Opinion

A legal Act introduced to Congress in 2023, The Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, aims to provide funding totaling $500 million to farmers affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Nevertheless, to date, the extent of the contamination across the country is not yet known, and this bill has not yet made it past Congress.

Yesterday, I got to talk with an old friend. I used to see Cheryl almost every day.

Romantic relationships are complex and transformative. They offer profound joy but can pose significant challenges. It can be particularly difficult for someone newly sober and in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction.

Earlier this week, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that he expects $194.6 billion of state revenue to be available for general-purpose spending in the fiscal 2026-27 biennium. This biennial revenue estimate is an important step in the continuous two-year state budget process and gives initial funding parameters to House and Senate budget writers for the legislative session now underway.

Millions watched President Trump deliver his second inaugural address last week. Over the years, some of those speeches contained memorable lines; others were immediately forgotten. Below are some phrases from inaugural addresses.

How many people have been president of the United States? History surrenders this secret grudgingly. Several people technically were president but aren’t considered presidents of the United States.

As we start our new year of 2025, I hope everyone has nothing but fair seas and following winds. Hopefully, here is some news that you can use.

Certain chores in life aren’t fun, but they are necessary. Such as preparing your last will. People often put it off as long as possible, dreading the day when the Man In the Bright Nightshirt (as W.C. Fields called death; more on him in a minute) comes calling.