My wife and I looked forward with great anticipation to the births of all five of our children, but I remember most the anticipation surrounding the birth of our first child. She was the first …

Every now and then, something reminds us just how connected we are to the land, the livestock, and the rural communities that make Texas such a special place to call home. For many of us, that …

Here are five things happening around your state: East Texas groundwater battle continues Over the past several months, East Texas has been home to a closely watched legal dispute …

The Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 27 th Christmas Show was a huge success. The day was gorgeous, the entertainment was fabulous, and the vendor food booths were outstanding. Santa Claus was a …

We here at the library would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and a Merry Christmas. The library will have a Christmas Open House on Friday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a …

Note: The library will have new hours in December only on Fridays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. All other days and times remain the same. Join us for story time the first three Thursdays in December …

Saturday was Shepherd's Christmas event and parade. The weather was good with sunny skies and after a chilly early morning, it warmed up. For those needing a hot “cuppa,” Friends of …

What keeps you up at night? Is it relationship issues? Health concerns for yourself or family? Is it financial? How do I pay the bills, put food on the table? There are many things we deal with in …

In August of this year, the National Guard was ordered into the District of Columbia, posted because President Trump decreed that the nation’s capital was a crime-ridden mess. The crime …

Cradling a treasure he had found in the bedroom where he was staying, my son said, “Mom. Can you imagine how much this would cost in an antique shop? Staying here is like living in a time …

Infuriated by the General’s defense of the Cherokees, Col. Sam Jordan grabbed an ax handle and took a swing at Sam Houston on Dec. 9, 1840. Adolphus Sterne alertly blocked the blow saving the …

About 1 million Texans over the age of 45 who receive health insurance coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act will likely face monthly premiums of more than $1,000, the Austin …

Love them or hate them, cormorants have flocked to lakes and private waters in Texas to spend the winter months roosting on standing timber on our lakes and devouring both baitfish and gamefish as …

There are two attitudes in life: one of hope and the other of despair. Once, a misprint of a weather forecast read like this: “There is a 5 percent chance of today and tomorrow.” In …

What a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner and celebration of life I had this year. It had its sad moments, but it was mainly pure joy. There were 14 people of all ages and walks of life who laughed, ate, …

I wore a sweater this week for the first time since last winter. Then we had much needed rain. That and Thanksgiving made it a memorable week. Shepherd Chamber of Commerce is busy with final …

After being married for 57 years, someone asked, “How do you stay married?” My first thought was to say, “God was behind it.” Who else would we give credit to? However, I …

Parties can provide an excellent setting for meeting new and interesting people. A yachting party in 1936, proved to also be the perfect setting for young, rising star Texas Senator Allan Shivers to …

Were I a little more cynical, I would be extremely morose about the increasing lack of civility in society. It’s not just here, either. It’s global, and unless there’s some …

Some people in Texas are either ignorant of the slow poke law or they are just determined to break the law. Left lanes on divided highways with a sign saying “Left lane for passing …