No time for recklessness
I see a lot of crazy driving and recklessness out on the highways and streets. I can usually shake my head and not think about it any more. But this morning I witnessed some recklessness that has stuck with me. ...

In the rush for Christmas, don't forget Thanksgiving
Say it ain’t so, Thanksgiving is being overshadowed yet another year by Christmas and the people who put up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. I am seeing more and more yards decked out in Christmas lights, inflatables and other yard decorations. ...

Looking ahead in the Advocate
This week the Advocate will offer a wide assortment of local stories to read. We will cover the Civil War Symposium at Victoria College. We are planning a fun video to go with the advance preview...so hone up on your ...

I remember when
Over the past week or so I have had a chance to reflect a lot on the events our area is observing today- the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Carla and the 10th anniversary of the 9/011 attacks. As I read ...

It's August, it must be time for tax/budget workshops
It’s August so you know what that means....we as journalists will get our annual dose of numbers as we report on proposed tax rates and budgets of area taxing entities. This is the time of year we keep our calculators ...

It's Back
Like it or not, $3 a gallon gas is back. Driving up Navarro on my way home tonight I noticed most stations offering unleaded gas for $3.09 a gallon. Glad I filled up last night for a mere $2.94 a ...

Cleaning out important papers
Tonight I did some cleaning – I know you ask why clean when I could be celebrating the new year? Well, I was at work and I was caught up with my work so I looked around and saw boxes ...

A lot to love about Christmas
I love Christmas. Always have, always will. I love the lights and the sounds of Christmas. I love the goodwill shown for fellowman. I love the religious anticipation of Jesus’ birth. I love Christmas carols and have even caught myself ...

We receive so much from giving
Tis the season for giving and receiving. Every year about this time I am all wrapped up in what gifts to buy and give family and friends for Christmas. But I also have a special shopping list for children in ...

Giving thanks today and always
Thanksgiving is here. Today, I stop for a few moments and give thanks for the many things in our lives. Actually, I make it a practice throughout the year to give thanks for the people and things in my life ...