On May 18, 2026, our dear friend Rutilo “Shorty” Vega was detained by ICE while working in Bonham, Texas. Rutilo has lived in the United States for more than 30 years and has spent nearly 29 of those years building a life in Bonham, where he is loved by many people in the community. El 18 de mayo de 2026, nuestro querido amigo Rutilo Vega fue detenido por ICE mientras trabajaba en Bonham, Texas. Rutilo ha vivido en los Estados Unidos por más de 30 años y ha pasado casi 29 años construyendo una vida en Bonham junto a su esposa y sus cinco hijos.

One daring ride in the middle of the night made him a legend. But the life of Paul Revere was much more than that one moment in April 1775. He was a noted businessman who often put the needs of the community before his own.

This Memorial Day, we want to remember all who have sacrificed their lives in service to our nation in the military. We remember each one and give thanks for
their selfless sacrifice on our behalf.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the world we live in.

Today, the grave is flowered,
decorated and festooned.
But the grief is raw and red,
as an open wound.

Every spring across Texas, wildlife rehabilitators open their homes, empty their wallets, sacrifice sleep, and devote countless unpaid hours to saving orphaned and injured wildlife. From tiny squirrels needing feedings every few hours through the night, to injured birds, opossums, raccoons, and other native wildlife, these volunteers step in where no one else can. Now many wildlife rehabilitators fear proposed changes to Texas wildlife rehabilitation regulations could unintentionally create additional barriers for the very people helping fill this critical need.

With springtime, Texans turn watchful eyes to the sky for rising storm clouds or sudden shifts in winds. In 2025, the National Weather Service reported 162 tornadoes struck the Lone Star State, the most of any state.

The mother of a teenager has a million things to worry about. And one more thing is starting to show up on the list -- is my child being groomed?

One infamous land dispute in the late 1800s resulted in a piece of Texas called Greer County becoming a part of Oklahoma.

Why did we allow a group of politicians that moved into Fannin County take control and turn commissioners court into something that looks like The Jerry Springer Show? People watch these meetings on Zoom and wait for them to turn into a silly reality TV program because they often do. We've heard all the slanderous innuendo and character assassinations about the Fannin County Courthouse restoration project. Now it's time for the facts to start coming out. And how much exposure does Fannin County have if a series of countersuits come down the pike? Taxpayers need to know that answer.

I received a Mother’s Day card from my daughter Lizann a few years back that said she loved me. When I opened it up, it continued: “But I never forgave you for cleaning my face with spit.”

“The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the active, the vigilant, the brave!” Patrick Henry became one of the most outspoken defenders of American independence.