Staying serious about water conservation
Thu, 10/19/2023 - 12:00am
Y’all, we need to stay serious about water conservation.
Opinions
Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding
Thu, 10/19/2023 - 12:00am
Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported.
October deadliest for pedestrians
Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:00am
AUSTIN – Fall and winter months bring shorter days and less light, making it harder for drivers to see—and safely avoid—pedestrians. October saw the highest number of pedestrian crashes in 2022. That’s why Tx-DOT is using National Pedestrian Safety Month to continue its “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign and remind Texans that pedestrians are our most vulnerable road users.
Texas employment at historic high, but jobless rate is up
Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:00am
For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
9 Ways to Improve Your Morning Coffee
Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:00am
As I sit at my typewriter this morning and pound out these words, I am enjoying a good cup of coffee. In a world apparently gone mad, coffee provides some degree of comfort. Coffee seems almost a supernatural beverage, imbued with mystic qualities. It’s like peace in a cup. No wonder that over one billion people around the globe enjoy coffee every day. In the words of Jerry Seinfeld, “this liquid is taking over the world!”