My stretch pants lifestyle
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I don’t remember exactly when I took to living in stretch pants full time. The process was gradual, I’m sure of that.
Opinion
When should we capitalize ‘capitol’?
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I’m astonished at how often the world of grammar intersects the headlines. Since the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, I’ve seen and heard people confused by both the spelling and the capitalization (seriously, no pun intended) of the word. Let’s dive in.
‘Adorkable’ to ‘zhuzh’
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The twenty-first century is an uncharted landscape of post-post-modernism. Truth can be whatever we want it to be at any given moment — or whatever.
My first week as managing editor
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By now, you’ve likely seen the news that after some transitions, Karen Lopez and Amy Lieb have returned to The Sealy News as executive publisher and general manager and that I was elevated from sports editor to managing editor.
Digital divide
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When Anderson County told residents not to assemble in groups with more than 10 people, officials got some pushback from churches. County Judge Robert Johnston said that was partly because residents wanted to meet on Sundays like they always have, but it was partly because they don’t have a way to meet online. “A lot of this county has no internet service,” he said.
Can’t yet shake COVID-19
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It’s a new year, but the news out of the capital continues to focus on COVID-19. Gov.
In response to Joe Southern’s opinion article
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You stated “Jennifer Sullivan took it upon herself to make budget amendments.” That is false. One council member cannot “make budget amendments.” I prepared a RECOMMENDATION suggesting budget cuts to avoid dipping into reserves by $860,000 to balance the budget. The city council UNANIMOUSLY approved the suggested budget cuts with revisions. The city manager had the opportunity to raise objections or make changes to the suggestions, but did not do so. City council was in total agreement.
Cedar Hill Veterinary Services opens
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Dr. Dennis Marek is proud to announce the opening of his new veterinary clinic, Cedar Hill Veterinary Services, near New Ulm, TX. The concierge clinic will offer by-appointment only house calls and in-clinic visits with a personalized touch. He will be focusing on high-quality medicine in a relaxed environment. The clinic offers small animal wellness, surgery, laboratory and radiology services. House calls will be aimed at providing wellness and preliminary illness care with hospitalization available if needed. Equine wellness care will also be available. Dr. Marek has over 40 years of experience and will be assisted by Karen Luther, who has over 30 years of veterinary technician experience. He will be offering after hour/emergency care for established clients and is proud to be working with PUPS. For more information or to make an appointment, please call or text Karen at 979-212-1841.
An arresting love story
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I met my wife because her father got arrested in China. That’s one heck of an opening line when you’re at a party and someone asks the icebreaker question “How did you meet your spouse?” The thing is, it’s true.
