Holidays are always a special time for our family. The Thanksgiving of 1967 was a four-day holiday. For the first time my dad, mom, my sister, Christy, and I went as a family to my …
Not a lot of us stop to trace our roots of behavior, but we are all functioning as adults in many ways we learned as children from our observations of adults and their ways. We aren’t always …
The vote for the Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to the best college football player in the land, was announced on Dec. 2, 1950, and Kyle Rote of SMU did himself proud by coming in second. The …
When my husband, Roy, and I were living on the Texas coast we often had neighbors drop by to fish under our lights at night. We often told fish stories – I mean, what fisherman doesn’t? …
Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders last week targeting the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party, The Dallas Morning News reported Abbott said the orders were intended …
One of the great benefits of streaming TV is that I’m able to watch old network shows that I enjoyed while growing up in the 1970s. One of my favorite shows was “The Waltons.” …
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, I’m reminded of the importance of gratitude. Gathering around the table with friends and family serves as a perfect opportunity for us to recenter our …
When the presidential limo came to a screeching halt at Parkland Hospital on Nov. 22, 1963, the Governor of Texas believed John F. Kennedy was dead and that his own wounds would prove to be fatal. …
Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The Houston Chronicle reported the proposed measures cover a range of topics ranging …
Have you realized that good ideas are sometimes awfully hard to put into practice? Take chores as an example. Most of us agree that having responsibilities about the house are important ways for …
As superintendent of Shepherd ISD, I see daily the incredible potential our schools hold — not just for our students but our entire community. Schools are the heart of any small town, and the …
The Women’s League Thursday meeting at the Coldspring Community Center had Charlene Smith as a guest speaker. She spoke about the SJC Senior Center of which she is administrator. Charlene …
When I was a 14-year-old kid in 1977, I rode my bike, played ball with my friends and had virtually no responsibility. During that same time, halfway around the world, another 14-year-old boy …
By 1930 America was in the depths of the Great Depression. The New Deal was two years away. Beginning in 1930, The Lepp Bakery adopted a feeding program to help. Every person - man, woman or …
I want to start this week’s column by expressing my sincere gratitude to everyone who exercised their right to vote in our most recent election. The American people have spoken in a historic …
The spirit of democracy is alive and well in our great country, and I am proud to be part of a system that prioritizes the will of the people. It is my great honor to continue to represent all …
10 years ago Republicans sweep county offices-Doug Page wins another four-year term; Commissioners appoint Stubbs to JP post. Obituary for the week: Judith Green, 73, of Groveton. 20 years …
The holidays are fast approaching and we’re busy gearing up for the next legislative session. It will be here faster than we know it! Here are five things happening around your state. …
October, November, and December are my three favorite months. They depict love, beauty, and sharing. Most people are more kind to everyone during these three months. It is during this time you find …
Last week I wrote about darling Lauren and how she is already reading. In reality, Lauren is responding to the attention and the time her parents are giving her, and she is learning every minute they …
