Opinion

A federal judge is expected to rule quickly on the constitutionality of a Texas law about to go into effect that institutes new state penalties for illegal border crossings. During a hearing last week, U.S. District Judge David Ezra said he had concerns that other states would follow Texas’ lead in creating their own immigration laws — a power given exclusively to the federal government under the U.S. Constitution.

My husband, Peter, and I landed in Mexico again, and we did what we have done in the past. We bought an enormous cake.

Dating and being in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is not always easy, but there are practical approaches you can use to make this go smoothly. Valentine’s Day has a way of bringing love and romance to the spotlight.

The early bird gets the worm, but the mockingbird gets the final word. While their outward appearance may be unassuming, these skilled songbirds are the official bird of Texas for their ingenuity in using joyous tunes and talented mimicry to not only serenade Texans but also outwit unsuspecting predators.

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick joined with the world’s largest investment firm to pitch investors on building natural gas power plants in Texas at a summit held last week in Houston. Patrick and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shared the stage as they attempted to persuade investors to take advantage of $10 billion in incentives and bonuses provided by the state after voters approved a constitutional amendment last November, kut.org reported.

The physical and intellectual standards required to be an FBI special agent are extraordinarily high. And the odds of becoming one are extraordinarily low, given our selectivity.

Social isolation can harm the mental and physical health of seniors; this is no secret. It can be particularly challenging around days of the year that have some social significance — for example, the holiday season or Valentine’s Day. Interactions with peers, time spent with family, and community support systems prevent senior isolation. This will also lead to improved physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

The Texas Education Agency’s annual report was released last week. It indicates per-student funding in the 20212022 school year averaged $14,928 per student, up 42% since 2011.

“Perfection is the enemy of progress,” according to Winston Churchill. It’s the time of year when we try to do too much, change too quickly.

The City’s economic condition is good. Employers countywide are looking for qualified employees.