A cowboy is horseback at a prison

Carroll Langham of Grapeland is one of the colorful custom cowboys of Houston County. He has written about his experiences with livestock and his fellow ranch workers in a couple of books. They contain some of Carroll’s poetry, wild adventures and some unimaginable cowboy pranks.

2 Cents Worth

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you may your days be filled with gladness, enjoy every minute with all your folks. Joe and I have finally got rested from our trip to Kentucky, we wished we could have stayed longer but Joe's son, Buzz , just had a week so we had to come home.

Lege gets to work in fourth special session

The Texas Legislature, conceived as a part-time body to meet every other year for 140 days, is now in its record fifth session (counting the regular session).

Dewey and Aja Young have a lot to be thankful for

A little over twenty years ago Dewey Young was a supervisor for some McDonald’s restaurants in Kerrville. The manager of one of them was a girl named Aja (pronounced Asia). They were attracted to each other, dated and got married. “She saw me and just couldn’t resist,” says Dewey.

Ladies and Tramps Law Enforcement Center

Almost a decade ago I wrote my first front-page news article for this publication. The headline was “New jail: 30 days ahead of schedule; $300,000 over budget.” Over the years, the facility has been a news gift that simply keeps on giving, as it is a complex and expensive endeavor.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning it's Sunday morning early so I thought since we would be traveling home on Monday, I would tell you my story while I'm waiting for the hunters to come in from hunting. They all left this morning at 5:00 Am like they did yesterday, got set up in their stands, and watch for the deer.

Faces & Places

“We hardly need to be reminded that we are living in an age of confusion. A lot of us have traded in our beliefs for bitterness and cynicism, or for a heavy package of despair, or even a quivering portion of hysteria.

On the road to Aspermont

Come next week, the pew may call or a spot under a tree. Where’er I land on sabbath day the Spirit goes with me. -- sjs My respect for those whose faith still leads them to participate and commune with believers in a church setting is genuine and profound. You lead and you love. And you matter.

Considering the Front Porch

“Now, I’m gonna say this again just so you didn't think it was a mistake the first time I said it. For me, success is not about the wins and losses. It's about helping these young fellas be the best versions of themselves on and off the field.

Special session likely to end with no voucher deal

As the clock ran down on the Legislature’s third special session, Texas House and Senate leaders exchanged barbs over Gov. Greg Abbott’s school choice bill and border security proposals, the Austin American-Statesman reported.