From My Front Porch - Tri-County Reporter

From My Front Porch

- The thoughts of a common-sense taxpayer and citizen
  
  The Texas legislature is back in session. Heaven save us from the political rigmarole they seem to have planned for us citizens. The Texas …
- Prescription drugs are not a joke, but you better have a sense of humor
  
  Like most folks my age, my doctor has prescribed several medicines for me. I have suffered from asthma most all my life, and something about …
- The tree that stands watch at the Alamo
  
  This past weekend I traveled to San Antonio to take in an event I had long wanted to attend. Since the event was Friday night, there was a …
- How would you spend your lottery winnings?
  
  This past week I stopped at my local convenience store to purchase a lottery ticket. I am not a regular lottery game player, but every now and …
- Is this ‘The Dating Game’ or some other game show?
  
  “Advice and consent” is a critical phrase in the United States Constitution that outlines a key aspect of the checks and balances among the …
- Are we defenseless against this “foreign aggression”?
  
  In these troubling times, a wise man can certainly develop a case of anxiety about the security of our state. Going back to her birth, Texas has …
- Thoughts about personal growth
  
  Maybe it is simply the beginning of a new year and the chance it provides to start anew, but it seems I have been doing a lot of reflecting …
- The impact of legends
  
  Growing up I was, an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Many a night I would stay awake, lying under the covers, listening to my transistor …
- Happy New Year to one and all!
  
  Happy New Year to one and all! This time of year, lots of folks make New Year’s resolutions as a tool to motivate themselves into some …
- Farewell to a colleague, co-worker and dear friend
  
  There are two articles in today’s newspaper detailing the retirement of Kim Ware as publisher of the Tri-County Reporter. I instructed our …
- Have you had problems with getting your driver’s license or registering your car?
  
  I love the state of Texas. I am proud to live here, proud to be a part of a vibrant, friendly community, and proud to do my part to maintain …
- Doesn’t everybody collect something?
  
  Seems like almost everyone collects something of some sort or another. My wife has a giant container full of old matchbooks she has been …
- Newspapers have an important role in maintaining America’s freedom
  
  Newspapers have had an important role in our country since the very inception of our nation. One of the biggest political issues in colonial …
- Which side of the coin does your candidate fall on?
  
  As time has passed, the leaders in education have adjusted and altered curriculums to align with the perceived needs of contemporary society. …
- Political hogwash and political agendas
  
  As November nears, the calendar finds us amid the heart of political season with Election Day just a few short days away. Going to the polls …