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My Five Cents

A Column From Sen. Robert Nichols   On March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell to the Mexican army…

Opinion

My Five Cents…A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols

A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3 On March 2nd, 1836…

News

Five things to know about this week

Next week, we celebrate our Independence Day on July 4th. Have a safe holiday and enjoy the fireworks.…

Lifestyle

Culinary Thrill Seekers: Getting ‘messy’ on vacation

Frito Pie is a Texas classic that never gets old. Your Texas-based Frito bag is slit open on…

Faith & Values

Kathie’s Korner: God is our personal ‘rewarder’

Definition of Reward: A thing, benefit, honor, bonus, prize, or advantage given in recognition of one’s service, effort…

Lifestyle

Back to garden basics: Fostering the microbiome

Our “typical” summer weather pattern seems to have returned: hot and humid, intermixed with periods of afternoon showers…

Opinion

HEALTHY LIVING — Checking fluid levels important for cars and people

Just like your vehicle, your body needs the proper fluid levels to operate. Did you know the human…

Opinion

CERTIFIED TEXAS EXPERT GARDNER — Saving honeybees are important for a community perspective

Gardeners it should be no surprise that honeybee (Apis Mellifera) colonies have been declining for many years (decades)…

Opinion

ASK A COP — How close is too close when tailgating?

Trina asks: My husband is a habitual tailgater. If he wants to pass another vehicle on the highway,…

Opinion

CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Enjoy these easy meals and great reads

If your idea of going wild is heating water, you’ve got some easy meals ahead. Maybe you’re going…