New state laws for 2025

The new year always brings new changes, including when it comes to state law. Bills approved in the last legislative session have gone into effect on Jan. 1.Here’s a look at new state laws and what they mean.

Area leads eyed in terror investigation

Media reports indicated that the Texas Rangers were in Lee County on Wednesday, Jan. 1, to look into possible links to the New Orleans terrorist suspect.

POSGCD objects to SLR lawsuit regarding rules

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) has filed its response to a lawsuit filed against them by SLR (Sandow Lakes Ranch) Property I, LP, that objects to the district’s newly approved rules.

December Yegua Chieftains

December Yegua Chieftains

Snook ISD menu

The following is the menu for the Snook Independent School District for January 6-10: Mon., 1/6: Student Holiday.Tues., 1/7: Taco Tuesday, Refried Beans, Lettuce and Tomato, Cookie.Wed., 1/8: Cheeseburger, Burger Salad, Oven Fries.Thurs.

Somerville ISD menu

The following is the menu for the Somerville Independent School District for January 6-10: Mon., 1/6: Student Holiday.Tues., 1/7: Student Holiday.Wed., 1/8: Country Bowl or Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Corn, Dinner Roll, Assorted Fruit.Thurs.

Students return to school:

* Caldwell ISD: January 7, 2025 * First Baptist School: January 7, 2025 * Snook ISD: January 7, 2025 * Somerville ISD: January 8, 2025

Caldwell ISD menu

The following is the menu for the Caldwell Independent School District for January 6-10: Lunch, Elementary: Mon., 1/6: Student Holiday.Tues., 1/7: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Roll, Fruit.Wed., 1/8: Nachos, Charro Beans, Fresh Veggie Cup, Salsa Cup, Fruit.Thurs.