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Nolan County: Medicare dependency reached 7.2% in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.2% of income in Nolan County, providing an average of $3,710 per capita to residents.

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2022: Callahan County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Abilene Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Callahan County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 0.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 7.6%.

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Abilene Times area weekly mass times

By Abilene Times | Apr 19, 2025

The following parishes in the Abilene Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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In 2022, Fisher County ranks 81st among Texas counties with 29.5% transfer dependency

By Abilene Times | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 29.5% of income in Fisher County—ranking it 81st most dependent among Texas counties.

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Jones County: Medicare made up 6.5% of total income in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.5% of income in Jones County, providing an average of $2,592 per capita to residents.

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Jones County ranks 157th in Texas for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jones County received an average of $12,611 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 98th lowest in Texas.

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Nolan County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 10.4% of income in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.4% of income in Nolan County, providing an average of $5,408 per capita to residents.

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Abilene Times area weekly mass times

By Abilene Times | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the Abilene Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Texas House to discuss Stan Lambert’s proposal — what does HB 3929 say?

By Abilene Times | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Stan Lambert introduced HB 3929, a bill on Business & Commerce and Financial, to the Texas House on Wednesday, April 9 during the 89(R) session.

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Jones County: Residents received $92.51 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.6% of income in Jones County, providing an average of $4,641 per capita to residents.

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38 H-1B petitions filed by employers in Abilene Times publication area during 2024

By Abilene Times | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Abilene Times publication area submitted 38 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Peter P. Flores introduced SB 1553 to the Texas Senate — what to know

By Abilene Times | Apr 8, 2025

Sen. Peter P. Flores introduced SB 1553, a bill on Taxation, to the Texas Senate on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

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HB 5377 presented by Stan Lambert on Monday, April 7 in the Texas House

By Abilene Times | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Stan Lambert introduced HB 5377, a bill on Business & Commerce, Courts, and Financial, to the Texas House on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

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HB 5412 presented by Stan Lambert on Monday, April 7 in the Texas House

By Abilene Times | Apr 8, 2025

House Bill HB 5412, a bill on Labor, was backed by Rep. Stan Lambert, and introduced in the Texas House on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

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Peter P. Flores introduced SB 2862 to the Texas Senate — what to know

By Abilene Times | Apr 8, 2025

Senate Bill SB 2862, a bill on City Government, County Government, Education, Health, Occupational Regulation, and State Finances, was backed by Sen. Peter P. Flores, and introduced in the Texas Senate on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

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Taylor County ranks 147th in Texas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Taylor County received an average of $12,766 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 108th lowest in Texas.

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Taylor County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.7% in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Taylor County, providing an average of $3,149 per capita to residents.

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Abilene Times area weekly mass times

By Abilene Times | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Abilene Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Jones County saw 19.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 31.6% of income in Jones County, a 19.2% surge from 12.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Peter P. Flores introduced SB 2655 in Texas Senate — here’s what you need to know

By Abilene Times | Apr 4, 2025

Senate Bill SB 2655, a bill on County Government, Financial, and Human Services, was backed by Sen. Peter P. Flores, and introduced in the Texas Senate on Thursday, April 3, during the 89(R) session.