April 21 was San Jacinto Day — more than just a date on the calendar, it’s a defining moment in Texas history that reminds us of where we came from and what we stand for. In 1836, the Texian …

Last week, House Republicans continued work to cut burdensome regulatory red tape and unleash the full power of American energy independence and dominance. By streamlining regulations and advancing …

This week starts winding down the last month of the TISD school year. Before long we will be praying for relief from the sun’s vicious rays, but for now, we have a few more weeks of spring. I …

Have you ever seen grass growing out of concrete? Sure, you have. My father-in-law would say that was real determination. It is, isn’t it? The children of Israel had a foundation with many …

Substance abuse disorder is often called the “family disease” because it disrupts the stability, health, and relationships, of the entire family. In law enforcement, we come across a wide variety …

We celebrated Earth Day last week. The Earth concurred by opening the flowers on the Magnolia trees and Star Jasmine and we can be grateful for the pleasure we take from all that Nature brings. The …

With the Spring season comes so much joy. Spring rings in spring and the growth of flowers, blooms and trees. Just around the corner are the joyous celebrations of graduations and sometimes weddings. …

A couple of weeks ago, I posited that there needs to be some sort of ability for the voters to hold elected officials and the judiciary accountable for their actions. I don’t mean that in a …

Big tech is coming for East Texas, coming to pilfer its resources and siphon off value from it. By now I’m sure all of you have heard, or read, some rumblings someplace about data centers, and …

Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That …

A Texan for three years and a Ranger for less than one, Jeff Milton survived his baptism of gunfire on April 27, 1881, as he would so many other close calls in the years to come. When the wife …

Looking back over the past couple of decades, those of us that hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle have seen many new products come on the market. I can name a few items that have made my …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at another key House committee — the House Committee on Appropriations, which is responsible for writing and overseeing the state budget. Arguably one of the …

“Texas has a bluebonnet, a bluebonnet, a bluebonnet,” the young voices sang as we walked through Woodville streets to view spring flowers and trees. Teaching tots Texas history is really a …

How do we deal with pain, sorrow, and suffering in our lives? I believe that words written by St. Peter give us a way to face and work through our sufferings. He said, “Christ himself suffered …

Last week, I introduced the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, legislation aimed at shifting the federal government from a “pay-and-chase” model to proactively stopping fraudulent payments …

Shepherd Chamber of Commerce is planning July 4 on Saturday, July 4. This is the first time in years we have done this, but we have been fortunate enough to have Mr. Guzman, who is our fireworks …

At my age, life is almost a blur. I have begun to reminisce a lot lately, and I now find myself trying to remember a lot of Trinity’s history in the last twenty years. Events are easy. Dates and …

I have fond memories growing up in a neighborhood where we knew everyone (or almost everyone) on our blocks and most of our neighbors were able to get along. Remember block parties? Riding your bikes …

Imagine what you would do if all communication was suddenly cut off from your world. This was the reality for the  Artemis II  crew when their mission took them to the dark side of the …