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Kaufman County: Medicaid dependency reached 2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2% of income in Kaufman County, providing an average of $1,068 per capita to residents.

By East DFW News | Apr 2, 2025

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Rockwall County: Income Maintenance made up 0.8% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.8% of income in Rockwall County, providing an average of $587 per capita to residents.

By East DFW News | Mar 22, 2025

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Rockwall County residents received $7,455 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 242nd in Texas

By East DFW News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Rockwall County received an average of $7,455 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in Texas.

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Kaufman County ranks 239th highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $8,046 in 2022

By East DFW News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Kaufman County received an average of $8,046 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in Texas.

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Kaufman County ranks 38th in Texas for government transfer dependency at 15.3% in 2022

By East DFW News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 15.3% of income in Kaufman County—ranking it 38th least dependent among Texas counties.

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Kaufman County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.2% of income in 2022

By East DFW News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Kaufman County, providing an average of $1,172 per capita to residents.

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U.S. Rep. Crockett votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By East DFW News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Kaufman County in 2021

By East DFW News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Kaufman County received $2.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Rep. Holland receives campaign donation from billionaire ‘family friendly drag show’ supporter

By East DFW News | Feb 28, 2024

Rep. Justin Holland received a $50,000.00 donation from HEB grocery tycoon Charles Butt’s Education PAC after voting against school choice.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Rockwall County rise or fall in 2021?

By East DFW News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Rockwall County received $474,632 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Rockwall County farmers in 2021 reached $7,723,187

By East DFW News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in Rockwall County received $7,723,187 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Kaufman County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By East DFW News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Kaufman County received $7,006,908 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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1,448 Hunt County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By East DFW News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Hunt County received $2,744,891 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Henderson County receive in 2021?

By East DFW News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Henderson County received $2,123,093 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Collin County farmers in 2021 reached $14,216,363

By East DFW News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Collin County received $14,216,363 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Dallas County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By East DFW News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Dallas County received $10,426,753 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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City of Plainview: Ranada Jack, Paul Drager Recognized for Years of Service on City Board / Commission

By East DFW News Report | Apr 4, 2023

Ranada Jack, Paul Drager Recognized for Years of Service on City Board / Commission

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City of Temple will host 18th Annual Bloomin' Temple Festival on April 29

By East DFW News Report | Apr 4, 2023

18th Annual Bloomin' Temple Festival on April 29

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City of Benbrook will host Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Event on April 15

By East DFW News Report | Apr 4, 2023

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Event on April 15

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City of Benrbrook will host Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting on April 17

By East DFW News Report | Apr 3, 2023

Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting on April 17