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Moretti has expressed concerns about the long-term consequences of over-pumping, which could lead to severe environmental damage, including sinkholes, saltwater intrusion, and the loss of natural habitats. Pasco County is already seeing signs of stress on its water system, with local springs in decline and water tables dropping.

"The developments we’re seeing now could be anywhere in the country," Moretti said. "They don’t reflect the character of Pasco County or the desires of its residents. We deserve better. We need communities that have a sense of place and history, not just rows of identical houses with romanticized names that bear no resemblance to the land.

In this episode of The Building Texas Show, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Sonia Aguillon, President of the GVTC Foundation, to discuss the significant role of cooperatives in shaping rural Texas. Through innovative programs like Round-Up for Change, the GVTC Foundation empowers its members to make a direct impact on their communities.

Lisa Moretti, candidate for Pasco County Commissioner, is endorsing a new grassroots initiative by Pasco County residents called “Use Your V.O.I.C.E.”, which stands for "Vote Out Incumbents (in the) Coming Election."

A new cannabis dispensary aiming to provide affordable medicine to those in need is facing opposition in Santa Cruz. The Hook Outlet, partnered with the non-profit WAMM Phytotherapies, seeks to fill a beloved bakery's location, but concerns about its proximity to schools have divided the community. The site is fully compliant with city regulations.

Rural broadband providers have initiated a series of multimillion-dollar projects aimed at bringing advanced fiber broadband technology to remote communities in Eastern North Dakota. A groundbreaking ceremony took place near Casselton and was jointly hosted by five telecommunications companies.

Texas Republican Richard Finger announces the launch of RepublicansForProChoice.com, a 501 (c) (4) non-profit organization dedicated to shifting the conversation within the Republican party by promoting compromise as a means of finding common ground.