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Tumbleweed Smith

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There are more things happening in Cranfils Gap, Texas than in most major cities. It was settled by Norwegians and four families from Norway maintain homes in Cranfils Gap. “They

State Capitol Highlights

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 5 issued eight executive orders in hopes of preventing further mass shootings. Abbott’s orders came days after seven people were killed and 25

Musings by Marilou:

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If you doubt the existence of compassion, empathy, and genuine concern for others, strike up a conversation with one of Seminole’s first responders. Ask any one of them why they

Attack on America

Residents of Seminole were shocked, outraged and mournful Tuesday, September 11, 2001 over the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. As everybody knows four airliners were hijacked,

Thinking Out Loud - Shorts

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And so it begins With cries of “do something” from a growing number of Americans following the latest spate of mass shootings, the “solution” is guaranteed to be government overreach

Thinking Out Loud: The $15 minimum wage myth

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“We’re going to raise the minimum wage to a `living’ wage -- 15 bucks an hour over the next few years.”

That was Bernie Sanders, again, on the campaign trail last week, with that magic figure that’s going to change life as we know it.

But who benefits?

Analysis: The delicate balance of protecting Texans in a state that worships guns

Gov. Greg Abbott’s declaration that words are inadequate and must be met with action signals a turn from politics to policy. He’s better, historically speaking, at the former. What he’s proposing now will require some coalition-building in a divided political culture and with a Legislature riven by scandal.  

Thinking Out Loud - Shorts

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A Strange Day in Odessa 

Musings by Marilou:

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I have survived the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, swatting roaches the size of rats, and watching little league baseball games while surrounded by swarming, bloodsucking mosquitoes. 

Letter to the Editor

Has this happened to you? I'm talking about being billed by the local hospital district, paying the bill, and receiving the same bill two weeks later.