It’s that time. Only a few days left before Sine Die and wrapping up the 88th Legislative Session! Here are five things happening around your state: 1. School Safety...

With interest rates on the rise, savers and investors are finally getting paid to hold “cash.” While money market rates have improved, the most popular short-term cash...

On May 18, 1912, the USS Texas, also known as Battleship Texas, launched and quickly became one of the most powerful weapons in the world. It is credited with the...

"Fighting windmills" means fighting imaginary enemies. The term is taken from the novel, “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes. Of course, the windmills were not the enemies...

The first few bills have made it to the Governor’s desk for his signature, which signals the end of session is fast approaching. Of the over 8,000 bills filed this session,...

With Memorial Day coming up at the end of this month, I challenge you to not wait until then to say “Thank You” to a Veteran. I would suggest you...

This week we celebrated Cinco de Mayo! On May 5, 1862, Mexican general Ignacio Zaragoza defeated French expeditionary forces at Puebla, Mexico. Here are five things...

Another busy week in the House of Representatives meant the passage of several bills that will bring practical change to improve the lives of Texas citizens. My HB 3297...

As I talk to people daily, there is a lot of confusion concerning the political football that’s being tossed around in our nation’s Capital when it comes to our country’s...

UT Health East Texas joins with thousands of health systems around the country to celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Hospital Week (May 7-13). It is a...

May is right around the corner which means we only have a month left in this Legislative session. Deadlines are looming for bills to reach certain benchmarks. It’s a race...

Four years ago, I injured my knee. I fell down my back steps, the doctors patched me back together, and I had to learn to walk again. Over time, my limping turned into...

April 21 is San Jacinto Day in Texas, which celebrates the final battle of the Texas Revolution in 1836 when Texas won its independence from Mexico. The battle was fought...

The month of April has been designated as National Donate Life Month, recognizing a call to action that impacts more than 400,000 recipients in this country who are alive...

There are only 45 days left in the Legislative session and it certainly shows. The days at the Capitol are getting longer and bills are making their way through the...