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Hancock distributes July sales tax allocations

Hancock distributes July sales tax allocations

Hancock distributes July sales tax allocations

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 5.6% more than in July 2025.These allocations are based on sales made in May by businesses that report tax monthly.
WALLACE OPEN HOUSE – Pictured are Ashpen Sanchez, Alycyn Keeling and Jeremy Pollard at the Wallace Theater open house on Thursday. Guests enjoyed tours of the theater and refreshments as well as the ongoing popup museum entitled “Locally Made: A History of West Texas Creativity.” (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

WALLACE OPEN HOUSE – Pictured are Ashpen Sanchez, Alycyn Keeling and Jeremy Pollard at the Wallace Theater open house on Thursday. Guests enjoyed tours of the theater and refreshments as well as the ongoing popup museum entitled “Locally Made: A History of West Texas Creativity.” (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

WALLACE OPEN HOUSE

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026

U.S. Representatives grapple with bills

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
There were several bills with significant bipartisan support coming to the floor this past week and if they weren’t derailed by internal House Republican conflicts over their own priorities, would likely pass. Most passed by voice vote, except two by roll call.H.R.

Abott announces senior staff additions

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott announced two new additions to his senior staff leadership: Stephanie Greger, to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff, and Nate Schatzline, to serve as Senior Advisor to the Governor.

Comptroller releases military economic impact analysis

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The Texas Comptroller released an updated Economic Impact Analysis of Texas Military Installations report. The analysis estimates that the state's military installations contribute nearly $148.8 billion annually to the Texas economy and support more than 628,800 jobs statewide.

Twenty killed in Russian attack

C.r. Calhoun
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
At least 20 were killed and dozens more injured in Ukraine’s capital last Wednesday night, during what local authorities claim was a massive drone and missile attack launched by Russia.

Hockley County 4-Hers District bound

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Hockley County 4-H had 19 members submit record books to the county contest; 16 are bound for the District competition.Record-keeping is one of the most valuable life skills taught in the Texas 4-H program.
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