Williams Appointed Chair Of Finance Subcommittee
As the state legislature ramps up work on the 2026 fiscal year budget, State Representative Ryan Williams will be front and center. Williams appointed chairman of the House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee. Williams said the subcommittee works with the governor’s office by making budget recommendations. “It’s an honor to do it, to be quite […]
Celina Considering Adding To Its Board Of Aldermen
The City of Celina is looking to add seats to its three-member Board of Aldermen after several seats recently went empty. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said Board Member Brittney Kerr was recently added to the board, filling an open seat. He said since then, the board has entertained the idea of adding more in the […]
Stoves, Ovens Not A Good Alternative To Keep House Warm
People use some unconventional alternatives when trying to stay warm. Putnam Fire Chief Tom Brown said any appliance that is not an approved source of heat should not be used. “We actually see that pretty frequently,” Brown said.”People think when the power goes off and they have a gas stove that that’s an acceptable alternative […]
Baxter Crossroads Subdivision Nearing Start Of Home Construction
Baxter residents can expect to see some new homes erected at the Crossroads Subdivision within the next month. City Building Inspector Bob Lane said water and sewer for the some 86 house subdivision nears completion, so paving should begin sometime this week. “They’re going to build a model house first,” Lane said. “I talked to […]
