Contradictions and

Sue Jane Sullivan Below are some random things that float around in my head when I am trying to make sense of the world after calling it a day. It’s not a wise move on my part as it often impedes my ability to drift off to sleep.Acknowledging contradictions and paradoxes is an age-old exercise.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DIE WITHOUT A WILL?

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve put off making a will for years. What actually happens to my money and property if I die without one?--Getting Old Dear Getting, If you die without a will, your assets will be distributed according to the laws of your state, known as intestacy laws.

EDITORIAL: ATTORNEYS’ UMBRELLAS FOR AVOIDING THE SUNLIGHT

Jeff Hurt, Editor I have purposely steered away from writing an editorial ahead of last week’s appeal hearing over Rotan ISD’s public comment policy.While I still have no desire to opine about the officials’ decision — that would be petty since they voted against me — I am, however, quite inclined...

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Dear Editor I feel compelled to clarify something in Gary Borders’ column of February 27; in particular, the section entitled “Most Texans Arrested by ICE Have no Convictions”.

LEE TRAPS BLUE CRABS

Lee Knezek of Matagorda likes being a fisherman.“Being self-employed and on the water every day and watching God’s creation, you can’t put a price on that.

Faces & Places

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In a word, community

Sue Jane Sullivan Change is hard for me.

ARMCHAIR POLITICKING

Contrary to the consensus of the social media surfing club, casting their digitized stones of hypocrisy, I am not aggravated by the outcome of the March Primaries, especially as it relates to local races.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor I appreciate the citizen who voiced his concerns with the wind turbines, solar farms, and data centers that are appearing all over the area. I too would love to have the quiet, rural lifestyle continue uninterrupted. It is quite pleasant.But I am afraid we face a paradox.

Early Voucher Data Raises a Question: WHO IS THE PROGRAM REALLY FOR?

When the debate over school vouchers dominated the Texas Capitol, Texans were told vouchers were the answer to failing schools.We were told they would help low-income students trapped in struggling public education systems.We were told public school families were asking for a way out.The message...