AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Merit Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/merit-tx 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/merit-tx https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 29 Nov 2024 01:25:32 -0600 Congressman Tony Gonzales Announces $3.5 Million HHS Grant For Carrizo Springs Head Start Program CARRIZO SPRINGS, TX - Congressman Tony https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-tony-gonzales-announces-35-million-hhs-grant-for-carrizo-springs-head-start-program-31496591-carrizo-springs-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-tony-gonzales-announces-35-million-hhs-grant-for-carrizo-springs-head-start-program-31496591-carrizo-springs-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Quincy Moore, III, Ph.D. and Cheletta Watkins, M.D. to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-moore-watkins-to-statewide-health-coordinating-council-31496741-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-moore-watkins-to-statewide-health-coordinating-council-31496741-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is Seeking Input on How To Improve Mental Health Services for Persons with IDD The Meadows Mental Health https://www.americantowns.com/news/help-improve-mental-health-care-for-people-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-31496744-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/help-improve-mental-health-care-for-people-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-31496744-austin-tx.html Health and Fitness Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Video: On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Texas SCOTUS Case Challenging Biden Admin's Failing Border Policies Congress has spoken and said particularly https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-on-fox-cornyn-discusses-texas-scotus-case-challenging-biden-admins-failing-border-policies-31497100-fabens-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-on-fox-cornyn-discusses-texas-scotus-case-challenging-biden-admins-failing-border-policies-31497100-fabens-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Congressman Gonzales Urges Secretary of Defense to Restore BAH Support for Servicemembers and Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tony https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-gonzales-urges-secretary-of-defense-to-restore-bah-support-for-servicemembers-and-families-31497306-gail-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-gonzales-urges-secretary-of-defense-to-restore-bah-support-for-servicemembers-and-families-31497306-gail-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dib Waldrip as Presiding Judge of the Third Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-waldrip-presiding-judge-of-the-third-administrative-judicial-region-31497411-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-waldrip-presiding-judge-of-the-third-administrative-judicial-region-31497411-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn, Klobuchar Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act Passes House WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-klobuchar-justice-and-mental-health-collaboration-reauthorization-act-passes-house-31497710-daingerfield-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-klobuchar-justice-and-mental-health-collaboration-reauthorization-act-passes-house-31497710-daingerfield-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn: Delay in Passing Defense Bill Jeopardizes National Security Our Democratic colleagues have had a majority in both the Senate and the House https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-delay-in-passing-defense-bill-jeopardizes-national-security-31497713-gail-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-delay-in-passing-defense-bill-jeopardizes-national-security-31497713-gail-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cruz Statement on Vote Against So-Called Respect for Marriage Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) made the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/cruz-statement-on-vote-against-socalled-respect-for-marriage-act-31497714-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cruz-statement-on-vote-against-socalled-respect-for-marriage-act-31497714-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ricky Garcia to the State Board of Dental Examiners for a term set to expire February 1, 2027. The https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-garcia-to-state-board-of-dental-examiners-31497405-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-garcia-to-state-board-of-dental-examiners-31497405-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Rambin to the Sixth Court of Appeals, Place 2, effective January 1, 2023, for a term set to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-rambin-to-sixth-court-of-appeals-31497410-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-rambin-to-sixth-court-of-appeals-31497410-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Roy Draws Line On Leftist Agenda Items In Defense Bill WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21), joined by Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-roy-draws-line-on-leftist-agenda-items-in-defense-bill-31497989-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-roy-draws-line-on-leftist-agenda-items-in-defense-bill-31497989-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Troy E. Nehls-I Am Voting to Avoid a Catastrophic Rail Strike WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), a member of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/troy-e-nehlsi-am-voting-to-avoid-a-catastrophic-rail-strike-31497991-daisetta-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/troy-e-nehlsi-am-voting-to-avoid-a-catastrophic-rail-strike-31497991-daisetta-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Babin Rejects Biden Passing the Buck on Rail Strike WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement https://www.americantowns.com/news/babin-rejects-biden-passing-the-buck-on-rail-strike-31497993-paige-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/babin-rejects-biden-passing-the-buck-on-rail-strike-31497993-paige-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 1st, announced senior staff leadership in his administration following hiring and staff changes. Gardner https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-senior-staff-leadership-31498132-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-senior-staff-leadership-31498132-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600