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Sabbath Stats: Top 10 Church of God Congregations in Texas (2016-2017)

Sabbath Stats: Top 10 Church of God Congregations in Texas (2016-2017)

Top 10 Church of God Congregations in Texas (2016-2017) Tyler, Rose Heights – $116,663.67 Baytown, Living Hope – $46,907.44 Webster, Praise Chapel – $42,000.00 Bonham, Living Word – $32,682.24 Keller, Harvest Christian Center –  $36,602.30 Hurst, Life Fellowship – $36,471.87 Lannius $34,375.92 Irving, Grace Pointe – $9,742.63 Blossom – $26,513.00 Min... »

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed bill allowing clergy to refuse to officiate same sex ceremonies

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed bill allowing clergy to refuse to officiate same sex ceremonies

Days before the historic Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage for the nation, Republican Governor Greg Abbott of Texas signed into law a bill... »

TEXAS PASSES BILL TO TRAIN TEACHERS AS ARMED MARSHALS

TEXAS PASSES BILL TO TRAIN TEACHERS AS ARMED MARSHALS

Texas legislators have sent a bill to Governor Rick Perry that allows schools to train and maintain teachers as “armed marshals” on campuses. The bill, which had already passed the Texas house, enjoyed a bipartisan passage of 28-3 in the Texas senate. According to the Associated Press, the bill enjoyed the strong support of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who “pushed lawmakers to help s... »

Texas Bible (plugin): Fixing the Second Person Plural Problem One Website at a Time

Texas Has What English Lacks   As a preteen on my first visit out of the South, I remember hearing giggles from some people on the New York Subway whenever I spoke. Since I grew up in a large city, I knew that I didn’t have a traditional Texas twang, so it took me a while to realize what was so funny – my use of the word “Y’all” to refer to a group of friends. Fast forward 20 years, and just ... »