A Texan for three years and a Ranger for less than one, Jeff Milton survived his baptism of gunfire on Apr. 27, 1881 as he would so many other close calls in the years to come.

What does it really mean to be blessed? If you spend any time on social media, you have probably seen the word everywhere. A new house, a great vacation, a picture-perfect family… #blessed.

Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is more than twice the projected cost in the previous state water plan published in 2022.

Sometimes I sit on the porch in late afternoon and if I’m lucky there’s a cooling breeze and a chorus of birdsong from every side. And I think about how long I’ve lived here alone – over five years now. Sometimes I talk to my late husband and bring him up to date. And when I do that I occasionally surprise myself.

This is the latest in a series of columns from new Fayette County resident Julia Thiessen, who grew up in Russia. On April 12, 1961, the first human being was launched into space.

To the editor: For those who were in attendance and/or who listened via Facebook to the meeting presented by Taxpayers for Responsible Schools last Thursday evening, you heard an exchange between Gary Drab and Patsy Parker regarding a comment made by Tina Huenefeld. The beauty of the three of us is that we respect each other even though we do not always agree on subjects concerning LISD issues at LISD board meetings.

Adopting “Regenerative Ranching Principles” can boost profits and reduce expenses of the conventional farmer or rancher. The first step is to challenge yourself to think about a new system. Preparing yourself mentally will make it easier to adopt these new practices.

The artificial intelligence revolution, much like the great industrial surges that preceded it, has encountered an unexpected constraint: scarcity. Not of talent or imagination, but of computing power, i.e., electricity to run the data centers. As demand for advanced AI accelerates, the infrastructure required to sustain it has struggled to keep pace. The result is a modern-day capacity crunch that may shape the trajectory of technological progress for years to come.

Have you ever wondered what makes a house a home? What gives it personality, comfort, and a glimpse into the soul of the person who lives there? As I think back on the places I’ve lived—and the ones I’ve visited—I realize each one carries its own kind of energy. Some wrap around me like a warm breeze, inviting and facool and distant, offering no hint of miliar.

To the Editor: I do not normally engage with others in the opinion and op-ed pages, but Mr. Edward Dykes’s recent letter demands a response.