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The Last Word

The storms had passed— but barely. And near a creek by a parking lot, a few homeless friends sat quietly after the wind had come in waves, one after another, like it tried to shake the ground loose beneath them. Hail, rain, gusts strong enough to knock over trash cans and trampolines—these storms brought tornadoes with a vengeance. 05/07/2025 09:04 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

A Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than state-set standards, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 05/07/2025 09:03 AM

We need to go back to living in a Leave it to Beaver and Mayberry world

We need to go back to living in a Leave it to Beaver and Mayberry world

There seems to be so much divisiveness and turmoil in our world today, and along with that there comes a sense that we can’t believe anything we hear on the news or trust most people that we come in contact with on a daily basis. 04/30/2025 09:02 AM

Weekly Devotional

Weekly Devotional

Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” (NKJV) 04/30/2025 09:02 AM

Eggs, Pastries, and Providence

Eggs, Pastries, and Providence

She had a dozen fresh eggs—straight from her chickens— ready to bless some of our homeless friends. She’d gone downtown with a heart full of love and a carton packed with breakfast, but the delivery didn’t quite go as planned. She didn’t see me. I wasn’t where I usually am—even though I’d been near her, something I’d learn later. So, no clear path presented itself for her to pass them along. 04/30/2025 09:02 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022. 04/30/2025 09:01 AM

The Importance of Farmers Markets Economically and for Communities

The Importance of Farmers Markets Economically and for Communities

The New Boston Farmers Market will begin on May 6th. It is every Tuesday from 3 PM until 7 PM. We All love farmers markets. The following will share the importance of farmers markets for communities and local economies: Farmers markets offer numerous benefits to local economies and communities. They provide a central hub for community gathering, support local and small farms, increase access to fresh food, and boost the local economy by attracting shoppers to nearby businesses. Additionally, they foster a sense of community and offer educational opportunities like cooking demonstrations and gardening tips. 04/23/2025 09:05 AM

New law raises Social Security income for some

New law raises Social Security income for some

Until recently, if you received a pension from a job that did not pay into Social Security and you’ve also worked in a job that did, your Social Security benefits at retirement were reduced based on your pension income. 04/23/2025 09:05 AM

A Snake That Wasn’t

A Snake That Wasn’t

Some memories don’t just visit you—they stay. Not because they were grand or planned, but because they came wrapped in everyday laughter and the presence of someone you miss dearly. A few years ago, I picked up my elderly mom to bring her to my house for Easter lunch. She had her usual batch of goodies— something she’d made for the meal, a plastic sack with odds and ends, and a little something extra for Kade, my grandson—her great-grandson. 04/23/2025 09:05 AM

In the Midst of the Storm

In the Midst of the Storm

I’ve lived in Texas my entire life. One thing Texans can guarantee, if you wait a few minutes, the weather is sure to change, and change big. Every spring we experience spring storms, some pretty severe. A good part of every spring, Texans (in “tornado alley”) are guaranteed to be under a tornado watch or warning. This year is no exception … and this year has been a doozy! 04/23/2025 09:04 AM

For the rich, free speech — for others, a SLAPP in the face

For the rich, free speech — for others, a SLAPP in the face

Fourteen years ago, the legislature passed vital protections for freedom of speech in the Texas Citizens Participation Act. 04/23/2025 09:03 AM

Remembering our freedoms

Remembering our freedoms

It hit me as more than a little sad that we here in the United States seem to have developed a lack of remembrance and respect for all of the freedoms we enjoy here in the land of the free and the home of the brave. 04/16/2025 09:04 AM

How can you boost your savings?

How can you boost your savings?

It might not be on your calendar, but America Saves Week is observed from April 7–11. Are you saving enough? If not, how can you save more? 04/16/2025 09:04 AM

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