Carl Sherman named a Deputy Democratic Whip

Austin – State Representative Carl O. Sherman (D-109) was recently named as one of the Texas House of Representatives Deputy Democratic Whips for the 87th Legislative Session.

SENATE PANEL WARNS ENERGY PRICE GOUGERS

AUSTIN – Those trying to take advantage of people in the wake of last week’s devastating winter storm will face consequences from the state, according to members of the Senate Finance Committee.

GOVERNOR ABBOTT SETS SPECIAL ELECTION DATE FOR 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, May 1, as the special election date to fill the 6th Congressional District seat recently vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright. Congressman Wright, 67, died Feb. 7.

ABBOTT, TSBPE ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL 500 LICENSEES TO ASSIST TEXANS WITH PLUMBING REPAIRS

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners today announced that the board has identified an additional 500 licensees, as of Sunday, capable of performing plumbing under general supervision.

TWISTS ON TASTY FAMILY MEALS

A PROTEIN TWIST: CRUNCHY BUFFALO BAKED VEAL CUTLET SANDWICHES Prep time: 15 minutes • Cook time: 20 minutes • Servings: 4   On those busy evenings when brainstorming a meal the whole family agrees on seems like a tall task, turning to a versatile protein can open a bevy of options.

EDITORIAL: Talent on loan from God

We heard him say it hundreds of times, as did many of you: “Talent on loan from God.” Some of Rush’s Limbaugh’s detractors liked to claim the statement was haughty. But those of us who knew him recognized the famous signoff to his radio program as humility not ego.

EDITORIAL: By offering amnesty now, Democrats are setting up a massive immigration crisis

Perhaps Democrats could have picked a worse time to unveil their expansive immigration bill that would grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants, but not much worse.The legislation, introduced Thursday by congressional Democrats with the full support of the Biden administration, dubbed the “U.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Open letter to Connor-Man – sixteen years ago

Welcome to the “front porch.” What you are about to read is one of the first pieces we wrote after we became “Popman,” although we weren’t Popman until a year or so later.

OUT TO PASTOR: What’s Pete got to do with anything?

If there’s anybody that can be conned, it’s Yours Truly. It’s not so much that I’m stupid; I’m just naïve. I believe when somebody says something, they mean exactly what they say. So, if you can’t swindle me, you might as well hang it up and get a real job.

Proactive health tips to help navigate year 2 of the Pandemic

FAMILY FEATURES – After months of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health.