Opinion

As our daylight hours have been extended into the evening with warmer weather, the city staff and our contractor TDS is offering an opportunity for a spring cleaning. The collection event will be Friday, March 31 and Saturday April 1.

My husband, Peter, is learning Spanish his own way. I do Duolingo online.

To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s right to know.

Back before the earth cooled completely, I was a reporter for the newspaper in Victorville, CA. Victorville is a high desert town between L.A. and Las Vegas and is celebrated in folklore as “where the car broke down as I was trying to get to Barstow.”

CARRIE CLASSON “You know, since I’ve been eating these chia seeds, I’ve noticed my beard has gotten heavier.” My husband, Peter, was talking to my father downstairs. I sat up at attention.

I am happy to report that I have been asked to resume writing articles again and look forward to bringing my perspective back to Austin County in print. This month with the spring like temperatures already creeping in on us gets me thinking of the many things we can do outside. The topic of this month is the many outdoor activities we can do in the areas in and around Austin County.

My mother has a pet squirrel named Stubby. He is not, technically, her pet, as he lives outdoors as a wild squirrel.