With summer upon us and kids of all ages at home, it is time to think about activities for kids, especially those (of any age) who will be left by working moms and dads for long periods of …
Gov. Greg Abbott last week signed a $1 billion private school voucher bill into law in front of a large crowd at the Governor’s Mansion, the San Antonio Express-News and other media outlets …
On May 14, 1962, Katherine Anne Porter published Ship of Fools, her first and last novel that put the uprooted Texan on easy street. Callie Russell Porter began her long life in 1890 at a wide …
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we are reminded of the incredible impact that moms have on our lives. Mothers are the ones who guide us through life’s challenges, offer support and …
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 …
On May 1, 1718, San Antonio de Valero Misson was founded by Franciscan Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares near present-day San Antonio. It was one of the early efforts by Spanish missionaries to …
On Sunday, May 4, we recognized the dedication, service, and sacrifice of our firefighters on Texas Firefighters Day. More than 28,000 brave men and women in Texas sacrifice their time, service, and, …
Last Tuesday, I held a hearing as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform reviewing the financial management of the Department of …
AUSTIN — The Senate on Tuesday gave unanimous approval to a bill that is intended to clarify when doctors can perform medically necessary abortions under the state’s near universal ban. …
10 years ago Local county official completes continuing education seminar; Elder Abuse prevention proclamation issued; Council voices support for energy provider bills; Plan to save Gulf …
The St. Louis World’s Fair may have been the first time Ad and Plinky Toepperwein performed in public as husband and wife, but the couple from the Lone Star State wowed the matinee audience on …
May 11 is Mother’s Day. How quickly this year is passing. The next quarterly lunch for Coldspring Chamber of Commerce will be on May 13 at the Community Center behind the …
A Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than state-set …
The stars were out last week at the Prom ... and those shining most brightly were the well-mannered young people who came dressed to beautifully and who behaved like the young men and women they are. …
I hope you enjoyed time with your families on Easter weekend. Here are five things happening around your state: •House, Senate name conferees on budget The budget …
The Texas House is firing on all cylinders. As we approach the last five weeks of the 89th Legislative Session, the House is considering bills Monday through Friday, with workdays on Saturdays and …
I had the wonderful opportunity to attend and read a children’s book to families at the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll. The event was beautiful and joyful as Americans gathered at the White …
10 years ago GISD Board accepts bids for building repairs; three new hires; DETCOG receives highest 2014 audit ranking at April meeting; Warrant round-up nets six arrests. Obituaries for …
I have learned lately about a spot where citizens stroll safely, secure in their sparkling city, without fear of burglary, murder, rape, car jackings or drive-by shootings; a place where women may …
Three years after holding Texas’ first state fair, Henry L. Kinney was indicted in Philadelphia on May 4, 1855, for plotting to invade Nicaragua. The ex-smuggler and shady founder of Corpus …
