To the editor: I have two questions for Sandy Armstrong after her letter last week: 1) What liberty does face masks take away? 2) Do you also claim the liberty to drive on the left side of the road, to drive as fast as you want wher ever you want, and to drive without a seatbelt? Terry Hynous La Grange.

One thing this alone time (called social isolation) has forced and/or enabled me to do is write and learn how to maneuver my way around Zoom. I was not forward thinking enough to invest in Zoom 10 months ago which means I have not benefitted from increasing my net worth due to the millions of people who are using that internet platform during this COVID-19 rampage.

To the Editor: Months ago, Democrats in the United States Congress indicted Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. Now, more than 5 million Texans in spirit are among the over 76 million Americans who did the cowardly John Cornyn’s and Ted Cruz’s and senate Republicans’ jobs for them: they convicted Donald Trump of high crimes and misdemeanors and are removing him from office.

To the Editor: The October Round Top Antique Festival was well attended by both dealers and shoppers, giving a much-needed boost to local businesses. Some dealers said that this was one of their best shows.

To the Editor: My heartfelt prayers go out to Jeff Wick and his family who are under quarantine. As the good journalist he is, he shared with us in the Record that he has tested positive for the corona virus.

To the Editor: The article last week about the problems of the local VA clinic only tells part of the story of medicine in Fayette County and probably all the USA. I would ask that the reporter ‘pick up the ball’ and carry it to the goal line of fully reporting on the entire story.

Sam Houston was so badly shaken by the Nov. 30, 1837 death of Deaf Smith, the famed San Jacinto scout, that he took a month-long leave of absence from the presidency of the Lone Star Republic.

You walk in and the first thing you notice is if it is clean and the next thing you notice is if it smells. If those significant and important aspects meet with your approval, then you look around at the décor. Some are plain as can be but most are decorated, these days, with flair and creativity. You have to admit most people are critics when it comes to public restrooms.

Rural Texans have a lot to say about the lack of broadband service in their communities. Since we covered the topic earlier this month, many readers have emailed to share their stories and pleas for help.

Such a year it has been. And yet, we are thankful.