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BY HANNAH NORTON
BY THALIA GUZMAN
When the 89th Texas Legislature convened Jan. 14, state lawmakers had filed dozens of bills that could adjust transportation policies directly affecting Texans. Their proposals include creating a new high-speed rail line, allowing voters to approve future toll projects and increasing penalties for distracted driving. Sen. Sarah Eckhardt and Rep. John Bucy, both Democrats representing Austin, filed legislation in November calling for a high-speed rail project that would link San Antonio, Austin and Dallas along I-35. Under Senate Bill 424 and House Bill 483, Texas would partner with a private entity to build and operate a new rail line that would reach at least 110 miles per hour. State lawmakers propose rail line
a love of the arts and sciences. • Feb. 26, 4 p.m. • Free • Schertz Public Library, 798 Schertz Parkway • www.schertz.com Storytime and Stay and Play The City of Garden Ridge Library will have hands-on activities and games for children. • Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m. • Free • The City of Garden Ridge Library, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge • www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
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Mindful Meditation at Concrete Yoga Concrete Yoga will host a guided meditation class featuring three styles of yoga, led by instructor Kristy Dougherty. Attendees can make a reservation on the main website or through the MindBody system. • Feb. 22, 11 a.m.-noon • $20 (class included with membership) • Concrete Yoga, 203 Rawe Ave., Cibolo • www.concrete-yoga.com/workshops-events Family Workshop at The DoSeum Family workshops at The DoSeum explore STEM and art activities. The dissection workshop will teach participants about the anatomy of squids. The class will provide all materials needed and registration is required. • Feb. 23, 1-2:30 p.m.; 3-4:30 p.m. • $65-$75 registration required • The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio • www.thedoseum.org/family-workshops Discovery! Children ages 6 to 9 will be able to participate in science and art activities. The program is designed to inspire young minds to engage with their community and foster
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Rep. Stan Gerdes, R-Smithville, filed HB 1589, which would require voter approval for new toll projects. Beginning Sept. 1, toll entities would not be allowed to construct new toll lanes or roads unless authorized by voters in each county impacted by the project. State lawmakers have an estimated $194.6 billion available for general- purpose spending as they write the 2026-27 state budget, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Jan. 13. “When [taxpayer money] comes in to us to spend on roads and infrastructure, are we being responsible with it?” Rep. Caroline Harris Davila, R-Round Rock, said Dec. 12. “We all know that every new road we build, we are also responsible for the maintenance of that road, and that’s a continuing expense.”
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The Big Bounce America The touring inflatable theme park features large bounce houses and other custom-built attractions with ball pits and slides. The theme park will have timed sessions for children and adults. • Feb. 28-March 2 • $22-$45 • S.T.A.R. Soccer Complex, 5103 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio • www.thebigbounceamerica.com
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Annual Big TX Fun Crawfish Boil The crawfish festival will have a crawfish eating contest, carnival rides, character photo opportunities, a petting zoo and live entertainment. • March 7-23, times vary • $12 (adults), $8 (children) • Retama Park, 1 Retama Parkway, Selma • www.bigtxfun.com
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