Last week, the House passed its version of the state budget for the next two years. It differs in some significant ways from the budget the Senate passed. In order to...

In recent weeks, my social media page has been ripe with photos of bluebonnets and other wildflowers, creating not only eye-candy for readers, but...

We have all seen them: Little unassuming 6-packs of transplants waving cheerily in the breeze, or single 4-inch pots of stout contenders for the tomato row, saying “Pick...

We will turn our clocks forward this coming weekend, officially at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14. Of course, no one does it at that precise time. The general practice is just...

The best thing about our online world is the opportunity to visit our past world. Reading the Cherokeean Herald online takes me back to some very happy days – my...

TYLER – If you are overwhelmed and/or anxious as a results of last week’s severe winter weather, you’re not alone. The winter storm affected all 254 Texas counties, and...

Scammers take advantage of every major event or holiday to launch their malicious campaigns, and Valentine’s Day is no different. Targeting single and widowed men and...

But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ Luke 12:20 As a pastor, I often come into...

For the past 10 years, the first Friday in February at the Annex Building has meant one thing – SEEDS! The annual Cherokee County Seed Swap has...

Last week, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced committee assignments for the 87th Legislative Session. I am honored to once again chair the Senate Transportation Committee...

The holiday season is coming to an end and many may be heading back to stores for refunds or exchanges. According to the National Retail Federation...

No doubt these past 11 months have been a trying and difficult year for everyone. By this time, we all know of someone who has been touched by the COVID-19 virus. Sadly,...

One thing about growing older is that you collect a lifetime of memories. Since I’m 71 years old, that means a lot of past Christmases. My...

Spud Nut, All My Life (PG-13, 93 minutes) is inspired by a real life story that occurred in 2015. The movie begins with the romantic encounter of a smart, single...