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Texans tell track tyrant to get lost

Bartee Haile

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

On Apr. 7, 1890, the proud governor gave a guided tour of the new capitol to Jay Gould, who just happened to be in town at the same time Texans were considering regulation of the railroads.

A little less conversation

Tracy Farr

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

“So, how do you think this is going to end?”“Haven’t a clue. I’m not even sure how it began. Do you know?” “It started a long time ago, I think. Long before we were born.”“That long? Sounds like it might continue long after we’re dead and buried.”“Depressing to think of, but I wouldn’t doubt it.

Ask these two questions before buying a home

Provided By Frank Conrad

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

You may have heard that buying a home is better than renting. After all, why “throw money away” on rent when you could be building wealth through homeownership? Financial professionals say the decision isn’t that simple.The answer depends on your personal and financial situation.

Chairs, videos and hang gliding

Tracy Farr

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The first step in weaving a splint seat in a Herringbone pattern using flat reed is to find out what a splint seat is, look around to see if you happen to have a chair that has one (maybe buried deep in a back corner of the garage or forgotten up in the attic), decide if the seat does in fact need...

Angel of Mercy saved lives at Goliad

Bartee Haile

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The moment Francita Alavez heard the nightmarish news on the evening of Mar. 26, 1836, she sprang into swift but secret action. The brave wife of a Mexican officer would not stand idly by while her countrymen killed the defenseless detainees at Goliad.

Ease the squeeze on your retirement income plan

Provided By Frank Conrad

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re retired, you’re probably still feeling them.

Carolina casanova casualty of Texas feud

Bartee Haile

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Midshipman Robert Potter resigned from the U.S. Navy on Mar. 20, 1821 and headed home to North Carolina to raise a little hell.When the ex-sailor was not studying the law, he was raking the Tar Heel elite over the coals.

Caution: Hard Hat Required

Tracy Farr

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

I’m dying of curiosity to know what is being built just north of Home Depot on S. Jefferson. I guess I could stop and ask someone, but that would mean I’d have to stop and actually ask someone. Face to face. Like in the good old days. But I’m not THAT curious.

Take charge of your debt, one step at a time

Provided By Frank Conrad

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

If you’re dealing with debt, you’re far from alone. More than 80% of U.S. households carry some form of debt (2025 Federal Reserve report), and since 2019, total household debt for Americans has increased more than 31%, to $18.59 trillion.

The View From A Farr

Tracy Farr

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

What’s so terrible about being kind? If you’re kind to the people you meet, they’ll be either kind to you in return or think your kinda crazy, which shouldn’t stop you from being kind in the first place. Maybe someday they’ll be kinda kind back, or not, but does it really matter?

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