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The Texas Legislature convened in special session last Thursday and GOP legislators introduced a fresh set of voting bills after Democrats blocked an earlier attempt during the regular session by walking out in May, preventing a quorum.

Never underestimate the success and accomplishments of a military veteran with an overabundance of passion and a heart of gold.

Have you seen the movie Awakenings with Robin Williams? The movie came out in 1990 and is based on a true story about victims of an encephalitis epidemic that left people in a catatonic state. Dr. Oliver Sacks tried a new drug regimen that offered the prospect of reviving the people from their unconscious state. One thing Dr. Sacks said of his experience that I’ve never forgotten is: “Every human being has an inner person who needs to be awakened regardless of what we can see on the outside.” Isn’t this true of our spiritual lives too?

As Texans hit the roads this summer with pandemic restrictions eased and vaccinations widespread, the national average price of gas is expected to top $3 per gallon, though the average in Texas for regular is $2.799, according to AAA. Drivers should expect prices to keep rising as demand rises, according to the Consumer Energy Alliance.