Faces & Places

'A tree is alive; thus, it is always more than you see. Roots to leaves, yes—those you can, in part, see. But it is more—it is the lichens and moss and ferns that grow on its bark, the life too small to see that lives among its roots, a community we know of, but do not think on.

Early voting now underway

Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 7 general election. Voters will decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments, including measures to provide property tax relief and raise the homestead exemption to $100,000.

How to Find a Medical Escort After a Procedure

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some medical escort services that help seniors get home after a medical procedure? I need to have a colonoscopy, but my doctor’s clinic won’t schedule my appointment unless I supply them with a name and phone number of the person taking me home afterward.

Old Glory News

Well, how did everyone like the nice cool breeze this morning. It is so nice to have nice weather that is so pleasant. We had to dig out the sweater this morningbefore going to church, but it felt so nice. We could sure use a good rain right now, that would be a Blessing.

It’s a group thing

I may be going too far out on a limb here — being that you are still reading a classic form of media — but I’m going to fathom a guess that most of us have a cell phone.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning what a gorgeous morning I've been outside all morning cutting flowers back and getting ready for them to go to the flower house or in my front window. I had 8 purple blooms on my moon plant this morning, I told it you waited until nearly frost to start blooming.

The Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording

Martin Theophilius became fascinated with sound recording while he was in high school “My parents gave me a Webcor tape recorder for my graduation gift,” says Martin. “I was a music major at Sul Ross and while there I recorded bands.

Texas employment at historic high, but jobless rate is up

For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Welcome to Autumn

Some people say autumn means the end of summer and all the fun, time to get serious and go back to the ordinary. Others look forward to fall, saying it’s colorful and energizing and it’s like starting everything all over again. Personally I’m with the previous group. I love spring and summer.

Holy session, Batman

While there are several local issues that I have an opinion — or are developing opinions — about, I want to touch on the current legislative session that cranked up in Austin this week.