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Gary Borders Texas Press Association
Clock ticking on moving bills
The clock is ticking on getting bills out of the House and to the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
DANNAH NOVICK 17 year old, High school senior
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. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
Evan Hale evan.hale@taylorpress.net
The importance of a mom
Hello everyone, welcome back to the Huddle where today we will be discussing why moms are so important. To start off I will start off by saying that every single one of us have underappreciated our mother at some point in our lives and since it is Mother’s Day I wanted to kind of give all the moms a shoutout for all that they do. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
Flanked by his parents Daniel Vincent puts pen to paper to sign his letter of intent. Courtesy photo
Rams’ senior makes it official
The St. Mary’s Rams football team is a small group that is loaded with talent, and Daniel VIncent is the personification of that. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
LEON ALDRIDGE
Maybe I have been around a long time
“ I ain’t old, but I’ve been around a long time. Long enough to know that age is just a state of mind.” — Song lyrics by Delbert McClinton “Ask Leon, he probably knew him.” That insinuation by Texas Press Association Executive Director, Mike Hodges was a humorous jab suggesting that I had been around the newspaper industry for a long time. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
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The supernatural God: Many with one mind!
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
Culture clashing
Culture clashing
The conflict pitting liberals against conservatives is often blatant, and usually leads to clashes between people over different values and beliefs. I’ve seen it happen between friends as well as people who are not fond of each other. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
Colored Pencils
Colored Pencils
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. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
What’s in your cup?
What’s in your cup?
Imagine you are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you making you spill your coffee. Why did you spill the coffee? “Because someone bumped into me.” Wrong answer. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
Before Mother’s Day, it’s Derby Day
Before Mother’s Day, it’s Derby Day
“Weep no more my lady, Oh, weep no more today. We will sing one song, For My Old Kentucky Home, For My Old Kentucky Home, far away.” — “My Old Kentucky Home” by Stephen Collins Foster, known as “the father of American music.” May 6 is Derby Day. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Part 2-Knowing one’s limits
Part 2-Knowing one’s limits
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. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM
Mental Health Check-In
Mental Health Check-In
Make sure if you say yes to others, you are not saying no to yourself. Are you making sure everyone around you is okay? But what about you? Checking in with yourself is essential for maintaining your emotional and mental wellbeing, and helps develop self-reflection and self-awareness. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM
Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process
Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process
The Texas Senate unanimously approved a $308 billion twoyear budget last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The next step is to reconcile that budget with one passed earlier by the Texas House. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM
The infamous one-word sentence
The infamous one-word sentence
“I tried to raise my children with patience, respect and good manners, but they still ended up being like me.” — Author unknown, but the concept understood. Raising children is not for the faint of heart. 04/26/2023 06:47 AM
Dueling tax proposals in the Lege
Dueling tax proposals in the Lege
The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM
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