Opinion

Staying socially active as a senior is healthy

2 years ago By Vicky Gemme

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.

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TEA annual report just released

2 years ago By Gary Borders

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.

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Making progress on those resolutions

2 years ago By Carrie Classon

“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.

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Future is bright for Sealy and its residents

2 years ago By Carolyn Bilski

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

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American Legion looks to fresh beginnings in 2024

2 years ago By Gene Toohey

Father Time has struck once again and we close the calendar of 2023 and open another year that brings a fresh beginning. In the east at Times Square we witness the “Ball Drop,” in the central we listen to “Nashville’s Big Bash,” in the mountains “The Mile High Tree” in Denver, and finally in the west along “Freemont Street” of Las Vegas numerous celebrations usher in the New Year with fresh beginnings.

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Standoff at border continues between state, feds

2 years ago By Gary Borders

Astandoff at an Eagle Pass park continues as the Department of Homeland Security has sent a second letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding access to the Rio Grande park that is now under state control.

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Give yourself a month of being alcohol-free

2 years ago By Nick Hayes

Excessive alcohol use is commonplace during the holiday season, and it is the reason why so many people choose to give themselves an alcohol-free break. Dry January is popular, but you can start this exercise anytime.

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Choose respect in this election cycle

2 years ago By Rivera Sun

As the primaries heat up and the nation goes through the throes of another election cycle, cast your vote for something unexpected, something that defies the lies of politicians, something that could save our nation — and most certainly our souls.

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DOJ report on response to Uvalde shooting scathing

2 years ago By Gary Borders

The U.S. Justice Department issued a scathing report late last week on the May 4, 2022, mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

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‘I’ve never seen this border more out of control’

2 years ago By Michael Mccaul

This is a solemn occasion. Probably the most serious obligation we have in this committee, on this committee. The last time a cabinet member was impeached was during the administration of Ulysses S. Grant many years ago. In my experience as a deputy attorney general for criminal justice, [for the] state of Texas, as a federal prosecutor charged with counter-terrorism and national security, and former chairman of this very committee — I’ve never seen this border more out of control.

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