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The Texas Legislature opened quietly, which delighted everyone after the violence inside the U.S. Capitol the previous week.
Read moreThe state playoffs just finished. Reaching the playoffs required many hours of hard work and sacrifice from coaches and players. Successful seasons are a testament to team unity and individual dedication.
Read moreGiven the current state of affairs in the world, and – more to the point – here in the good old US of A, it’s a wonder any of us are still sane. There’s the worldwide viral pandemic, the political unrest, the unemployment and economic problems, the fact that I had to buy a new phone. It just goes on and on.
Read moreHoly moly. Today, I had the pleasure of taking part in an hour-long Zoom class. The facilitator was an accomplished professional and entrepreneur. The participants were authors, business owners, creatives and professionals taking part in a vibrant collaboration of thoughts and ideas for the growth and development of all involved. The class was bustling, but orderly. I was honored and thrilled to be part of it.
Read moreThe 87th session of the Texas Legislature opened Tuesday with COVID-19 encompassing every aspect of what the lawmakers do, according to new House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Read moreOur family didn’t have money to spare when I was little. Papa pastored a small country church, and his salary didn’t go far when providing for four kids. There weren’t many programs we could tune in on our little black and white TV set, so indoor entertainment meant board games – especially Monopoly®. I learned to play early, but I wasn’t very competitive. I lacked the killer instinct my big brother, Kevin, had.
Read moreI bet most of you that have spent a lifetime in the outdoors can recall some close calls, times in the woods or on the water that cause you to shudder when reminiscing about those past events. I know I certainly can! One would think that most of these events were caused by wild animals like cougars, bears or wild boars. Some were, but some of the scariest things that happened to me had nothing to do with critters with fangs and claws.
Read moreThe City of Austin and Travis County tried to impose New Year’s weekend restrictions on restaurants, but Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Abbott won the final round of a legal battle.
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