Columnists
  • Texas has been home to many imaginative scientists, artists, and writers. Because of their dreams and determination, they changed how people saw the world. One Texas writer in particular, Gene Roddenberry, created one of the most successful science fiction stories today, Star Trek.
  • In mid-August, while in line outside Arby’s takeout in Sherman, the vehicle in front had a sticker on the back window: “Don’t California My Texas.”
  • Secretary of the Treasury Bessent, the Council of economic Advisers, and other administration financial personnel must continue to provide sound input to President Trump's economic policies; and try to counsel him prior to his pronouncements concerning the economy.
  • Bessie Coleman had said as a child that she wanted to make something of herself. For an African-American at the turn of the century, there were few opportunities for that to happen.
  • When President Trump stood in the front of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, DC on June 1, 2020 holding up a Bible, too much of the media focused on whether it was upside down or not.
  • If you ever find yourself near Leonard, Texas, don’t just pass through, pull over. Chelsi’s Country Coffee is more than a caffeine stop; it’s where community, comfort, and creativity collide. With every cup, you’re not just tasting a drink, you’re sipping on small-town heart and hometown hustle.
  • Japanese Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda was the last soldier in the Philippines to lay down his arms. He was finally convinced in 1974 that the war was over and he began a life worth living.
  • "Houston, we've had a problem," were the words of Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell when an explosion crippled the spacecraft and threatened the lives of the crew.
  • Let me tell you about a little spot in Bonham where the flavors are bold and the welcome is warmer than a Texas summer. At K Garden, authentic Korean food isn’t just served; it’s shared, with heart and history behind every bite. What started as a peaceful move to the country turned into one of the most Seoul-ful dining experiences in Fannin County.
  • In my history lectures at Austin College, I would sometimes open with a question and ask if anyone could answer it.
  • Nestled in the Davis Mountains is one of the most important centers of learning in the world located in one of the most remote parts of the state, the famed McDonald Observatory, run by the University of Texas.
  • When Texas loses a man like Charles W. “Doc” Graham, it’s more than the end of an era; it’s a loss remembered across all corners of the state.