Yellow fever kills thousands of Texans
Wed, 12/06/2023 - 12:00am
The Texas Congress picked Houston as the new capital of the Lone Star Republic over Matagorda and Washington-on-the-Brazos on Nov. 30, 1836.
Perspectives
Finding solace in grief: Tips for the holiday season
Sat, 12/02/2023 - 12:00am
It’s called the most wonderful time of year, but for many Americans struggling with grief, it’s not a festive time.
Abbott: Battle rages over school vouchers
Sat, 12/02/2023 - 12:00am
As time runs out next week on the fourth special session, Gov. Greg Abbott said he will continue to fight for school choice, despite the Texas House once again decisively rejecting it when 21 Republicans largely from rural districts joined Democrats in stripping it from a $7.6 billion education bill. The Austin American-Statesman reported it is unclear what Abbott’s next move will be.
Thoughts for early season shoppers
Sat, 12/02/2023 - 12:00am
If you’re like me, your mailbox is bulging with holiday gift catalogs. Yesterday I even got a catalog showing other catalogs I could order.
