Who’s meaner? Big brother or red ants?

My hero Leon Hale, a former longtime Houston Chronicle columnist and current Facebookblogger and tweeter, never fails to prompt a story in my mind. Other than my Life Mate, probably no other person stimulates a lot of thought in that direction for me besides Leon.

Who’s meaner? Big brother or red ants?

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Brothers John and Matthew Ceballos have brought their love of fine tobacco to the community, and hosted a grand opening for their shop, Brothers Fine Tobacco, on Friday.

Hail and dam

It’s raining. Now, I like rain. A lot. It’s peaceful and useful, and the sound of the pitter-pitpaton the roof makesme feel all warm and fuzzy inside, and I want to curl up with a book, a soft blanket, and a hot cup of herbal tea. I know. I’m the coffee girl.

No one red or white much cared for the Kronks

Under pressure from the Mexican government to give the Karankawas one more chance, Anglo- American colonists signed a peace treaty with the flesheating Indians on May 13, 1827.

Conferees struggle toward budget compromise

For the Texas Legislature to accomplish its main purpose, the passage of a state budget for fiscal years 2016 and 2017 must be achieved. The five House and five Senate members of the Conference Committee on the budget, House Bill 1, have been working together since late April.

Texting fool

Are you one of  those people who drive and text?  If so, nyaahnanny- boo-boo!  Actually, I’d like to be able to text in any fashion and not be odd-man-out. As a matter of fact, I can’t even talk into my iPhone (Apple, of course, doesn’t everyone?) and create a text.

Texas inventor answered every typist’s prayer

The female inventor of one of the most commonly used office products of the twentieth century changed the name of her creation from “Mistake Out” to “Liquid Paper” on May 7, 1968. Forty-four years earlier, Bette Claire McMurray was born in Dallas.

Texas inventor answered every typist’s prayer

The female inventor of one of the most commonly used office products of the twentieth century changed the name of her creation from “Mistake Out” to “Liquid Paper” on May 7, 1968. Forty-four years earlier, Bette Claire McMurray was born in Dallas.

Used

Did you know that Americans make up approximately 5% of the world’s population, but we generate 30% of the world’s garbage? I confess. I think about 25% of that may come from my son’s room. According to one study, each year U. S.

House, Senate produce disparate versions of tax relief

Legislation approved by the House and Senate last week reveal widely dif fering views on how to bring about tax relief to Texans in fiscal years 2016 and 2017. Speaker Joe Straus lauded the preliminary ap - proval of House Bill 31, legislation to reduce the state sales tax from 6.25 percent to 5.