WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DIE WITHOUT A WILL?

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve put off making a will for years. What actually happens to my money and property if I die without one?--Getting Old Dear Getting, If you die without a will, your assets will be distributed according to the laws of your state, known as intestacy laws.

EDITORIAL: ATTORNEYS’ UMBRELLAS FOR AVOIDING THE SUNLIGHT

Jeff Hurt, Editor I have purposely steered away from writing an editorial ahead of last week’s appeal hearing over Rotan ISD’s public comment policy.

Editor

Dear Editor I feel compelled to clarify something in Gary Borders’ column of February 27; in particular, the section entitled “Most Texans Arrested by ICE Have no Convictions”. The first deceptive comment was to say the Trump administration promised to target gang members, murderers, etc.

LEE TRAPS BLUE CRABS

Lee Knezek of Matagorda likes being a fisherman.“Being self-employed and on the water every day and watching God’s creation, you can’t put a price on that.

Faces & Places

“Oh, my gosh!

In a word, community

Change is hard for me. Obviously, my employer has remained the same since 1978 upon college graduation.

ARMCHAIR POLITICKING

Contrary to the consensus of the social media surfing club, casting their digitized stones of hypocrisy, I am not aggravated by the outcome of the March Primaries, especially as it relates to local races.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor I appreciate the citizen who voiced his concerns with the wind turbines, solar farms, and data centers that are appearing all over the area. I too would love to have the quiet, rural lifestyle continue uninterrupted. It is quite pleasant.But I am afraid we face a paradox.

Early Voucher Data Raises a Question: WHO IS THE PROGRAM REALLY FOR?

When the debate over school vouchers dominated the Texas Capitol, Texans were told vouchers were the answer to failing schools.We were told they would help low-income students trapped in struggling public education systems.We were told public school families were asking for a way out.

TEXAS TOFFEE

TEXAS TOFFEE is a candy store in Plano. “The root of toffee is butter, sugar and nuts,” says owner Koree Webb. “So, I have three different kettles, which is quite an upgrade from the way we used to do it by hand. The kettles really help us cook and we have people come in just to see the process.