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96-year-old Alice offers great lesson
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‘Constitutional carry’ bill close to becoming state law
It is a near certainty that Texans will be allowed to carry handguns without a license in the near future as House Bill 1927 passed both chambers and heads to a conference committee to hash out amendments added in the Senate version. Gov. Greg Abbott has said he would sign the bill, which means Texans would no longer be required to obtain a license to carry a handgun either openly or concealed.
It’s in the mail
Folks who may have spent too much time in the environs of hog farms perhaps came by the odor honestly, simply a result of growing up years.
Still nagging my friend
It is a well-known fact that we are allowed to chew out the people we care about. Most recently, this came to mind when I gave my old friend, Andrew, a serious tongue-lashing.
Forgive and be forgiven
I will never forgive him for what he did!” Have you ever said that to yourself about someone who deeply hurt you?
Overcoming and embracing change
They say it changes you. It transforms you in ways you never could have or would have imagined before.
Heres a Mother’s Day gift to make a difference
Mother’s Day has almost arrived. As an adult, you can fully appreciate all your mother has done for you, so, on this occasion, you may be happy to give Mom flowers, candy, jewelry or something similar. But Mother’s Day is here and then it’s gone. Is there a longer-term gift that can make a real difference in your mother’s life?
State shows largest numerical population increase in census
Texas stands to gain two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after results of the 2020 census released last week show the state had the largest numerical gain of any state since the 2010 census