Many people have given up on hope. I imagine that after the crucifixion of Jesus, many had given up. Sadly, some are so ready to throw in the proverbial towel. When we read of sex trafficking …

The early success of Second Saturday on the Square in Woodville, presented by Cypress and Creed and the Tyler County Tourism Board, offers more than a pleasant weekend gathering. It provides a …

When I was in high school, I had a full-time job “slingin’ hash” at Furr’s Cafeteria, and that’s where I had my first run-in with taxes. Federal income tax, FICA, …

Last week I wrote about Sarah, my niece with such good early language skills. Her family played a strong role in developing her abilities. There are many ways parents and older siblings can, in …

An obscure Confederate major with a famous last name presented a secret proposal to the governor of Texas on Oct. 27, 1863. Next came the hard part — convincing Francis Lubbock that he alone …

Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures, and tax …

Louise was a church member of mine. She and her husband, Cloyce, were Godly, middle-class folks. She once said to me in dismay, “Why don’t people just do right?.” Certainly, we …

Last Friday marked Day 17 of the government shutdown. The Senate still has not passed the House-passed Continuing Resolution, which would reopen the government at previously approved funding levels …

There were too many events this weekend for me to attend but one, so I chose the Pet Expo as it was the service organization that I have belonged to for the longest time. The Trinity Lions …

Fish Friday at Coldspring Senior Center was sponsored by Judge Travis Kitchens, but he had to be in court at that time, so he missed the great lunch, with cake as dessert and music by DJ Ken Janik …

October, my favorite month of the year. Everything happens during this month. Cooler weather, apple cider, football games, leaves turn, ghosts and goblins appear, fall festivals take place, reunions, …

The "seven-year itch" is the popular idea that romantic satisfaction in a marriage or long-term relationship often declines around the seven-year mark, leading to restlessness, dissatisfaction, or …

As we near the 2025 Constitutional Election Day on Nov. 4, I'd like to offer a friendly reminder that the early voting period will begin on Oct. 20 and will end on Oct. 31. While I always encourage …

Last week marked the second week of the Democrats’ harmful government shutdown. Instead of preventing a lapse in funding by approving the House-passed Continuing Resolution, which maintained …

I’m beginning to think that the path the government has taken is not only irresponsible, but unconstitutional, unpatriotic and most scary, irrevocable. While on the surface, using the …

Many people think of catching catfish as a summertime endeavor, but some of the best blue catfish action begins about this of the year when water temperatures begin to fall. While the red-hot …

Redrawing the state’s congressional maps, though being challenged in court, has drawn 114 Republican candidates in the state’s 38 districts with nearly two months left until the filing …

Nolan Rinehart, known to his many fans as “Cowboy Slim,” finally relented on Oct. 21, 1948, and agreed to his first-ever recording session. The Comanche County native was just …

I love my niece, Sarah, but for a while, when she was very young and stayed with us, I nearly went wild with her chatter. My sister said she was vaccinated with a phonograph needle and that really …

The Coldspring Chamber of Commerce will hold its Wolf Creek Car, Truck and Bike Show on Oct. 18-19 at Wolf Creek Park. Coldspring VFD Fire Fest follows the week after with a day of fun, food and …