Opinion

Redistricting bill heads to Abbott’s desk

8 months ago By Gary Borders

Both the Texas House and Senate have passed a mid-decade redistricting bill that positions the GOP to pick up five additional congressional seats next year. Passage came after House Democrats ended their quorum-breaking walkout while still vowing to pursue legal challenges.

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Special session ends; Dems make new demands

9 months ago By Gary Borders

With a quorum-breaking number of state House Democrats returning to Texas late, House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, gaveled the first special session to an end Friday, Aug. 15. Gov. Greg Abbott immediately called a second special session that has already convened.

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Just a little anxious at times

9 months ago By News Staff

I’ve been trying to meditate a bit more. I am a little anxious, and meditation calms me.

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Why a store kicked out a royal

9 months ago By J. Mark Powell

Talk about a royal mess. The saleslady had simply had enough.

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Open house leaves you Almost there

9 months ago By News Staff

Everyone will tell you that when you sell a book, you don’t get to pick the cover. I know this, and I am fine with it. I don’t know much about selling books, and my publisher does nothing but sell books, so I trust they would know what makes for a good cover. But I was flattered when they asked me for ideas about what I’d like on the cover of my book, and I knew right away: Emily Anderson.

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Drugstore language should be roped off

9 months ago By Slim Randles

Now one thing’s for dang shore, everwho come up with drugstore language should be roped and dragged out in the brush and wearin’ a big sign that jest says “Guilty.” No need to get more infinitesimal than that until he’s through bouncin’ through the puckerbrush.

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Second opinion is always important

9 months ago By Carrie Classon

I have never minded getting advice. My husband, Peter, is good about giving advice, and one of the things I regularly need advice on is food, specifically if I should eat food that I already know I should not.

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Updates on changes being proposed in Washington

9 months ago By Wayne Cox

As the hottest part of the year is upon us and football fever is also starting to heat up, I hope all Austin County Veterans are having fair winds and following seas in their lives. This month I want to let all veterans be informed of some of the changes being proposed in Washington.