Capital Highlights

The risk for wildfires across the state has risen along with the hot and dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Don’t let a little dust blowing bother you

— Song lyrics, “Ain’t Gonna Be Treated This Way,” American folk singer Woody Guthrie. While in the West Texas city of Abilene a couple of weeks ago, I spent time visiting familiar landmarks. Recalling my fondness for the region. Remembering a time when I lived there not long out of college.

Is a great awakening coming soon?

Many historians believe this country was founded upon revival. Christian denominations can be traced back to a revival or a spiritual awakening. Revivals can last from hours to months to years. They uniquely impact the culture of a nation, such as the First and Second Great Awakenings.

All gas, some brakes

I’ve written in this space before about how the old me (and sometimes, the new me) worked myself, frequently to exhaustion. I should probably mention that I come across that mindset honestly. I come from a family of hard working people, a fact that makes me immensely proud. It’s all I know.

Smart ways to invest in bonds

Most investors are aware of the different types of stocks: big-company, small-company, technology, international and so on. And it may be a good idea to own a mix of these stocks as part of your overall investment portfolio.

Colonists fight warm-up for revolution

The Nacogdoches ayuntamiento or town council issued an urgent appeal for armed assistance on Jul. 28, 1832 in the face of an imminent showdown with the Mexican army. Five years earlier, Col.

I think I’ll go to Germany today

You know how some days you wake up and ask yourself, “When’s the last time I showered? Are these the same socks I was wearing last week? Has anybody seen my toothbrush?

Destiny Dimensions

We all need a few wild and crazy Godly friends. The ones that are just down for whatever as long it’s aligned with the will of God. You’ve got to have some Holy Ghost ride or die friends. 1 Samuel 14:7 has two very important people in it.

The ‘great’ pretender

Have you ever had a feeling that despite doing something you know how to do, it would somehow all go wrong — even if you completed it and people were telling you it was a good job? Have you ever sat and wondered if the thing you otherwise did a solid job at doing was actually meant for you?

Inspiration for reaching that ripe old age

“You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that make you want to live to be a hundred.” — Woody Allen, filmmaker, actor, and comedian. Age and I have long been odd acquaintances. I’ve never felt as old as I assumed someone my age should feel.