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Thu, 09/04/2025 - 6:27am
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Kathaleen Wall Offers Support to Renewed Election Integrity Efforts
Thu, 09/04/2025 - 6:27am
Kathaleen Wall, Republican candidate for Texas House District 13, today announced her strong support in favor of Governor Greg Abbott’s call to prohibit Senate Bill 2217 from going into effect, calling the measure “ripe for potential confusion and fraud.”
Redistricting Bill Sent to Abbott; Lawsuit Challenges It
Thu, 09/04/2025 - 6:27am
The Texas Senate approved the new congressional map and sent the bill to Gov. Greg Abbott. A lawsuit challenging the redrawn districts as being racially discriminatory was filed before Abbott could sign the bill, which he has promised to do soon. The Texas Tribune reported that the redrawn map, which could give Republicans five additional congressional seats in 2026, has been challenged by two law firms filing on behalf of 13 Texas residents collectively called “the Gonzales plaintiffs.”
Social Security Matters
Thu, 09/04/2025 - 6:27am
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.