government

America finally received the news we've all been waiting for last night.

OK, well maybe that is not really true but if you haven't had a look at the new W4 you will have to fill out. Wow! Just wow! I mean I have been filling these out for decades. It was easy. Fill in 0 for no exemptions and more taxes to be taken out.

It's a short work week for most folks and that includes government workers. Here are the days they will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

It is beyond time for both sides to come together in the House and in the Senate, as well as in the White House, to come to a compromise.

Why is this okay?

There are several new laws becoming effective on January 1st, 2016 in the state of Texas, including the controversial open carry allowance.

Oh the dreaded day, tax day!  Today is the deadline to file your taxes and hand over that check to the US Government.  So that you don't feel so cheated, a bunch of businesses have hooked up a bunch of deals just for you!

If you think we need new blood in Washington, then Joe Newman is probably not the candidate for you.

How many people out there would voluntarily give officers at a roadblock a DNA, blood, or breath sample? Keep in mind the word voluntary.

It may have taken more than two weeks, but the government finally looks set to reopen. At least until early 2014, that is.

With the government shutdown, you might be wondering what might be affected in our area. Here is a short list of what is affected nationally and some of the local services.

As of 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday, the federal government closed down. Congressional leaders in the House of Representatives and the Senate were unable to reach an agreement on a budget or a temporary fix, known as a continuing resolution, before the start of the new fiscal year on October 1.