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Fresh Flavor on the Table
May 28, 2025
One of my favorite times in East Texas is when the tomatoes start ripening on the vines. I’m reminded of past years when kitchen counters are covered with red ripe...
“THE MIRACLE MEDICINE”
May 27, 2025
I grew up in East Texas during the 1940s. One of the medicines used on my cuts and scrapes, and even sore throats, was coal oil. Some people call it “kerosene”, but it...
My Five Cents....
May 23, 2025
Session is coming to a close and, as it does, critical deadlines have to be met for legislation to pass. Those deadlines fall throughout the next week and if bills do not...
Ashby Capitol Update
May 23, 2025
Memorial Day serves as a meaningful moment for us to honor and remember those who selflessly laid down their lives so that our freedom endures. While Memorial Day is one of...
My Five Cents....
May 23, 2025
Today is the first of many deadlines the legislature will reach over the next two and a half weeks. It’s the last day for the House to pass House Bills on second reading....
Library Lowdown May 2025
May 23, 2025
Wow! School is almost over. Summer break is almost here. Where has this year gone? We have been really busy at SAPL! We had a very successful 1st Ever Glow in the Dark...
Ashby Capitol Update
May 23, 2025
This week, the Texas House took historic action by finally eliminating the STAAR test. House Bill 4 would replace the high-stakes, one-time STAAR tests with shorter, more...
“ABOUT CEDAR TREES”
May 16, 2025
The house that I grew up in was surrounded by six or seven large cedar trees. I never paid them much attention during my early days, except that they smelled good and my...
A Paw-sitive Impact: How Pets Enrich The Lives Of The Elderly
May 14, 2025
Texas A&M Pet Talk The number of adults aged 65 and older is growing, and older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health...
San Augustine’s Last ‘Hello’
May 14, 2025
The call was to ring out the old and bring in the new in San Augustine the night of March 18, 1950. That was the night that the last call was made on the old telephone...
My Five Cents....
May 14, 2025
On May 8, 1945 the Allied forces celebrated Victory in Europe Day after the defeat of Nazi Germany. During the war, more than 1,500,000 military personnel came to Texas for...
Ashby Capitol Update
May 12, 2025
As we celebrate Mother's Day, we are reminded of the incredible impact that moms have on our lives. Mothers are the ones who guide us through life's challenges, offer...
“A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES”
May 7, 2025
While down town the other day I met a friend whom I had not seen for several years. We stopped to visit and I commented “My, you are a sight for sore eyes!” We both...
My Five Cents....
May 5, 2025
On May 1st, 1718, San Antonio de Valero Misson was founded by Franciscan Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares near present-day San Antonio. It was one of the early...
Ashby Capitol Update
May 5, 2025
On Sunday, May 4, we recognize the dedication, service, and sacrifice of our firefighters on Texas Firefighters Day. Over 28,000 brave men and women in Texas sacrifice...
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