News
Rep. Orr Sponsors & Passes Bill To Keep Bathrooms Separate By Biological Sex
AUSTIN — State Representative Angelia Orr sponsored Senate Bill 8 on the floor of the Texas House, ultimately passing it with a vote of 86 - 41.
Social Security Matters
Dear Rusty: I’m ready to apply for my Social Security benefits, and I’m aware of how my benefits are calculated. What I would like to know about is how the application process actually works and how my benefits are received. Signed: Ready to Collect Dear Ready to Collect: Essentially, you have two main options for applying for Social Security benefits, and also two separate options for receiving your payments: To apply for benefits, you can either contact Social Security at 1.800.772.1213 to make a telephone appointment to complete your application while speaking to an SSA representative on the phone, or you can submit your application for SS benefits online.
BTW Alumni and Ex-Students Educational Association Awards Scholarships
The Booker T. Washington Alumni and Ex-Students Educational Association has awarded scholarships to four Class of 2025 Marlin High School seniors to support their educational pursuits this fall. This year’s recipients are: Cornesia Shaw, who will attend the University of Texas at Austin Chesquaya Henry, who will attend the University of Houston Phoenix Rose Steel, who will attend McLennan Community College TiQuorry Semar Bailey, who will attend Prairie View A&M University, was also the recipient of a $500 scholarship from the local BTW Marlin Chapter.
Governor Abbott Highlights New Laws Going Into Effect September 1
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the implementation of several landmark bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that went into effect on September 1. These laws reflect several legislative priorities that the Governor worked closely with members of the House and Senate to pass and sign into law.