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Thinking Out Loud: Biden’s Breach of Faith

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At a press conference last Tuesday, Joe Biden announced that, while he was fully aware that “the bulk of the constitutional scholars say it’s not likely to pass constitutional muster,” he would authorize the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to exten its moratorium on tenan evictions in the wake of COVID-19. To make hi point, Biden’s 19-page screed even includes heavy penalties, fines, and potential jail time for violating an illegal “law.”

Thinking Out Loud: Shorts

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Racist of the Week: Classical Music Falls on its Sword

Musings by Marilou: Be Happy

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No matter how much time passes, there are some people you never forget. It may be the way they talked, how they inspired you, the silly things they did, or maybe just how they made you feel. Laura Haggard, a younger teacher-friend, did all of those things. She could always make me smile, and yesterday another young friend, this time in West Texas, did the same. All it took was a "happy."

Thinking Out Loud: Tales of Two Texans

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Last week, two events occurred within hours of each other that I found oddly juxtaposed, if for no other reason than both in volved iconic Texans -- Houstonians in fact -- who for different reasons we can be proud of. But in both cases, pride was overcome by sadness as fate intervened and changed their stories forever.

Thinking Out Loud: Shorts

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Clapton Joins Pro Vaccine Choice Fray After Bad Reaction

Musings by Marilou: Have Photo; Will Travel?

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I try not to complain too much, but after 63 years, I finally

A World Class Garden Near Downtown Cowtown

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When the summer heat is at its peak people in Fort Worth seek refuge in the shade and beauty of the city’s Botanic Garden in Forest Park.

Letter to the Editor

To: Citizens of Seminole

Thinking Out Loud: The Science of Regret

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I’m finding social media less appealing these days, but I must admit, with a little digging, it still can lead to some valuable insights into human nature. For the last few years, Facebook has become less a source of entertainment and more a gateway to myriad resources that become fodder for a newspaper guy with an opinion.

Capitol Highlights

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Nearly 60 Texas House Democrats left the state last Monday for Washington, D.C. in an effort to stop passage of a Republican-led elections bill. This in effect blocks all legislation since the House doesn’t have a quorum present. As the Austin American Statesman and other media outlets reported, Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened to arrest the absent lawmakers upon their return. While in Washington, the legislators have met with Vice President Kamala Harris and several Democratic senators to push passage of a federal elections bill that is currently stalemated.