Death toll climbs in Hill Country flooding; legislators will investigate response to crisis

Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday he’s likely to instruct the Texas Legislature to investigate early warning systems and other governmental responses to July 4 flash flooding that killed at least 82 people in the Hill Country.Lawmakers are set to convene in Austin on July 21.

The Flight of a Lifetime

It was thrilling. Exciting.Exhilarating. Dangerous. Took courage to do it. I can’t recall doing anything that included fear, anticipation, trepidation, and a sense of accomplishment afterwards. I’m talking about floating on air. Riding the wind.

The air was thick with irony

Every now and again, the tumblers of fate click into place at just the right moment to provide an opportunity for commentary so glaring it seems irresponsible not to editorialize it.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning to all my friends, beautiful morning in Aspermont Texas, but our hearts and prayers are with all our friends in south Texas, such a tragedy.We have been on the phone contacting all of them, some are water bound but all okay.

Vouchers could change homeschool landscape

The passage of the state’s first voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum.

VOICES OF VALOR

The millennium has come and gone, And still no peace in sight. No matter the dreadful cost of life, And both sides know they're right.Billions spent to find new ways, To kill their fellow man.Over a piece of ground or drop of oil, And it's all because they can.

America: History’s most successful protest

As the Double Mountain region joins the rest of the country this Friday to celebrate our nation’s 248th year of independence, we’re reminded of the “rockets’ red glare” described in our national anthem.

To Drive or Not To Drive

Best I can remember my first driving experience was in a jeep with no brakes on Rock Ranch near Decatur. I was hooked. I immediately fell in love with driving. I think I was 10 years old.

2 Cents Worth

Grab you a glass of tea and let's visit awhile!!!!! What a week I have had, cleaned house off and on all week long, thought we were going to have company this weekend, and they didn't get to come, but I've got a clean house!!!!!

Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session

Gov. Greg Abbott just before the midnight deadline Sunday vetoed a bill on THC products and said he would call a special legislative session to regulate products containing the substance, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The veto angered the bill’s chief champion, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.