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Goodbye, but hopefully see you later

Goodbye, but hopefully see you later

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the tragic news of a small movie theater in Fort Stockton — a small town in West Texas — having to shut its doors just after 21 months of business. 01/24/2024 10:20 PM

Another Dry January

Another Dry January

From the Crow’s Nest 01/17/2024 09:00 PM

Life of cartoonist nothing to laugh about

Life of cartoonist nothing to laugh about

THIS WEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY 01/17/2024 09:00 PM

“Boy mayor” ponders bid for governor

“Boy mayor” ponders bid for governor

Minutes after the armed robbery of the downtown post office on Jan. 14, 1921, Dallas police and irate citizens led by the city’s “Boy Mayor” chased down and captured the perpetrators. 01/10/2024 09:00 PM

I don't make resolutions anymore

I don't make resolutions anymore

Happy New Year! 01/10/2024 09:00 PM

Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1

Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1

After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality. 01/03/2024 11:00 PM

“Old Yeller” author couldn’t handle success

“Old Yeller” author couldn’t handle success

THIS WEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY 01/03/2024 10:10 PM

The urgency to become cyber-secure in 2024

The urgency to become cyber-secure in 2024

Cyber attacks will be significantly worse in 2024 for anyone who uses a digital device. 01/03/2024 10:00 PM

Start the new year by making new connections with neighbors

Start the new year by making new connections with neighbors

HHSC Age Well Live Well Coordinator There are many ways we take care of our health, from eating healthy foods and moving our bodies to visiting the doctor for annual exams. But social connection is one aspect of aging and living well that is often overlooked. 01/03/2024 09:40 PM

Legal groups sue to stop new law

Legal groups sue to stop new law

The ink was barely dry on a law signed by Gov. 12/27/2023 09:00 PM

The Reverse Golden Rule

The Reverse Golden Rule

As we near the new year, everyone will be setting their goals, whether it be going to the gym, focusing more on selfcare or getting a promotion at work. I have a lot of goals, too, but reflecting on this past year, I have one that will follow me into 2024 — growth. 12/27/2023 09:00 PM

Not all good things last forever

Not all good things last forever

Movies spark our imaginations to come to life, helping us believe that anything and everything is possible. They transport us to other dimensions, galaxies far far away, mystical wardrobes and alternate realities for us to escape into. 12/20/2023 10:20 PM

Broken date with Davy saved friend’s life

Broken date with Davy saved friend’s life

Davy Crockett spent Christmas Day 1835 at Nacogdoches waiting for Ben McCulloch, but when the younger Tennessean was a no-show, his hero went on without him to San Antonio. 12/20/2023 09:00 PM

Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed

Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed

A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. The secretary of state’s office last week declared the propositions approved and now a part of the Texas Constitution, while Gov. Greg Abbott canvassed the election and certified the results. One proposition that would have raised the retirement age of judges was rejected by voters. 12/13/2023 09:00 PM

Pitcher loses leg in hunting accident

Pitcher loses leg in hunting accident

Two weeks after the amputation of most of his right leg, Monty Stratton was released from the hospital on Dec. 13, 1938. 12/13/2023 09:00 PM

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