The Idle American

When Ignorance is Bliss…..Since when do I feel the freedom to “lump” more kinfolks into the bin already spilling over with “we-should-have-known-better” contents? Regrettably, we must make room for one more--my wife’s cousin.

Republican Party Update

We've made it to December and the March 2026 Republican Primary is getting closer. I have received numerous applications for those wishing to run for office locally, including all of the incumbents, with one exception.

State Capital Highlights

Older Texans face steep ACA price hikes About 1 million Texans over the age of 45 who receive health insurance coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act will likely face monthly premiums of more than $1,000, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Is God Dead?

Over the last several months, we have been eager to explore the common ground between Christian believers and unbelievers. Those aspects of nature, life, and history are from which two people might engage in a fruitful discussion.

The Idle American

Tire-Kicking End in Sight?...How used cars are marketed shouldn't matter to my ancient Uncle Mort. After all, he swore off use of traditional transportation in the late 1900s when they started pricing gasoline in dollars instead of cents. Now, he motors around the thicket in a golf cart.

Did You Know?

Parents of school- aged youngsters may wonder how often children between the ages of six and 11 need to bathe. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, children between the ages of six and 11 may not require a daily bath.

Capital Highlights

Supreme Court blocks lower court redistricting ruling The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked a lower court ruling that threw out the state’s new congressional map, allowing the new districts to stay in place, at least for now.

Is God Dead?

We concluded last time by analyzing the popular “COEXIST” bumper sticker.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

TEA releases financial accountability ratings More than four-fifths of Texas public schools received an 'A' rating for their financial practices, according to the Texas Education Agency, which released the final financial accountability ratings for the latest school year last week.

Is God Dead?

The German philosopher Karl Marx once stated that Christianity was “the opium of the masses.” Sure enough, religion in general, and Christianity in particular, has often been portrayed by nonbelievers as “a way to control society.” Friedrich Nietzsche concurred.