My sister shared this recently; our mother had Alzheimer’s and we had no guidelines. John’s father lived with us when he was in the earlier stages of dementia and we were...

Session is coming to a close and, as it does, critical deadlines have to be met for legislation to pass. Those deadlines fall throughout the next week and if bills do not...

Graduation season is always a cause for me to reflect on my life since I graduated from high school in 1968. Admittedly it was the 60’s and my memory perhaps is a little...

Today is the first of many deadlines the legislature will reach over the next two and a half weeks. It’s the last day for the House to pass House Bills on second reading....

On May 1, 1718, San Antonio de Valero Misson was founded by Franciscan Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares near present-day San Antonio. It was one of the early efforts...

This year, we commemorate the 189th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. On April 21, 1836, General Sam Houston led the Texan Army against General Santa Anna and the...

This week we observed Holy Week and remember the sacrifice Christ made for us. We look forward to celebrating the resurrection this Easter Sunday. I hope you enjoy time...

This week the Texas Senate welcomed DJ Daniel to the chamber. DJ is a 13-year old from the Houston area who is battling terminal brain and spine cancer. His dream is to...

This week we welcomed the Texas Forestry Association (TFA) to the Texas Capitol. TFA, which has been active since 1914, has members in a variety of fields including...

In 1969, our nation made history by putting a man on the moon. A lesser known fact the astronauts who joined us on the floor this week shared is that Texas is the only...

To anyone who says, “Newspapers are dead,” I say, “Sit at my desk the Monday after the post office sends a bundle of newspapers to Fort Worth by mistake.”I say, “Answer my...

The Cherokeean Herald has always looked forward to the Cherokee County Jr. Livestock Show. Every year it’s a real treat for us to meet, talk with and watch these young...

The pace of session continues to pick up and important deadlines are around the corner. Committee hearings, voting, and debating on the Senate Floor take up most of my...

On March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell to the Mexican army after thirteen days under siege. General Santa Anna launched an early morning assault on the mission; the battle lasted...

On March 2, 1836, The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed at Washington-on-the Brazos. This Sunday will mark 189 years since the Republic of Texas declared itself...