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AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines recently hosted a roundtable discussion with online marketplace sellers, restaurant owners, and physicians to hear firsthand how the state’s controversial definition of its data processing services tax is impacting their businesses. The session is part of Huffines’ ongoing Taxpayer First Project, an initiative to ensure fairness, transparency, and respect in how the state administers its tax laws.

The Texas Bicentennial is 10 years away, but the Daughters of the Republic of Texas are already planning celebrations for anniversaries of events that led to the formation of the Republic of Texas. Founded in 1891, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas is the oldest patriotic women’s organization in Texas and one of the oldest in the Nation. Their mission is to perpetuate the memory and spirit of those who achieved and maintained the independence of Texas.

Shive VFD Fish Fry Sept. 19 The Shive Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual fish fry on Saturday, Sept.

At the age of 15, I had started looking for a church to attend. I visited several different churches, but none of them seemed to be the right fit for me. At 17 years old, J.W. invited me to his church, St. Mary’s. I resisted for a while. I gave in one Sunday and visited St. Mary’s. I walked out completely convinced that I had found my church.

First, I would like to thank my foot specialist, Dr. Downy in Ft.

GOLDTHWAITE — The Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center is giving young people across Mills County and surrounding communities a new opportunity to take their love of wildlife and the outdoors further with the formation of the Cross Timbers Ducks Unlimited Varsity Chapter.