GOP win raises stakes for Cornyn’s leadership bid

With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, had previously announced he would step down as party leader.

Bonus Quote of the Week

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."— John F. KennedyI hope this quote reminds us to honor veterans not just through words, but by actively supporting and appreciating their sacrifices.

Old Glory News

Oh my, isn't this a lovely day, nice and cool and with all the rain, everything is getting green again. Maybe it will be nice to look at for a while before it comes a freeze. I love this kind of weather. Sure wish it was like this all year.

Picking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey

Things to know when selecting your centerpiece bird Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service poultry expert Brett Meisinger, lecturer and collegiate poultry judging team coach in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Poultry Science “talked turkey” with us and answered...

A minor prophet (and some music) will light the way

A schoolteacher teaches. A writer writes. Both of those demand more of me sometimes than I am able to give. Post-election 2024 is one of those times.

Faces & Places

“This is an election year. But the issues this year are not about Democrats and Republicans. The big issue is whether this nation has degenerated to a point of no return — a point where we risk destroying ourselves, before our enemies can destroy us.

Mount Suribachi and the Iconic Flag Raising at Iwo Jima

During World War II, the island of Iwo Jima held strategic importance for the United States as a base for fighter escorts and emergency landings for bombers targeting Japan. Capturing the island would provide a critical advantage in the Pacific Theater.On February 19, 1945, U.S.

DUTY• SACRIFICE • FAMILY

On the 249th birthday of the U.S. Marines, retired Major Dave Nowlin reflected on his journey from small-town Texas to global Marine operations, a path inspired by hometown values of service and forged through years of dedication to country, the Corps, and in the end, family.

Old Glory News

OMG last week I made the remark I wish the Ghost would bring us some rain, and boy oh boy did we get a nice rain. We got about two and one half inches of it. It stormed all night here and the wind blew hard and it rained hard, and oh my, the loud thunder. No sleep here with all the noise and storm.

How to Write a Living Will

Dear Savvy Dear Senior, What’s the best way to go about writing a living will? I’m approaching age 73 and in poor health and would like to get this done without spending a lot of money.