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Making Ends Meat

You do not have to be an economist to notice that it takes a lot more dollars to purchase the same goods or services today than it did just six months ago; six months ago, things cost noticeably more than they did 12 months ago; one year ago, they cost noticeably more than they did in a world before COVID-19. As the pandemic came to a slow roll, it is as if someone threw jet fuel on inflation, which has gobbled up all previous financial gains and increases. … Recent governmental numbers reveal an overall across‑the‑board inflationary increase of 9.1% from June 2021 compared to June 2022.

What’s on the Ballot State of Texas 2022

VOTE NOVEMBER 8th FEDERALU.S. House of Representatives … Texas has a new 38-district congressional map that incorporates two new House seats, which the state gained due to its population growth. … U.S. House of Representatives, Texas District 4 … Pat Fallon (R) Iro Omere (D) Josh Simmons (L) … U.S. House of Representatives, Texas District 1 … Nathaniel Moran (R) Jrmar “JJ” Jefferson (D) … STATEGovernor … The governor is the chief executive of the state of Texas and is elected by the citizens every four years.

TISD Tomorrow!

Texarkana Independent School District (TISD), the largest school district in our region, proudly features programs that encourage students to innovate, lead, and excel while in educational settings with the specific intention to prepare them for highest achievement as they enter the world following graduation. … On November 8, members of the TISD community will have the opportunity to vote for two school bond propositions. Both include renovations and additions to TISD facilities that were intensely studied and researched during TISD’s strategic planning initiative:

What’s on the Ballot State of Arkansas 2022

VOTE NOVEMBER 8th FEDERALU.S. House of Representatives, Arkansas District 4 … The United States House of Representatives, is the lower house of the U.S. Congress. Each state receives representation in the House in proportion to its population but is entitled to at least one representative. … Gregory Maxwell (L) Bruce Westerman (R) John White (D) … U.S. Senate … The Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress.

What is a Bond? Information Regarding the 2022 Texarkana ISD Bond Proposal

The November 2022 ballot will include two bond proposals for consideration by Texarkana ISD voters. TISD is committed to informing residents about the purpose of bond elections and the specifics of these measures. … A school district’s tax rate is composed of two components, the first of which is the maintenance and operations budget (M&O). It funds recurring expenses such as teacher and staff salaries, supplies, and utilities. … The second component is the interest and sinking budget (I&S), also known as Debt Service.

988 Mental Health Hotline Makes Connecting to Help Easier

There is a new way to get help for folks experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, and it’s as easy as dialing 988. In July, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline launched, ushering in a link to crisis centers nationwide through a toll-free number connecting callers to trained counselors for free and confidential care. … This comes as a result of years of hard work by mental health advocates and legislators to expand access to mental health care through this critical service.


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