Cowgirl judge: ‘herstory,’ not history

“I think the women hoped that she would be a voice for women’s rights, that she would be a voice against discrimination against women and other protected groups. I think women expected that she would be supportive of women’s groups and issues.

The 501

HANABA MUNN WELCH Sook cow! to wait till the cows come home. Or you can call ’em. Lately I’ve been doing some calling. Except right now I’m just waiting. Never call the cows till you’ve had your morning coffee. If you’re a caller, did you know there’s a yearly cow calling contest in Miami?

Rosalynn

Check Your Mirrors Rosalynn [ dripping with sarcasm] “ Of course, Jimmy, I want you to forget the fact that you graduated in the top percentile of the United States Naval Academy and are well on your way to an illustrious naval career so that we can go home and farm.

2023 Community Calendar

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Abbott: Battle continues over vouchers

AUSTIN— As time runs out next week on the fourth special session, Gov. Greg Abbott said he will continue to fight for school choice, despite the Texas House once again decisively rejecting it when 21 Republicans largely from rural districts joined Democrats in stripping it from a $7.6 billion...

Pumpkin as a verb

Pumpkins. They’re a triple-use commodity. Carve one for Halloween. Then turn the scary face 180 degrees and voilà! You’ve got an autumn porch decoration. Third use? Want to guess? GUESS PAUSE. Pumpkin pie. Yeah, right. Don’t try this at home. Life’s too short not to buy the pumpkin in a can.

House kills school choice plan

AUSTIN— The Texas House on Friday defeated a proposed voucher plan, also leaving in doubt a comprehensive public school funding plan that became tied to it, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Thanksgiving—for all the ‘nevers’ in my life

I have never gone hungry. I have never gone without water, either for consumption or cleaning or cooking. I have never had to seek safety in a bomb shelter or a safe room. In my six decades, not once have I been treated differently due to my skin color.

2023 Community Calendar

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Pumpkin as a verb

The 501 HANABA MUNN WELCH Pumpkins. They’re a triple-use commodity. Carve one for Halloween. Then turn the scary face 180 degrees and voilà! You’ve got an autumn porch decoration. Third use? Want to guess? GUESS PAUSE. Pumpkin pie. Yeah, right. Don’t try this at home.