Time to grow

Sue Jane Sullivan “The seed is in the ground /Now may we rest in hope “Sabbath VII” 1982, Wendell Berry Wendell Berry’s literature (poetry, essays, books) would be a wonderful addition to a classroom or coffee table.The American farmer, poet, and essayist is still living and gracing us with a...

THE PHARMACY ON MAIN STREET

SUZANNE BELLSNYDERWhy Drug Policy Is Rural PolicyIf you live in rural Texas, you already know that your local pharmacist is part of the fabric that holds a town together.

CIVIC MAINTENANCE OF SELF-GOVERNANCE

If you look close, this week’s edition has a theme woven into it. Not on purpose. It’s just there. It’s about elected officials, transparency rules, and the public engagement those rules were designed to protect.

MATAGORDA’S FAMOUS FISHING GUIDE

The biggest trout Tommy Kountz ever caught was 30 inches and he did it twice. “The first one I caught here in the Colorado river one winter,” says Tommy. “It weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces. Then I caught one down at Baffin Bay, south of Corpus.

Some feel-good things

Joy may seem elusive at times, but I like to think that there are people among us who know just when to write the song, produce the movie, make the podcast, or publish the book that could evoke some smiles.Recording artist Amy Grant’s new album was released last week.

LOW-COST SMARTPHONE PLANS FOR BUDGET-MINDED SENIORS

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a month and hoping to cut that down. --Looking to SaveDear Looking, You’re asking a smart question.

Faces & Places

“The sun's rays have vision and give us vision. However, it is the birds' eyes and the two invisible angels by your side that record everything. Nothing goes unnoticed throughout the universe. Wherever there is a vibration, there are eyes and ears.

Rethinking the summer vacation

Sue Jane Sullivan This summer may be a bit trickier to slip off with the family for a vacation. Fuel prices, whether driving or flying, are becoming an issue that one cannot ignore unless you are driving an EV.In our parts, this is not the vehicle of choice.

HISTORY’S FIRST DRAFT; TOMORROW’S NEXT LINE

I am fairly certain that everywhere in the journalism industry—whether print, broadcast television, radio, or digital communications— there are publishers, editors, or even reporters that have some affinity for history.

When an Agenda Says Nothing

Let me start where most of these columns are going to start: with something that actually happened, in a meeting our editor actually covered, that should not have happened the way it did.At the last Rotan City Council meeting, the council moved into a discussion about installing protective bollards...