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Be the best you that you can be
Be the best you that you can be
“Opportunity knocking usually sounds like hard work, so most people don’t answer the door.” — I heard it from friend and mentor Jim Chionsini as one of his “Old Italian Sayings.” He likely borrowed it, but he was, among other things, a master at repackaging good advice. An imaginary light from above formed a halo around the camera in the display case. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
Give readers what they want
Give readers what they want
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM
Until further notice, celebrate everything
Until further notice, celebrate everything
This was submitted anonymously. “A big shout-out to all the kids who didn’t win an award, make honor roll and barely made it through the school year. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers
A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported. Barring some unforeseen maneuver in the last week of the regular legislative session, the bill is effectively dead for now. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM
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I might want to try one more time
“Oh, them golden slippers, Oh, them golden slippers. Golden slippers I’m a gonna wear, To walk the golden street.” — ‘Golden Slippers’ song lyrics by James Bland (1854 – 1911) Bluegrass music drifted across the way in downtown Nacogdoches Saturday when we walked out of Dolli’s Diner. 05/24/2023 04:38 PM
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Tag, you’re it!
This column represents the opinion of Jason Hennington, and this week serves as a graduation speech to seniors, high school or college. Students, you have reached graduation, but let’s talk about when you were a child. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM
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Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM
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It happens all the time
“There is goodness everywhere and kindness matters.” I usually end my column with these words, but this time I want to start with it because I have experienced so much kindness this week that I want to share with you. “Shoutout to Ashley and Omar at Strickland Brothers for their fast and friendly service. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM
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Summer break and true happiness
Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@ granitemediapartners. com. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM
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Clock ticking on moving bills
The clock is ticking on getting bills out of the House and to the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM
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Where’s your focus?
What if you woke up with only the things you were grateful for yesterday? When you leave your house and return to it safely, that is a blessing that is often underestimated. The same goes for all of the other good things that happen to us each and every day. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM
I might want to try one more time
I might want to try one more time
“Oh, them golden slippers, Oh, them golden slippers. Golden slippers I’m a gonna wear, To walk the golden street.” — ‘Golden Slippers’ song lyrics by James Bland (1854 – 1911) Bluegrass music drifted across the way in downtown Nacogdoches Saturday when we walked out of Dolli’s Diner. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM
Tag, you’re it!
Tag, you’re it!
This column represents the opinion of Jason Hennington, and this week serves as a graduation speech to seniors, high school or college. Students, you have reached graduation, but let’s talk about when you were a child. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
It happens all the time
It happens all the time
“There is goodness everywhere and kindness matters.” I usually end my column with these words, but this time I want to start with it because I have experienced so much kindness this week that I want to share with you. “Shoutout to Ashley and Omar at Strickland Brothers for their fast and friendly service. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
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