The history of Texas’ legacy in the space race from the ’60s-’70s is a storied one, and it started with a lot of hard work by the Lone Star State to get America’s...

This weekend we celebrate President’s Day, honoring all US presidents. The holiday originally celebrated George Washington’s birthday on February 22. It became a federal...

It was yet another busy week in Austin, and it was a pleasure to welcome many constituents from across House District 9 to your Texas State Capitol. It was my honor to...

Annexation to the United States was far from automatic for Texas once independence from Mexico was gained in 1836. Sam Houston noted that Texas “was more coy than forward”...

One hundred and forty-three years ago this week, building commissioners for the Texas Capitol broke ground for the present-day building. Nimrod Norton and Joseph Lee turned...

Well, 2025 has started off with a big bang at SAPL! Our Story Time has started for 3-5 year olds.  Also, Ms. Tori has started a new “Tiny Tots Story Time” for 6 months to 3...

It was another busy week in Austin and it was a pleasure to welcome more constituents from House District 9 to your Texas State Capitol. Among those who made the long drive...

The lowly button has been around for centuries.  In modern clothing and fashion design, a button is a small fastener, now most commonly made of plastic.  They are found on...

Cushing’s syndrome, or hypercortisolism, is a condition caused by overproduction of cortisol — a hormone that regulates stress, metabolism, and immune response. While...

This past week, it was a pleasure to welcome a number of constituents from House District 9 in your Texas State Capitol. Among those who made the long drive from Deep East...

An unspeakable tragedy unfolded in our nation’s capital this week after a mid-air collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342 in what...

Members of the Education K-16 Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on the Senate’s plan to create savings accounts that could provide parents up to $11,500 yearly to pay...

The Angelina County Genealogical Society will meet on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of Keltys United Methodist Church on 1867 Old Mill Road...

“This is ‘bout the best time of year,” said Steve, “to get out and do something fun, like go to a rodeo.”“Awful cold out there right now, Steve,” said Doc, who has more...

I am certain that you have heard someone use the phrase, “That cost me an arm and a leg.”  We understand it to mean that it refers to something of great cost or value.  It...