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Turning 30… Again.

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There was a significant birthday celebrated just a few days ago.

Yeah, that one. The one that changed history. The one that is celebrated around the world. The one that gives meaning to everything.

There was also another birthday celebrated the day before that birthday.

The significance of that birthday was significantly less significant, but it did matter to a small group of people.

Yes, on December 24, 2021 I turned 30.

For the second time. Holy senior citizen discount! I’m 60!

How in the world did this happen?

Absent lawmakers stymie special session

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Nearly 60 Texas House Democrats left the state last Monday for Washington, D.C. in an effort to stop passage of a Republican-led elections bill. This in effect blocks all legislation since the House doesn’t have a quorum present. As the Austin American Statesman and other media outlets reported, Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened to arrest the absent lawmakers upon their return. While in Washington, the legislators have met with Vice President Kamala Harris and several Democratic senators to push passage of a federal elections bill that is currently stalemated.

Population gains, losses in state detailed, emergency food benefits extended, state to release $5 billion in school federal aid

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The U.S. Census Bureau has released is sub-county population estimates from April 2010 to July 2020. That includes population estimates for the 1,200 incorporated places in Texas.

A Few of Our Local Challenges

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I know that I am pointing out the obvious when I make this statement, but just in case anyone hasn’t noticed our Eastern Parker, Western Tarrant and Southern Wise County pieces of heaven are changing.

If you see a turtle on a fence post...

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Behind every good man ... there is a surprised motherin-law!

Herding cats is easier.

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Anybody remember the Super Bowl commercial about herding cats? I’ve used that video and/or the cat-herding metaphor many times when it comes to leadership—especially with volunteers.

Budget headed to governor’s desk

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The Texas Legislature sent a $248 billion two-year state budget to Gov. Greg Abbott after the House approved the measure last Thursday.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor:

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor:

THIS WEEK IN AZLE HISTORY

In February 2001, Azle High girls’ basketball player Amy Knight earned District Offensive Player of the Year. Knight was one of six Lady Hornets to earn All-District accolades that season.