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April 14, 2021 - 4:30pm By Don Wiener and Alex Kotch State legislative leaders and members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) are spearheading many of the GOP's efforts at voter suppression in the states, especially those that saw close 2020 presidential results. More than 360 bills have been introduced in 47 states to restrict voting access since the beginning of the year, according to the Brennan Center for Justice, which tracks state legislation on voting and elections. The Center for Media and Democracy has determined that more than 100 Republican politicians connecte...

Anthony Williams Valentine’s Day 2021, and especially the week that followed, will linger long in the memories of Abilenians and all other Texans. We typically think of it as a holiday devoted to love, but as we huddled in our homes—many of them without power or water due to the extreme cold—it was hard to think about romance or tenderness. But when I think about our community’s response to this latest hardship, I can’t help being reminded of love — especially the other-centered love spoken of in the Bible: what the Greeks called agapé, the love that seeks the benefit of someone ...

More Abilenians now receiving water but boiling is emphasized Editor's Note: The Abilene Reporter-News is making this story about winter weather free for everyone to read as a public service. If you don't already, please subscribe today at ReporterNews.com. Water was expected to be restored throughout Abilene on Wednesday, with all three treatment plans operating, said Rodney Taylor, director of water utilities, at a news conference this morning. However, residents should expect to boil water through the weekend, bringing it to a vigorous 2-minute boil, for any consumption-related use. This ...

Texas House Committee Assignments Announced Enter your number to get our free mobile app Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan (R- Beaumont), on Thursday, released House member committee assignments for the 87th Legislature. Most representatives serve on either two or three committees. In addition to every committee having a Chairman, some committees also have a Vice-Chairman named. A total of 34 committees were named for the Texas House. State Rep. Dustin Burrows, of Lubbock, was named Chairman of the Calendars committee. The Calendars committee schedules when specific bills will be conside...

After targeting GOP lawmakers in elections, can Dustin Burrows find redemption in the Texas House? Burrows remains chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. But will he remain in a leadership role after scandal revealed he targeted fellow Republicans in primaries? Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, (right), show speaking with colleagues, is a Dennis Bonnen ally who is chairman of the House GOP caucus — at least for now.(James Gregg/Austin American-Statesman) AUSTIN — Dustin Burrows was riding high after the 2019 legislative session. The Lubbock state representative was a top l...