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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month®, and while we take steps to exercise and take care of our brains, we shouldn’t neglect the fact that caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia need some recognition too.
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The U.S. Census Bureau has released is sub-county population estimates from April 2010 to July 2020. That includes population estimates for the 1,200 incorporated places in Texas.
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As a young boy, I would ask my dad for permission for something I wanted. Sometimes the answer was “Yeah sure, that’ll work, go ahead.” But all too often the response I received was not exactly the answer of my dreams. Quite regularly it was “No” with a firmness in his voice that I dared not question or cross. Then there were the times when he would ponder briefly and say, “Mmm….maybe, let me think about it.” But way too often, he would turn to look at me with a sharp glint in his eye as he retorted, “I seriously doubt that’s ever gonna fly, son.”
Read moreWins, wins and more wins. When I ask people who are the greatest coaches, I hear astonishing win-loss records. Or I hear about a coach who has been at a tradition-rich school.
Read moreBuilding and maintaining great sports teams begins in the junior high school. Examining powerful high school football teams demonstrate strong affiliation with local little league and junior high school sports programs. These sub-varsity sport programs are the life blood of successful high school teams.
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I write a lot about my little friends at church, and I think the most rewarding connections I make with them are those that are hard-won. I patiently worked over a period of months to get one shy, red-headed boy of about 3 just to look at me – further interaction was impossible for him. The fact that his parents volunteer with me, helping our children’s pastor, meant that he and I were around each other a lot, and I was determined to break through.
Read moreAs the 2021 Texas legislative session nears its finish, AARP Texas applauds state lawmakers who championed meaningful bills that seek to increase consumer protection, improve healthcare and promote financial resilience.
Read moreLast week, Jaydon Blue from Klein Cain High School, made the announcement on Twitter he is skipping his senior season to focus on academics and play for the University of Texas in 2022. He helped the Hurricanes to an 8-3 season in 2020. He rushed for 2,155 yards and 30 touchdowns.
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