After the flurry of bills filed on the deadline, we have the final number of bills filed and an accurate picture of the universe of topics we will work on. In total, both the House and Senate …
Last Tuesday, my Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing entitled, “Shifting Gears: Moving from Recovery to Prevention of Improper Payments and Fraud.” Witnesses from …
The pace of the session continues to pick up and important deadlines are around the corner. Committee hearings, voting, and debating on the Senate Floor take up most of my days. Only a little over 80 …
One hundred eighty-nine years ago, on March 15, 1836, the founding fathers of Texas convened at Washington-on-the-Brazos. In the face of tyranny and an advancing army from Mexico City, these brave …
10 years ago Vikings tight end Chase Ford visits Centerville Elementary students; Bio-fuels plant Task Team scheduled to meet to discuss current findings; Scholarship fundraiser works to keep …
Last week was Spring Break, and Trinity County was fortunate to have wonderful weather and an awesome week of events. However, the Midwest was not so lucky and 40 people lost their lives due to more …
What unites Texans of all political persuasions is the nonpartisan principle that our government must operate in the sunlight. We have the right — and responsibility — to keep watch …
Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas …
Women’s League of San Jacinto County was treated to a presentation by Coldspring Mayor John Benestante and Marsha Strickland last Thursday. The theme was Utilizing Travel and Tourism for …
On Mar. 22, 1877, Guy M. Bryan wrote the new President of the United States, who happened to be an old college classmate, to recommend a relative for the Supreme Court. William Pitt Ballinger …
Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas …
Except for her size, she looked like a perfect sixteen ... sixteen years old. Red nail polish emphasized her tiny nails, gold hoops, her pierced ears. Heavy black “combat boots” weighed …
I don’t mean for this to come across as a sermon, as it probably does. But we need to talk about a dangerous and deeply unchristian idea that is making its way through certain evangelical …
One hundred eighty-nine years ago, on March 15, 1836, the founding fathers of Texas convened at Washington-on-the-Brazos. In the face of tyranny and an advancing army from Mexico City, these brave …
The pace of the session continues to pick up and important deadlines are around the corner. Committee hearings, voting and debating on the Senate floor take up most of my days. Only a little over 80 …
On March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell to the Mexican army after 13 days under siege. Gen. Santa Anna launched an early morning assault on the mission; the battle lasted 90 minutes. All defenders of …
Deep East Texas is finally warming up, and that means Spring is upon us. The return of warm weather also signals that county fair season is back in many of our communities. As a proud supporter …
Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment …
Breaking their habit of working strictly at night, a bandit band of brothers robbed the bank at New Braunfels in broad daylight on March 12, 1922. If Willis Newton can be believed, and that is a …
“Did you watch a scary movie?” “No”, I told my new kindergarten friend during our conversation about the previous night. “I don’t like to be scared. I like …
