State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

It’s a new year, but the news out of the capital continues to focus on COVID-19. Governor Greg Abbott tweeted last week that “a significant portion of vaccines distributed across Texas might be sitting on hospital shelves as opposed to being given to vulnerable Texans.

The Idle American

Mike Wilson, editor of the Dallas Morning News since 2015, has resigned the position, and the almost six-year tenure probably has seemed much longer. He was charged with what likely is an inevitability, that of converting most delivery of news from “the printed page” to digital transmission.

Rylander Library Book Review

Where I Come From: Stories From The Deep South by Rick Bragg – Amazon Book Review – from the best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of All Over but the Shoutin' and The Best Cook in the World, a collection of irresistible columns from Southern Living and Garden & Gun – Celebrated author and...

The Richland Springs Report

Ring the bells; another year has begun. Americans are hoping this year will be better than 2020. I sincerely hope so. This COVID pandemic, courtesy of China, has been mind-changing and mind-blowing for so many people. Citizens are confused by conflicting reports including those from Dr.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Santiago 1:1-18 Santiago, siervo de Dios y del Señor Jesucristo, a las doce tribus que están en la dispersión: Salud. La sabiduría que viene de Dios Hermanos míos, tened por sumo gozo cuando os halléis en diversas pruebas, sabiendo que la prueba de vuestra fe produce paciencia.

The Richland Springs Report

Seasons greetings from sunny Costa Rica. Christmas by the pool was delicious. That’s the best word I can use to describe lounging under giant coconut trees by a crystal blue pool. Overhead and all around are the sounds of the jungle.

State Capital HIGHLIGHT

Texans urged to roll up their sleeves Governor Greg Abbott and other Texas leaders are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to encourage the public to follow suit.

Anne's Musings

This morning, as every morning, I was met outside in the predawn hours by my exceedingly large, exceedingly affectionate “fat cat.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Public access to Legislature up in the air When the Texas Legislature convenes January 12, a key question is how the public will have access to their lawmakers during the pandemic.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: A Few Words of Encouragement For several months I have felt the need to try to encourage my community, but I have been going through a time of discovery of my own inner most emotions!