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 …
“What is believed to be the largest field in the country under one fence was broken and sown to wheat this fall by Hickman Price, the most extensive wheat farmer in the Panhandle of …
Sarah’s Snack Shack was awarded the Business of the Month by Shepherd Chamber of Commerce last week. Recently the owners, Pam, Alisha and Doyle, built an addition to the Food Truck, a …
I got up early, a good hour before the rest of my family who was still comfortable snoozing away in our little ‘hunting cabins’. My plan was to head out to a nearby wooded hillside …
With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, had …
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: …
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 …
Recently, I joined in the Baylor University Homecoming festivities. Being the oldest homecoming celebration in the nation, Baylor’s traditions are steeped in history and pride, uniting …
10 years ago City Council receives updates; Centerville Kindergarten, Pre-K visit pumpkin patch; Crockett center offers ladies exercise class-importance of regular exercise emphasized; GISD to …
Well, we can’t complain about the rain anymore. So, if anything goes wrong this week, then we can truly blame it on the rain. Did you vote Tuesday? First Methodist Church of Trinity had a …
“She can’t!” Amazed, I said these words upon hearing from our proud, new-father son about our granddaughter. Although (you’ll pardon a proud, new-grandmother), we have the …
Leading up to the 1998 execution of ax murderer Karla Faye Tucker, there were repeated references to the fact that a woman had not been put to death in Texas since Nov. 12, 1863. Her name was …
When I turned 11 years old, I joined the Boy Scouts. Our meetings were on Tuesday nights at our church. Our troop went camping on the first weekend of every month, rain or shine, hot or cold, there …
A growing number of Texas homeowners are forgoing buying homeowners’ insurance as premiums skyrocket, according to a recent report from the Texas comptroller. Recent natural disasters …
The weather was good for Halloween trick-or-treaters and the rain that followed was good for our soil. Now Thanksgiving is approaching and then Christmas. We have some serious shopping ahead of …
