Masks: Coming and Going.. .

The market for masks has changed dramatically during the past year. Until then, they were largely worn by health professionals, New Orleans Mardi Gras revelers, and, of course, robbers counting on ‘em to provide incognito status. That was then and this is now.

Senate Thanks First Responers, Grocery Store and Utility Workers

As millions of Texans were stranded in their homes without power and water, others had to brave the icy roads and single digit temperatures of the harshest winter storm ever to hit the state.

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Millions of Texans dealing with water supply issues Warmer temperatures over the weekend and continuing this week melted most of the snow from the state’s roadways and roofs.

Another No. 88…

Dallas Cowboy great Drew Pearson’s candle of hope was down to final flickers. Recently, though, the Pro Football Hall of Fame recognized the greatness of this National Football League star who was named “all-pro” three times.

Senate opens budget hearings

Senators on the Finance Committee this week heard testimony on how the COVID pandemic, economic downturn and federal aid will affect what they can spend on state services.

A Spoonful of Sugar…

The clever and ever-so-simple message Julie Andrews conveyed in The Sound of Music—a classic if there ever was one—provided encouragement that thrilled a nation.

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COVID-19 vaccine pace rises while statewide hospitalizations drop The number of people in Texas hospitalized with COVID-19 has declined more than 28 percent in the past month, according to the Texas Department of Health Services. As of Feb.

Clydesdales Miss Big Game…

Folks who regularly lump alcoholic beverages into the cauldron labeled “witches’ brew” may still be shaking their heads, wondering why Anheuser-Busch didn’t get their famous Clydesdales in harness for Super Bowl LV.

Jesus in His Full Glory...

Jesus in His full glory Revelation 1:17-18 17 And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. 18 “I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen.

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Vaccine pace picks up slowly The rate of COVID-19 vaccine administration is slowly increasing in Texas as we enter the second full month of shots going into arms. The Texas Department of State Health Services last weekend reported that about 1.