With Election Day just seven weeks away, the Texas branch of the American Party, better known as the “Know Nothings,” met on Jun. 11, 1855 to select a slate of candidates for statewide …
The 89th Legislative Session has come and gone, and I could not be happier to return home to see my family, friends, and constituents across House District 9. This legislative session was a grueling …
The state legislature adjourned Tuesday on the 140th day of the legislative session, or Sine Die, which means “without days.” It has been a productive session, and I am …
As we approach the end of the 89th Legislative Session, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all the folks back home. I could not be more appreciative for all of the communication and input …
Summer has arrived in Washington, D.C., and with it comes one of my favorite parts of the year, the arrival of our summer interns on Capitol Hill. Each year, I have the privilege of …
10 years ago Commissioners issue disaster declaration for Trinity County; Dept. of Public Safety urges Texans to prepare as hurricane season begins. No obituaries for the week. …
In January 2025, I took command of a Sheriff’s Office facing serious challenges — critical staffing shortages and low morale across all divisions. Over the past 150 days, …
For those looking for something to occupy their children go to the Facebook pages and websites of both of our county libraries. Coldspring, which has been holding a huge yard sale with fabulous …
Snakes shouldn’t be able to climb stairs and there ought to be a law that they can’t be anywhere you don’t expect them! The alertness of my son narrowly avoided injury when he …
The dust hasn’t quite settled on the 2025 legislative session, but here’s a sampling of bills already sent to Gov. Greg Abbott: • A ban on clubs supporting gay teens in public …
Stephen F. Austin finally blinked in a tense stand-off with Strap Buckner and signaled on Jun. 10, 1831 that he would meet his stubborn adversary more than halfway. No one was more …
The session is coming to a close and, as it does, critical deadlines have to be met for legislation to pass. Those deadlines fall throughout the next week and if bills do not pass those benchmarks, …
Memorial Day serves as a meaningful moment for us to honor and remember those who selflessly laid down their lives so that our freedom endures. While Memorial Day is one of solemn …
Memorial Day has come and gone. Your librarian has always celebrated our service members on this day. Really, we should thank them every day. Our library has a large selection of books …
With the legislative session ending on Monday, June 2, lawmakers are scrambling to pass or kill bills, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Among the bills passed or likely to soon pass: …
School is out but not before scholarships have been awarded and graduation ceremonies are completed. Shepherd High School had its scholarship evening last Tuesday. Principal Danielle …
By the end of May 1945, more enemy prisoners were sitting out the Second World War in Texas than any state in the Union. One out of every ten German, Italian and Japanese captives shipped to …
The sensational murder trial of 24 Texans, denied bail and held for months in an open-air stockade, began at Jefferson on May 24, 1869. George Washington Smith was a veteran of the Union Army, …
10 years ago Gamma Chi Society celebrates its founders; Relay for Life 2015 raises over $23K; Gill sentenced in shooting incident; Smith-Hutson scholarships awarded to five Groveton High …
On May 8, 1945, the Allied forces celebrated Victory in Europe Day after the defeat of Nazi Germany. During the war, more than 1,500,000 military personnel came to Texas for training. There were 142 …
