With early voting currently underway, Texans are busy casting their votes to determine the future of our cities, counties, state and country. While election season can spur a feeling of contention …

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 …

My grandfather, George Martin, trained to be a history teacher in college. George was a starter on his college basketball team.   He served in the US Army in World War I as a lieutenant. First …

Enjoyed another week in TX-17. Last Friday evening, I had the honor of celebrating the Heart of Texas recipients of the 2024 Congressional Veterans Commendation. These remarkable veterans have not …

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, …

The post office at Thurber closed for good on Oct. 28, 1936. The once thriving mining town hardly had a pulse, and neighboring Mingus was on the critical list. Separated by two miles and the …

The federal judge who has repeatedly found Texas in contempt for not fixing its foster care system has been removed by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a three-judge panel faulting U.S. …

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 …

I had the pleasure of spending a sunny day as the Honorary Chairman at the second annual Community Field Day hosted by the Baylor University Center for Developmental Disabilities and the National …

10 years ago Veteran writer, editor Van Thomas dies; Groveton FFA continues with fall projects; County receives approval for Ike 2.2 fund usage; Naked woman leads to arrest of meth dealer; …

It is hard to believe but I have written 44 articles in the Trinity Newspaper this year, and I have only 13 more weeks left in 2024 to enlighten you. Several events occurred this weekend, but I …

Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct. 21 and ends on Nov. 1. Texas voters will be choosing from a full slate of candidates, from president to U.S. senator to various county …

David G. Burnet, head of the temporary government, gave into public pressure and unexpectedly resigned on Oct. 22, 1836, to make way for president-elect Sam Houston. At four o’clock that …

You may have noticed through our Shepherd ISD Social Media Posts, and Messaging updates that the Scholastic Book Fair is in town. Not to mention, the signs posted on school grounds signal to …

Did you know that Friends of Shepherd Library are hosting a fundraiser Team Trivia Night? This is a chance to have some fun with your friends and/or family team. This event is family-friendly and …

As we near the 2024 Election Day on Nov. 5, I’d like to offer a friendly reminder that the early voting period will begin on Oct. 21 and will end on Nov. 1. While I always encourage folks to …

It was a great week back in TX-17. On Saturday, I attended National Night Out in Robinson, hosted by the Robinson Police Department. National Night Out is “America’s Night Out …

10 years ago Trinity women injured after jumping out courthouse window; Christmas on the Square plans underway; “Smoke Signal” special section coming soon; County 4-H Clubs to host …

Saturday was an awesome night for the Haley Burk Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The organization held a purse bingo gala at the YMCA Camp Cullen in Trinity. I had forgotten how beautiful the …

Schools are not the only place children learn, and they were never meant to be. Long before there were formal schools, parents taught children important skills. Helping kids learn any skill is …