Times of trouble remind us Texas open government laws are here for everyone

Across the state, Texans are keeping a closer eye on their government. They’re asking questions and demanding information. There’s a renewed awareness of our transparency laws.

Knowing a Place

“To know fully even one field or one land is a lifetime’s experience. In the world of poetic experience it is depth that counts, not width.

2 Cents Worth

CAROL GREENWAYHOLLAND Did you know this is Fire Prevention week, well if you were married to a former fireman, you got told of it this morning.

Art from wine bottle corks

Cheryl LaBerge of Harlingen plays piano, practices Yoga, does family scrapbooks for generations of her family and is involved in all sorts of civic activities. She has saved wine bottle corks for years and finds them fascinating. “They’re interesting,” she says.

Check Your Mirrors

“We turn not older with years but newer every day.” Sometimes I feel like slapping Emily Dickinson. While the eccentric poet remains one of my favorite literary figures, Dickinson’s self-awareness can be nauseating. I say this with love.

Faces & Places

“Laugh, even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired. Smile, even when you're trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision. Sing, even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy. Trust, even when your heart begs you not to.

State sends resources to Florida

Texas has deployed state resources to Florida to assist in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastation caused last week by Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States in the past decade.

Auto Aids That Make Driving Easier and Safer

Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any car gadgets that can help older drivers? I drive a 12-year-old car and have arthritis in my neck, back and knees which limits my mobility making it more difficult to get in and out of the car and look over my shoulder to backup.

Old Glory News

Here we are in another month and still no rain. Maybe we will get another cold front and it will bring us some rain. It looks as though the temp will be O K. Surely there will be a change in something the flies are terrible. Pray for rain!!

Border talk

I originally planned to share my opinion this week on local matters — which there is no shortage of soapboxes one can shout from — but after a conversation with a reader in Eagle Pass and pictures from life along the border, and since another reader perpetually askes me to write editorials on...