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Dancing Over the Mountain
Dancing Over the Mountain
Wyoming: The moment hung empty. Or, maybe I was just that dumb. There were several lessons waiting to be learned that was splashing off my hard head like water off a rock. Yet like a smooth river stone, the water eventually has its effect. 06/28/2023 23:00
“Stubby’s Company”
“Stubby’s Company”
06/28/2023 23:00
Human training… for dogs
Human training… for dogs
This column will offend many dog lovers. Please accept my apologies in advance. I myself am a dog lover. I believe dogs are among the very best creations on Earth. Fewer things provide more pleasure than a loving relationship with a well-trained and well-behaved dog. But, the hardest part of training dogs is training their human masters. 06/28/2023 23:00
Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows
Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed last week that Gov. Greg Abbott is sabotaging the Senate’s work because of their ongoing feud over which approach to property tax reform is best, The Dallas Morning News reported. Abbott vetoed three bills by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, who has been Patrick’s point senator on increasing homestead exemptions in order to provide tax cuts. 06/21/2023 23:00
“So Much”
“So Much”
I heard him yelling before I saw him. 06/21/2023 23:00
Letter to the Editor ...
Letter to the Editor ...
A huge thank you to Alisha Brummett and The Banner Press for consistently providing coverage to The Health & Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley (The Wellness Council). Alisha is an exceptional photographer and has written several articles that are helping to inform our citizens of the important work of The Wellness Council. There is a sizable group of volunteers that are working diligently to identify, expand, improve and/or develop new services regarding health and wellness for our county. Thank you, Alisha! 06/14/2023 23:00
Central figure in Paxton case charged
Central figure in Paxton case charged
The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday. 06/14/2023 23:00
“Father’s Day”
“Father’s Day”
“Father’s Day” 06/14/2023 23:00
Husband School – more stuff men need to know
Husband School – more stuff men need to know
In a previous column I shared a few observations on navigating the waters of marriage. This week we have a continuation of that instruction. I share the following not as an expert, but merely as a student. My failures in marriage with my longsuffering wife have prompted me to read and learn to some degree. These tips come from one of the very best books on marriage that I have ever read (Husband School by Julie Gordon). 06/14/2023 23:00
Abbott, Patrick spar over tax relief
Abbott, Patrick spar over tax relief
Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session. 06/07/2023 23:00
Texas House impeaches AG Paxton
Texas House impeaches AG Paxton
The Texas House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday, only the third time in the state’s history that has occurred. 05/31/2023 23:00
William Mosby Eastland
William Mosby Eastland
William Mosby Eastland was born in Kentucky to Thomas Butler and Nancy Mosby Eastland. 05/31/2023 23:00
Did You Know…
Did You Know…
- Texas means Friends in Caddo Indian - Austin is the live music capital of the world - Texas boasts America’s largest rose garden in Tyler - Texas the the USA’s second- largest state - Texas was once an independent nation - Six flags have ruled over Tex as - Dr Pepper was invented in Texas - Texas has several state animals that includes armadillo and longhorns - Texas has more bat species than any US state - Texas has three of the largest cities in the US - Texas held the world's first rodeo - Texas has the world’s largest convenience store. Yep, Buc-ee’s - Vietnamese and Chinese follow up English and Spanish in Texas - There is a German dialect that is unique to Texas 05/31/2023 23:00
Skool Dayz
Skool Dayz
It’s that time of year when a mix of emotions and excitement fill the air. The air may be in gymnasiums or a football field. 05/24/2023 23:00
The Inevitable
The Inevitable
05/24/2023 23:00
“Lukewarm Water”
“Lukewarm Water”
Yesterday wasn’t the best day. 05/24/2023 23:00
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
It's official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country's first Hispanic four-star general. 05/17/2023 23:00
Did You Know…
Did You Know…
- M&M stands for Mars and Murray - Facebook has more users than many major populations - Neil Armstrong did not say, “That’s one small step for man.” According to Neil, he said, “ that’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” 05/17/2023 23:00
Clock ticking on moving bills
Clock ticking on moving bills
The clock is ticking on getting bills out of the House and to the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week in a story in the Austin American-Statesman. Patrick presides over the Senate and is worried many bills that have made it out of House committees but have not gone before the full chamber will not be considered before the session ends. 05/10/2023 23:00
Just yesterday
Just yesterday
I watched my grandsons level up in their scouting ranks this past Sunday. It seems just yesterday that I was holding them in my arms, pretending to drop them, and they were laughing up a storm because they knew Grandpa wouldn’t drop them. Just yesterday, I spent time with my grandparents–one in town and the other in the country. I loved them all. Just yesterday, I was watching Mom and Aunt Patsy performing in a play at Mentz Hall. I think it was Chattanooga Choo Choo. Now, it seems just yesterday, they both are no longer within arms reach. 05/10/2023 23:00
“Taking Pictures”
“Taking Pictures”
I like taking photos when I’m out of the country. 05/10/2023 23:00
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