Patrick lays out legislative priorities

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlined his goals for the upcoming legislative session, calling them “general concepts,” according to the Austin American-Statesman. With an estimated $27 billion surplus, the Legislative Budget Board voted last week to boost the Legislature’s spending capacity by 12.

Community Spirit and Bedford Falls

“Dear George: Remember no man is a failure who has friends. Thanks for the wings! Love, Clarence” It’s an iconic moment in film history, the closing scene of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” If you need a refresher, small-town businessman George Bailey is near financial ruin on Christmas Eve.

Wish in this hand... the other one is full

While there is a degree of entertainment value attached to the goings on within the workings of government, at the local level, Fisher County officials simply refuse to give up their title of crowd favorite, and while on one hand, I’m pleased to cover something other than a plain-vanilla public...

2 Cents Worth

Good morning to all of you, beautiful day in Aspermont had a chance for rain, but no rain, oh well maybe next time. Santa is coming to Aspermont and everyone is getting ready. Kay and Ivy Swink have their yard full so many pretty things to see at night, takes awhile to drive around and see it all.

You gotta watch those superlatives

As a reporter I try to be accurate. I have learned that any time I use a superlative (only, largest, smallest, fastest, slowest, oldest, newest, greatest, best, tallest, shortest, etc.) I get in trouble.

It Was Said

Podcast alert. Audio blogs, as they were originally called, gained momentum in 2004 as broadband internet access increased. Podcasting in 2022 gives listeners shows about financial advice, history, true crime, self-help, current events, religion, sports commentary, cooking, and education.

Faces & Places

“For many of us the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we will become so distracted and rushed and preoccupied that we will settle for a mediocre version of it. We will just skim our lives instead of actually living them.

Changes urged in funding community colleges

A report submitted to state leaders ahead of the 88th legislative session’s opening in January urges lawmakers to develop “an innovative new model” to fund community colleges.

Humble, Ordinary, and Familiar

The holiday season gnaws at me. I touched on this last week and I have written about it at length over the years, including a few Merle Haggard-inspired essays.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning from Aspermont, Texas, grab you a cup of coffee or a good cup of hot cocoa and set and visit with me awhile.