Ken Ansell: Following Jesus should not be difficult
The Apostle Paul’s entry point into Christianity was not a casual walk down the aisle of a nice, air conditioned church sanctuary where a well-dressed pastor was waiting for him to pray a prayer.
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Luke Clayton: A visit with the outdoors writer
I try not to write much about myself. After all, I’m just an old outdoors writer and broadcaster with a passion for writing and, more importantly, spending time in the woods, fields hunting or on the water fishing.
Luke Clayton: Spring turkey season coming up soon
With the frigid weather a couple weeks ago, it’s hard to believe spring turkey season is only a month away. We were all dressed like Eskimos but true to the nature of Texas weather, we were in shirt sleeves a few days ago.
Texas History Minute: Importance of Red River expedition, Part II
The Red River Expedition of 1806 was supposed to be another in a string of scientific triumphs for the United States as it explored the new territories of the Louisiana Purchase.
Ken Ansell: Jesus died for us, so we need to live for Him
Easter is coming up and I’m wondering what kind of long-term impact Resurrection Day is going to have on the average person that will be in attendance on Easter Sunday.
Paul F. Petrick: Henry Hyde and his 2.5M monuments
“Petty.” “Divisive.” “Regrettable.” Those are words voices across the political spectrum have used to describe the Feb. 11 decision to remove the late congressman Henry Hyde’s name from the Judicial Office Facility in Wheaton, Illinois and cancel a planned monument in the suburban Chicago solon’s honor.
Amy Kristin Sanders: HB2988 threatens Texans' right to free speech
Imagine being the target of a vexatious lawsuit completely without merit in which you ultimately prevail—only to find out that you not only have to pay your attorney’s fees but also the other side’s.
Ken Ansell: We never know when it's our time to go
I’ve got a friend on Twitter that every morning he tweets, “Jesus is alive. And that changes everything about today.” That’s truth, and that’s a heavy truth, and we have to deal with it in a very serious way.
Texas History Minute: The importance of the Red River Valley expedition, Part I
The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 sparked a new wave of exploration in the United States as a number of expeditions were commissioned at the direction of President Thomas Jefferson to explore the new American frontier.
A President's Day note from Judge Todd Little
The third Monday in February is probably the most overlooked national holiday for Americans. To most, Presidents’ Day is nothing more than a surprise three-day weekend bookended by Valentine’s Day and Spring Break, overshadowed in popular culture.