The revelations that have come from the shuttering and review of the Obama era USAID program are as eye-opening as they are sad, but there are a few in there that are downright infuriating. Of …
There has been some confusion during the past several years about the requirements for businesses, city and county government, school districts, and individuals providing public notice to citizens in …
The revelations that have come from the shuttering and review of the Obama era USAID program are as eye-opening as they are sad, but there are a few in there that are downright infuriating. Of …
It was another busy week in Austin and it was a pleasure to welcome more constituents from House District 9 to your Texas State Capitol. Among those who made the long drive from Deep East Texas were …
One hundred and forty-three years ago this week, building commissioners for the Texas Capitol broke ground for the present-day building. Nimrod Norton and Joseph Lee turned the first shovels on Feb. …
So much work is going on at many levels of government to do something about the nation’s — and this state’s — schools that there should probably be a full-time nurse at every …
“WE ARE A COUNTRY THAT IS NOW BEING RUN WITH COMMON SENSE” – President Donald J. Trump, posted to Truth Social, Feb. 2, 2025 President Donald J. Trump, who was sworn-in …
This past week, it was a pleasure to welcome a number of constituents from House District 9 in your Texas State Capitol. Among those who made the long drive from Deep East Texas were elected …
An unspeakable tragedy unfolded in our nation’s capital this week after a mid-air collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342 in what may be one of the …
Like a bad penny or some sort of undesirable, recurring health condition, it’s baaaaack! News came down the legislative pike that the lege’s budget writers are proposing $1 billion …
There’s been a lot of talk — standard one-sided talk — about the last couple of weeks and the plethora of presidential pardons. While the law gives presidents and governors the …
I’m pretty sure there isn’t a Boomer or Gen X-er who hasn’t ever been graced with the phrase, “Do what I say, not what I do,” is some form or another — mostly from …
As the two or three of you who read my scrawlings know, I’m something of a Luddite. Keeping up with all that is new and shiny in terms of tech is not my cup of whiskey, and I do not care …
With the start of the 89th Legislative Session, state representatives and senators convened in Austin on Tuesday, Jan. 14 to take the constitutional oath of office. It was such a blessing to be …
This week session began! It will be an exciting and fast-paced 140 days. We will do our best to keep East Texans informed about the goings on in Austin. Here are five things happening around …
By now, I’m sure everyone knows that California is on fire, and current estimates put the damage at north of $150 billion. It isn’t completely clear, though, that ultimately, this …
The Texas Hill Country is one of my very favorite places and I think it is beautiful. I also have quite an affinity for the wide, open spaces of West Texas. But in recent years I’ve discovered …
With the holidays officially behind us, I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year. As we turn the page on one year and begin another, we’re afforded a unique opportunity for new …
“Thoughtful criticism and close scrutiny of all government officials by the press and the public are an important part of our democratic society.” – Jimmy Carter. There is …
There’s an adage for writers that admonishes us to become better writers by reading, or at least, it came from my favorite writer. The other side of that coin is that in order to become a …
