“And we was too broke to even pay heed/But that’s how it is when you’re po’ folks.” – Bill Anderson. I was intrigued by a recent USA Today article about …

In the mid-1970s, my ex-wife’s Uncle Ben called and asked if we had any plans for Sunday week. We said no and were then invited to a family reunion/barbecue at his son-in-law’s cattle …

The diversity of the mourners reflected the many connections and talents of our friend whose life we celebrated as we mourned her passing. She was a talented, caring, compassionate and capable …

With a quorum-breaking number of House Democrats still out of state, House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, gaveled the first special session to an end Friday. Gov. Greg Abbott immediately called a …

With another school year upon us, I want to recognize the hard work, dedication and passion of our dedicated teachers and support staff who work tirelessly to enrich, educate and inspire our next …

10 years ago   Officials voice concern over proposed treatment center; Two Groveton Indians named to All-State baseball teams; Brush fire on Sawmill Road; TxDOT fights to curb end-of …

Monday was the first day of the 2025-2026 TISD school year. There are new rules for the students this year regarding dress codes, cell phones, and body piercings. It will be a shock to some and a …

The unprecedented manhunt entered its fifth week on Aug. 19, 1934, with two of the six escapees from Texas’ Death Row still on the loose. Sentenced to 2 1/2 centuries for his many crimes, …

San Jacinto County Women’s League members of the Board and committees met at the Senior Center in Coldspring last week. The group finalized the details for the Yearbook, which is the admirable …

We weren’t in just any resort area of the Pineywoods of East Texas while at the. Pineywoods conservation camp ... the songs we sang really should have clued us, with titles-such as …

Last weekend was that time of year again — when store aisles fill with sharpened pencils, new sneakers, and the hopeful anticipation of a fresh school year. As families across Deep East Texas …

Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 of the more than 50 House Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and effectively halt the special session to prevent a …

Last Friday, I convened my second Coordinated School Safety Meeting at Texas State Technical College. Leaders from across Central Texas joined the discussion, including law enforcement officials, …

Sharon Tate’s houseguest rubbed the sleep from his eyes on Aug. 9, 1969, and asked the tall intruder who he was and what he wanted. “I’m the devil,” answered Charles …

10 years ago   City Council hears property owner’s utilities concerns; An American athlete abroad; Commissioners discuss delinquent payments, radio tower; John Cornyn praises Senate …

The Senior Center in Coldspring has made a decision on the future of the Center after have the budget slashed $2,500 a month.   From Oct. 1 they have chosen not to receive funding for the …

Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting plan, The Dallas Morning News reported. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had left the …

“Oh, God our help in ages past, our Hope in years to come.   Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.”   These words from this hymn echo through my mind as I …

It’s that time of year again – when store aisles fill with sharpened pencils, new sneakers and the hopeful anticipation of a fresh school year. As families across Deep East Texas gear up …

Recently, our state experienced a tragedy in the Hill Country. We mourn the lives lost during the flooding over the Fourth of July holiday on the Guadalupe River. Texas lost 135 men, women and …