House Democrats filed a petition with the Texas Supreme Court on Friday, seeking to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of funding for the legislative branch.
Jumping out of an airplane Friday may not have been the scariest thing I did last week. The day before, I took our oldest daughter to the Driver’s License office in Columbus to take her driver’s test.
To the editor: Character is doing the right thing; even if no one is watching. Sometimes, choosing to do the right thing may put you in the minority; sometimes even standing alone.
To the Editor: I’ve read many views and opinions on the Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery work that was done here. As the founder of our disaster recovery team (FCDRT), I am humbled by the work that was done with and through our organization.
Where has the music gone? What happened to the polkas and waltzes? Why isn’t there any hustle and bustle around the church grounds? All remains quiet and still. I don’t hear the auctioneer in the distance. No one is dancing, playing games, or just sitting around enjoying the day.
Someone asked me if I cook. My eyebrows contracted, my eyes narrowed, my mouth lost its already receding lip line as I sucked in a breath, and my head involuntarily began a left to right rotation of denial.
In a letter dated Jun. 23, 1829, Andrew Jackson warned Sam Houston to watch his step in Texas and to avoid doing anything that would embarrass his homeland or tarnish his reputation.
If you are reading this before 10:30 a.m. Friday look up in the sky and say a little prayer for me. That’s about the time I’ll be jumping out of a plane in Lexington for the Habitat for Humanity Skydiving Fundraiser.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas urged Texans to cut back on power usage last week when an unusually large number of power plants shut down for unexpected repairs as temperatures soared. ER- COT officials announced Friday that Texans could resume normal levels of electricity use, however.
Thank you to all of you who read this column faithfully every week. I’m amazed at all of the folks who recognize me when I’m out and about and strike up a conversation about gardening.
