the general election ends on Friday, Nov. 4, with the closely watched governor’s race pitting incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against challenger Beto O’ Rourke headlining the ballot. A number of other statewide races are on the ballot, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller.

We have lived in Woodcreek for 11 years. I have known Chrys Grummert since 2019. He works tirelessly for the citizens of Woodcreek. His understanding of how our City government should work is remarkable. Since becoming a Council member, the Brookmeadow overlay and Special Exemption for senior and disabled residents examples of Chrys’s work. He continues to put information on social media in a clear and helpful manner so that Woodcreek residents can be informed.

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As a new resident in 2018 to Woodcreek, I quickly learned many positive aspects about Chrys Grummert. Early on in his time in Woodcreek, he began attending all the city’s council meetings. He listened attentively, took notes, and discussed in a professional and supportive method. He has always spent strong quality time doing the research that was and is needed to make wise and fair decisions. Soon, people began asking Chrys questions about discussions and decisions for a better understanding. As one who service on city council in Friendswood, TX, I appreciate the quality of time that Chrys gives as a member of Woodcreek City Council in reading, researching, reading and listening and serving as a resident of Woodcreek. I have strongly support Chrys’ run for office in the past and will continue to do so with this election, as well. Thank you, Laura Ewing

matters. William P. Scheel Former Mayor and five-term council member

We have made much progress in Woodcreek over the past year thanks to a newly involved citizenry and hard-working committees, boards, commissions and the City Council. We need to continue meeting the needs of our citizens by electing three deeply involved and forward thinking neighbors to the Woodcreek City Council November 8.