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To The Editor: This week one of the greatest men I have ever known died and went to heaven.At the age of 91 he was still one of the strongest, quick-witted, and opinionated people on earth. He was a former detective, police chief, Sunday School teacher and an all-around “man’s man” in every way.

The day after Thanksgiving. Two birds saved from roasting in a hot oven.

To The Editor: My family has lived in the Round Top area for over 150 years. Our level of trust has been so complete that we have never had a gate on the driveway to our property.

To The Editor: I was very pleased to read the above-the-fold article about Ron Briggs’ request that Fayette County count all ballots by hand in future elections. Mr.

To The Editor: As I approach the Thanksgiving holiday, with the midterm elections almost over (seems there are still some races that have not reached the finish line), I’m thankful for Fayette County’s ethical and responsible Election Administrator who has conducted elections in Fayette County with honesty and class. She’s not perfect, but she has integrity.

Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Monday, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 10.

On Nov. 24, 1911, Woodrow Wilson met the obscure kingmaker from the Lone Star State who would make him the 28th president of the United States.

Remember to label your garden, folks, unless you’re like me and don’t mind surprises. A few weeks ago, Janessa planted some seeds in a bed near our porch.

Rushing about in preparation for the holidays, I’ve been thinking about reasons to be thankful. There are so many— and no, this will not be the list of them we occasionally see this time of year.

To The Editor: After the last election a lot of people are confused and feeling neither Republicans or Democrats in Washington DC fairly represent them. Universal vote by mail laws have turned elections into a farce designed to insulate the political establishment from the wrath of upset voters.