What CEO Elon Musk says will be the world’s largest computer chip manufacturing plant is planned for Grimes County, east of College Station, the Austin American-Statesman reported. In a joint …

I guess most of us outdoor types have equipment that we’ve become fond of over the years. For some, it might be an old outboard motor that was acquired years ago that just refuses to wear out. …

Nearly three-fourths of cyclosporiasis cases detected in Texas have been confined to two regions, The Dallas Morning News reported. The Texas Department of State Health Services provided numbers for …

Last Thursday my husband and I went to a book signing at the Community & Children's Impact Center. The author Jennifer Monteil was introduced by Brenda Myers, the founder and Chief Executive of …

Last Thursday, I was sitting in the heavily secured indoor recreation area in front of the cells of death row inmates in building 12 of the Polunsky unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice …

I remember watching the classic movie “Home from the Hill” starring Robert Mitchum when I was a kid. The movie, filmed a short distance from my home in Red River County, was one of the big …

For most of us, particularly those in the private sector, failure comes with consequences. In a criminal sense, there’s courts, jail time, restitution or fines or both, community service and …

Teaching kids to swim is a great way to spend a summer. Overcoming fears, learning new skills, and improving abilities are important ways that we develop self-confidence and self-esteem. Learning to …

Breaking a 54-year silence, an ex-priest best known as the creator of the Kaepa brand athletic shoe revealed his role in the UT tower tragedy in the Aug. 6, 2020, edition of the San Antonio …

The San Jacinto County Animal Rescue held an adoption day in Shepherd on Saturday. The event, held at Tractor Supply, featured some German shepherd crosses and Velma, an 8-month-old black-and-white …

Last week, I wrote about the playful Jesus, and he often was, especially with his disciples. This week I want to tell you about the dangerous Jesus. Jesus started his life in danger when his parents …

The Midland school district is suing Education Commissioner Mike Morath and other state leaders in another challenge to the state’s public school finance system, known as “Robin Hood,” …

On Aug. 4, 1925, Conrad Hilton celebrated the grand opening of the first hotel he built from the ground up and the first he put his name on — the Dallas Hilton. Even though a governor once …

Through my many years spent on the water and in the woods enjoying my passions of hunting and catching fish, one if the absolutes truths I’ve learned is the fact that, “It isn’t over until …

For much of the summer, I teach swimming lessons to kids, young and “old” (I sometimes teach adults). I am always amazed at how much folks can and will learn, even if terribly afraid, when they …

On the one hand, there’s the party of fascists calling out communists in the other party, probably as a precursor to resurrect the House Un-American Activities Committee. On the other hand, …

We usually think of Jesus as being loving, but very serious in his mission. We seldom think of Jesus as being playful and loving to have fun. One story in which he was playful occurs after his …

Last Thursday, President Donald J. Trump spoke before the American people about an issue of grave importance, and no, it was not an address to assure We the People that the economic strains we’re …

Every parent of a child with a disability wants the best possible education for their child. Navigating special education services, however, can be complex and overwhelming. As a result, many …

Last week, President Trump gave a speech, with his homework done for good measure, about foreign meddling in U.S. national elections. He claims that there were problems, so naturally I decided …