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My father has been gone for 15 years. One of my father’s “jokes” was, “Son, I’m so sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Then he would laugh, and I would, of course, join in with his laughter. Although I was laughing, I did not get the punch line.

Now, back to the question, “How do you get from atoms to self-consciousness?” How do you get from the atomic chemistry in your brain to a mental thought—maybe even the thought about how fascinating this column is? If we are all just a conglomeration of atoms like the Darwinist, or the atheists, or even some of the Michaels of the world say we are, then from whence doest thou thoughts come? States of self-consciousness are not our brains. The brain is a part of our body. It is made up of cells which are made up of atoms. The brain, and self-conscious states, or we can say the mind, are two different things.

On Thursday, Feb. 13, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office, along with his family, members of the Salt Grass Trail Ride, Nethaniel Gjesdal, District Director- House Distric 85, for Rep. Stan Kitzman, and several other agencies represented, had the pleasure of honoring Reserve Deputy Ervin Paben on his retirement. In 1958, at the age of 18, Ervin was first sworn in as a Waller County Sheriff’s Deputy and a short time later, he transferred and served the Pct 4 Waller County Constable’s office.

Be advised that the city of Sealy Health Inspector has inspected the following establishments for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitary conditions: 1. Saddleback Saloon – 2/6/25 – 1.

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Disclaimer: Arrests and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

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Joyce Marie Theresa Kalinec March 2, 1942 – Feb. 10, 2025 Joyce Marie Theresa Kalinec went to be with her Lord and Savior in the afternoon hours of Feb.