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.This week, they’re looking to gut it.The TCPA addresses the common problem of “strategic lawsuits against public participation,” or SLAPPs.

Old Glory News

Got up this Palm Sunday with the wind really blowing. Now at around two it has calmed down so it can go around to the north and come at us from the other direction. It sure is nice when the wind stops blowing so hard. It almost pushes me over.

Where Solo Agers Can Find Help

Dear Senior, I’m a divorced 68-year-old childless cat lady and have been thinking a lot lately about who will look after me when I get older and my health falters.

Paxton, Cornyn gear up for primary battle

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning, grab you a cup of coffee and visit with me awhile, the wind is blowing already in Aspermont, so a new hair style when you walk out the door. Joe and I have been busy this past week, remember he said last fall , 'No more garden !!!!!

Derek’s Variety of Talents

One of the most popular attractions in Fredericksburg is a Ghost Tour. Derek Spence has been conducting it for seven years. “It gets bigger every year,” says Derek.

Guaranteed to make you feel better 2.0

A slice of warm cornbread with butter.A couple of slices of cornbread in a glass of cold milk.A foot massage.A baby’s smile directed right at you on Aisle 9 at the grocery store.Watching Nacho Libre starring Jack Black.Watching Napoleon Dynamite with your best friend.

Faces & Places

“It isn’t Easter,” he said, “but this week has caused me to think a lot about the Easter story. Not the glorious resurrection that we celebrate on Easter Sunday but the darkness that came before.

Old Glory News

PRAISE THE LORD, we got rain and what a blessing. The first night of clouds was a terrible night.The wind and hail were so bad, we just had to hide and pray that God would protect us.

How Seniors Can Save on Auto Insurance

Dear Senior, Can you offer any tips to help seniors save on their auto insurance? I recently turned 70 and got hit with a 25 percent premium increase on my car insurance and am looking for ways to save.