Rep. Carl Isett, R-Lubbock, has his hometown buzzing with rumors that he won’t seek an eighth term in the Texas House. Isett didn’t return calls and texts to confirm, and his office said simply that he’ll have an announcement on Friday.
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 008
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