Faces & Places

“What doesn't kill you very often makes you weaker. What doesn't kill you can leave you limping for the rest of your days.

American Idol

It’s high noon in the frontier town. A tall, handsome hero strides into the dusty street where his outlaw nemesis awaits. The two men draw. The outlaw is fast but the hero is faster. His aim is straight and true. The outlaws falls to the ground.

Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort

To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s right to know.

Street takeover spurs governor’s action

Gov. Greg Abbott has created a statewide task force after several “street takeovers” recently took place in Austin in which motorists obstructed intersections, shot off fireworks and drove recklessly.

The problem with democracy

It has been an interesting week at the Chronicle, as along with juggling a tight workflow schedule, shifting deadlines, and a steady stream of news content, we also celebrated the birth of a new grandchild.

What path are we on?

While I had considered not writing an editorial this week out of protest due to the criticism I received from male readers after last week’s romantic display of affection.

Abbott issues disaster declaration, seeks fed help

Gov. Greg Abbot has issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by the early February ice storm and is seeking a federal declaration as well for areas in Southeast Texas affected by rare January tornadoes.

Love and Community

Let’s talk about love. I’m writing this the day after Valentine’s Day, so perhaps this is a cheap ploy, but I’m not talking about a thin sheen of love wrapped around manufactured commercialism. I’m talking about the difficult, worthwhile, messy sort of love that is so vital.

To: My Love

I must admit the surrealness of writing you a letter, as I have not done so in more than 30 years.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning to all of you, hope you had a good week last week, Joe and I did. I have been washing cabinets and cleaning them out only Monday. I did not start the week off very good. I had apples ready to make an apple cobbler, cooking breakfast at the same time and you know what happened!!!!