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Following Commissioner David Tullos’ impassioned commentary about lot widths March 28 at Commissioners Court, I got to thinking about some of the decisions and concessions our elected officials have made over the years, particularly to woo businesses here. Sometimes it seems we’re too willing to wear that “Kick Me” sign on our back. Or let me put it another way, have we’ve been the bridesmaid so long, we don’t know how to be the bride?
Read moreDuring the past four years, I’ve found it challenging to write light and humorous columns. For example, I got to see my hero Friday night when my gentleman friend took me to see Dr. Mary Talley Bowden at the Brazos County Republican Party Reagan Dinner. If you don’t know who she is, that’s a column in itself, and I’d end up on another rant about health care protocols trumping patient health care; however, the evening did provide me with some unexpected column material of a lighter nature
Read moreThe tombstone of David Verplanck Ackerman in Navasota’s Oakland Cemetery was memorialized this fall with the placement of a Daughters of the Republic of Texas Veteran’s Medallion.
Read moreOver the weekend, I stumbled across a 2021 article about children making ethical judgements. It reminded me of the card game Scruples and my surprise at some of the decisions my closest friends would make if no one were looking. The bothersome part, though, was how today’s children have elevated animal life over that of humans.
Read moreTwo wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Read moreMarch 10-16 is National Sunshine Week. Even though it originated in Florida, it has nothing to do with spring break or oranges! According to Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas Executive Director Kelley Shannon, “Sunshine Week recognizes the importance of open government and educates Americans about their right to public information.” Why is this important? As a citizen, a journalist and conservative, I share the sentiments of former Democrat Sen. Chris Dodd who said, “When the public’s right to know is threatened, all other public rights are threatened.” So, how does our right to information stack up here in Texas?
Read moreFriends, I do not know why my writing muse has led me to this topic, especially with my innate posture of keeping my private life private, but here we go. As this story unfolds, I imagine the tones of this piece will resonate with far too many family members who have suffered the long slow goodbye to a loved one. The struggle is real and seems to never end and you are not alone.
Read moreA few years ago, Brenna Payne moved to town and married a Navasotian, Josh Wisnoski. She is a workout trainer and I attended a few of her workout sessions and really enjoyed myself. More than that — I really liked her sweet and welcoming personality. Throughout the years, I saw her parents in pictures and at times in person on their visits to town, but never got to actually meet them.
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