Folks who may have spent too much time in the environs of hog farms perhaps came by the odor honestly, simply a result of growing up years. Others of us may “smell of swine” by virtue of being frequent beneficiaries of “blind hog luck.” I admit having a foot in each camp, having spent time visiting rural friends who tended hogs, but far more often, experiences of repeated good fortune generally have been results of “blind hog luck.”… We used to hope for assignment of telephone numbers and license plates that could easily be committed to memory.

A lot of people ask me about God’s Will. They say, “What is God’s Will for my life?” And the answer is simple: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Three important things are mentioned, Rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks.

State shows largest numerical population gain Texas stands to gain two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after results of the 2020 census released last week show the state had the largest numerical gain of any state since the 2010 census The population increased by nearly 4 million in the past decade, to 29.14 million.

It has been said of me throughout my adult life—perhaps also true of years unfolding soon after infancy—that my “antenna” has been on “24/7” alert for good deals. Many, though, have “turned to clabber” due to timing issues.

Health-care expansion defeated in House A bid to expand health coverage for low-income Texans failed in the Texas House last week, 80-68 Ṡtate leaders have long opposed expanding the Medicaid program, which is largely funded by the federal government. The measure that failed last week would have allowed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to negotiate a funding agreement with the feds, called a 1115 demonstration waiver, that would cover more uninsured Texans without technically expanding Medicaid, according to various media sources, including the Texas Tribune.

There are a handful of college coaches in this land whose names are interchangeable with the colleges they served during their entire careers. They were paid salaries that would be laughable compared to contracts held by many big-name coaches today.

I saw the sheep rush past where I was waiting as the Collie chased them from one pasture to another. It was a vacation. I was in elementary school. We were visiting grandparents. I recall Prince, my grandfather’s Collie, delighting as he ran the sheep and promptly came back to walk with grandfather. Grandfather, as usual, ambled along on his crutches - as he did all the years that I knew him. I don’t know much about

Early voting underway across state Early voting began Monday for May 1 elections in county, city and school district elections. Secretary of State Ruth R.

Abbott: No government mandated vaccine passports in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order last week banning state agencies, cities or counties from creating a “vaccine passport” requirement.

SENATE PASSES PRIORITY BILLS The Senate this week passed several bills listed as major priorities by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.