Ken Ansell: We should start humanizing things more
. We were discussing communion crackers the other day (life of a pastor). We have been using the soft crackers that taste a lot like… Login to continue reading Login…
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Bryan Golden: Running away from problems
. Do you have problems, adversity, and obstacles in your life? If you said yes, then you are like everyone else. Even the most successful… Login to continue reading Login…
Pam Lowe: Looking for our own FDR
. I’m always looking for the honorable qualities in people who exhibit the traits of my grandparents’ generation. I admire the characteristics of those raised… Login to continue reading Login…
Texas History Minute: Sayers led Texas through its share of adversity
. Adversity, it is said, is the truest test of character. When times are flush and problems scarce, few will have to find a way… Login to continue reading Login…
Ken Ansell: Get off the lazy river and play ball
. I’ve been watching a lot of baseball on television this spring and summer. I only get to watch what is being broadcast on Amazon… Login to continue reading Login…
Texas History Minute: Helen Stoddard pushed for women’s rights, alcohol prohibition in Texas
. Change often came slowly to the South, but it often arrived with a whirlwind of effort pushing it along. Helen Stoddard, a force of… Login to continue reading Login…
Ken Ansell: There’s no time to live in Pity City
. I remember a man came and spoke at Rotary several years ago, and he shared the quote about how we, “Win some and we… Login to continue reading Login…
Mike Easley: Texas legislation can help reduce rural cancer disparity
. Cancer is a relentless enemy. Even with recent advances we have seen in oncology treatments, over 600,000 Americans will die of it this year.… Login to continue reading Login…
Arthur I. Cyr: Turkey remains important to regional security
. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has just won another term as chief executive. However, opposition to his autocratic ways is growing, and he… Login to continue reading Login…
Mary Scott Nabers: Hurricane season forebodes massive disaster spending
. It is that time of year again – hurricane season! Unfortunately, natural disasters are becoming more frequent and more destructive. Within the last couple… Login to continue reading Login…