Life changes us. Sometimes in increments, like accidentally stepping off the curb. Sometimes in ways akin to falling off a cliff. It’s these cliff-changing moments that transform us in ways we never could have imagined – before. It’s like falling from one world into another – into a life so different that your old life can only be referenced as “before.”
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 2.5 million U.S. middle and high school students currently use e-cigarettes (vape devices). With an estimated 48 million students enrolled in middle and high schools, this means that roughly 1 out of every 19 U.S. students is vaping.
Gov. Greg Abbot has issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by the early February ice storm and is seeking a federal declaration as well for areas in Southeast Texas affected by rare January tornadoes.
The 21st century may soon be most known for worldwide paranoia. When topics worthy of fright are recorded, the list will spill over to a second page, and maybe a third.
The worst thing,” I told my mother, “was when you made us eat venison sausages for lunch. That sausage lasted forever!”
Ihave been traveling through and to New Orleans for about 40 years now. I went there for the World’s Fair in 1984. I remember losing two matches in judo, going to see Dr. John play for free under a tent, and wondering if I would ever take a riverboat trip.
For much of my life I didn’t pay much attention to football. But then I gave birth to three sons who adore the sport. I watched them all play while they were growing up and now I watch with them, in front of the flat screen on Sundays (and Mondays and Thursdays, September through the second Sunday in February – but who’s counting?)
Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles.
Editor, After reading the response by Sheriff Hogg to the recent letter I submitted to the Dear Editor section, I decided to take Sheriff Hogg’s suggestion and I met in person with him and his chief deputy Rudy Sauseda.
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