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Some years ago, a man in Santa Ana, California burned himself to death to protest civil actions being taken against him. The act accomplished nothing; the civil actions continued. Nathan Hale made the following heroic words prior to his death; “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” Nevertheless the revolution against England still had to be fought on the battlefield. Over the years, many have protested against perceived injustice and inhuman activity. Yet it appears in most cases, nothing essential changes.
Read moreThe St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio is launching a hotline for South Texas residents experiencing housing issues — especially renters — as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreEditor’s note – Readers are reminded that an arrest is not an indication of guilt. People are presumed innocent after an arrest until convicted.
Read moreAgricultural producers are able to apply now for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has awarded the Texas Workforce Commission and Workforce Solutions Alamo a Dislocated Worker Grant totaling $1.3 million, Workforce Solutions said in a news release last month.
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The typical U.S. home value continues to grow at a healthy annual pace that is somewhat faster than prior months, a signal of the housing market’s relative strength even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to batter the overall economy. But the pre-pandemic momentum that has buoyed the housing market the past few months may be wearing off, and signals are emerging of a potential housing slowdown to come.
Read moreAfter falling precipitously at the beginning of the pandemic, the housing market has improved markedly in recent weeks — though those gains have yet to show up in home sales. Because sales are captured when the deal closes not when the contract is signed, existing home sales data actually capture buyer behavior from one or even two months prior to the month noted in the release.
Read moreBandera County Farm Bureau officials urge young farmers and ranchers in the area to showcase their innovative operations by applying for prizes available through annual contests put on by the Texas Farm Bureau.
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