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Photoshoot with Jesus

Photoshoot with Jesus

Another memorable moment occurred when another inmate, a man in his early 30s, walked up to me near the end of the event and said, “You made my mom smile today. She’s had some hard days and arrived with a heaviness and worry about certain things. You joked with her and teased her, and she eventually smiled. I needed to see her smile. Thank you.” 03/27/2024 09:00 AM

When should you take Social Security?

When should you take Social Security?

One of your important sources of retirement income will likely be Social Security — but when should you start taking it? 03/27/2024 09:00 AM

Action not words

Action not words

There are so many things to talk about this week, so we are going to do a little scattershooting. 03/27/2024 09:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Recent estimates from t he U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest- growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new residents that brought its population to more than 185,000. Census data shows that Rockwall and Liberty counties closed out the top three, with growth rates of 6.5% and 5.7%, respectively. 03/20/2024 09:00 AM

He was there all the time

He was there all the time

I have a question to pose to all of you this week. Do you ever get tired? Now, I’m not talking about the kind of tired that comes from a hard day at work or a tough day in the classroom. I am talking about the kind of tired that leaves you in a catatonic state without the ability to function normally. The kind of tired that permeates your entire body and brain and leaves you feeling empty and without the desire to want to get up and do anything at all. 03/20/2024 09:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. 03/13/2024 09:00 AM

Super fans, super parents and memories

Super fans, super parents and memories

This past weekend I was out for a drive just to get some fresh air and a litte sun and I came across a group sitting out in front of a local auto parts store in New Boston. 03/13/2024 09:00 AM

How can you manage student loan payments?

How can you manage student loan payments?

If you have student loans, you likely received a “payment vacation” over the past few years, due to legislation related to COVID-19. But if you’re like millions of other borrowers, you may have recently been required to resume your payments. How will this affect your overall financial situation? 03/13/2024 09:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 03/06/2024 10:00 AM

Parties, pageants and positivity

Parties, pageants and positivity

Now that the March primary is past, whether there be a runoff looming or not, I am glad to say that I am done commenting on politics in this space for a while. 03/06/2024 10:00 AM

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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 02/28/2024 10:00 AM

School choice is your choice

School choice is your choice

When my oldest daughter was old enough to start school, we lived in a suburb of Dallas. I did not want my kids to go to public school in the big city, so we made a choice. Yes, we made a choice. We chose a private school. Thankfully we had a great church with great teachers and that is where our daughter got her first year of education. It was our choice. But there were no vouchers to pay for it, we paid for it, because it was our choice to put her there. 02/28/2024 10:00 AM

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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 02/21/2024 10:00 AM

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