DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Looking to protect children and adults in Texas? Instead of banning THC, start with Fruit Loops, red dye 40 – and lobbyists

I talk about politics daily. Often, I’m fielding questions or just having a friendly conversation about Planet Earth, The US Edition.Lately I’ve had my eyes not only on the behavior in the federal circus, but the state one as well.

OPINION: The Big Beautiful Bill – a lifeline for America’s seniors

In an era when many older Americans struggle to meet their most basic needs, the Big Beautiful Bill stands out as a transformative piece of legislation – a rare example of common-sense policy that prioritizes dignity, stability, and security for our senior citizens.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (June 5, 2025)

THE LEFT“The greatest example of the Democrat Party’s misunderstanding of men, of course, was its choice of Gov. Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’ running mate. They chose him because he perfectly fit their woke, womanly image of a real man.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (May 29, 2025)

OPINION: Joe Biden was the perfect ‘deep state’ president

For those of us who were awake to the reality of former President Joe Biden’s infirmities, Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s new book “Original Sin” is more an affirmation than a revelation.Efforts to cover up a president’s physical and mental decline have a long and ignominious tradition.

Free breakfast, lunch for all Ferris ISD students

FERRIS – Ferris ISD qualifies for Community Eligibility Provision, (CEP). This program is a great benefit to all students and families attending Ferris ISD.

OPINION: Trump and Johnson defy critics with passage of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

They did it again.After a 72-hour marathon of wrangling votes to keep the GOP caucus in line, Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump worked together to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (May 29, 2025)

COULDN’T HAVE SAID IT BETTER“If killing a random couple is the only way to ‘free Palestine’ maybe Palestine shouldn’t be free.” – Paula Scanlan  WHAT HAVE THEY BEEN SMOKING?“ICE agents created an unnecessary and unsafe confrontation when they chose to arrest Mayor Baraka.” – Rep.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 85

Corrina was an open book, and she couldn’t hide what was going on inside. I let it ride for a while, then said, “Awright, Corrina Belle,” I said, “two things.”“What are you thinking, Billy Ray?”“One, look at the last of the sun shinin’ right through those trees.” I pointed.

OUT TO PASTOR: Who has the license to drive me crazy?

I will confess that I am crazy, but I didn’t get there by myself. Somebody has been driving me crazy. When I use the word “somebody,’ I mean a lot of people.I didn’t always know I was crazy until a few years ago The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage looked at me and said, “Are you crazy or what?