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Gov. Greg Abbott has called a third special legislative session to deal with redistricting, to decide how to spend billions of dollars in pandemic funding from the federal government and to determine to whether state or local governments can mandate COVID-19 vaccines, as well as some pet issues of the governor that failed to pass recent sessions.

Before we get back to the discussion of genetics let’s not forget the needs of our nation and the families who suffered losses this past week in Afghanistan to be lifted up in prayer.

Concerning our livestock & plant genetics and breeding discussion, we have talked about crossing similar species to acquire an offspring that possess the positive traits and hopefully few of the negatives of both parents such as a mule.

I hope each of you enjoyed the Labor Day weekend. Labor Day is a day to pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. We can all agree the past 18 months have been challenging for all “workers.” The majority of us have experienced added duties or responsibilities, along with new policies, procedures, and requirements. Unfortunately, many workers have also encountered financial hardships. It is rewarding to see how Azle ISD employees continue to meet these challenges while providing for the needs of our diverse student population.

The Texas House approved an elections bill Friday along party lines with 21 Democrats declining to participate. The bill, slightly different from previously passed Senate legislation, now heads a conference committee that will negotiate a final version.