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Texas employment at historic high; jobless rate is up
Texas employment at historic high; jobless rate is up
For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. 10/10/2023 12:00 AM
Exploring Nature: Bountiful Butterflies
Exploring Nature: Bountiful Butterflies
If you like butterflies, consider yourself lucky to live in Texas. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
Is this remnant of American culture doomed, y'all?
Is this remnant of American culture doomed, y'all?
“Where’s your Bayer?” 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
This is a good time for COVID booster
This is a good time for COVID booster
COVID-19 is a powerful enemy, its threat rendered more potent by an unlikely accomplice–ourselves. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
Why did state allow quick clinic opening?
Why did state allow quick clinic opening?
Our city’s kids are our next generation–we need to take better care of them. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
Where relative goes, the bugs soon follow
Where relative goes, the bugs soon follow
DEAR ABBY: One of my family members is a loner. I’m the closest relative to them. They invite my children and me over for holiday dinners, but the house is dirty with roaches galore. The bugs even crawl on you during the day on the couch. I don’t want to go there for this reason. 10/06/2023 05:00 AM
Father feels helpless as marriage crumbles
Father feels helpless as marriage crumbles
DEAR ABBY: I have failed in a 30-year relationship and as a father of five. After feeling terrible for a number of years, I was finally diagnosed with a blood disorder. I was prescribed a chemotherapy pill and, two years later, was diagnosed with extreme neuropathy. Depression set in. I let myself go and rarely got out of bed. My wife complained because she wanted me to be more involved with the children, but I failed. 10/05/2023 05:00 AM
Taking new approach to border issue?
Taking new approach to border issue?
Visiting Eagle Pass last month to investigate reports of outsiders overwhelming the small border city, a member of this editorial board found few signs of immigrants who had just waded across the Rio Grande. Perhaps they weren’t all that obvious, because usually those who arrive alone or in small groups don’t linger. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
What I did once, I now regret
What I did once, I now regret
In my last column, I admitted to some things I’ve never done in my 50-something-year-olddude- type-person life. (I still haven’t been to Hooters.) 10/04/2023 12:00 AM
Governor sets session for Oct. 9
Governor sets session for Oct. 9
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a letter to legislative leaders indicating a special session will begin on Oct. 9 dealing with what he has called “school choice” but is more widely known as vouchers. 10/03/2023 12:00 AM
Exploring Nature: Calender Birds
Exploring Nature: Calender Birds
irds 10/01/2023 05:00 AM
Value of one man's life
Value of one man's life
The Calaboose African American History Museum is beyond saddened to share that we have lost our most devoted pioneer, esteemed servant leader, and beloved friend and mentor Dr. Elvin Holt. 10/01/2023 05:00 AM
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