Playing with matches

Body This little light o’ mine, I’m gonna let it shine. Hide it under a bushel, no. I’m gonna let it shine. – old Black spiritual, Civil Rights Era anthemHow far that little candle throws his beams!Soshinesagooddeedinanaughtyworld.

Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding

Body AUSTIN—The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen.

The 501

Body COMMENTARYLife is all about getting ready for an estate sale. Your own.If you end up with a big one, good for you. If you end up with nothing much, even better. That’s my goal.Aren’t goals wonderful devices? They need not be reached to give us direction.

Legislative session begins on Jan. 14

Body AUSTIN– The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a still-unresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.State Reps.

Pardon me

Body As I type this column, I am sitting in a hotel in Austin preparing for a student to compete in one of the University Interscholastic League’s speech events: State Congress.It is exactly what you would think. Students debate legislation which they have written.

Phelan drops bid for speaker; no clear winner yet

Body Dade Phelan withdrew last week from seeking another term leading that chamber. After three rounds of voting on Saturday, state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield emerged as the preference of most House Republicans. However, his opponent, state Rep.

The good doctor

Body Luke was a physician.A Gentile. A historian. He did not personally know Jesus but came to know him through Paul’s instruction.

Knoxnotes

Body MCISD Christmas Toy DriveMUNDAY-The Munday National Honor Society is hosting a toy drive to benefit the Munday and Goree Angel Tree. Donations are due by Dec. 16th at the Munday Elementary or Secondary school.

More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches

Body last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The Houston Chronicle reported the proposed measures cover a range of topics ranging from border security to abortion access, education and other issues.

Knox notes

Body Community Thanksgiving LuncheonKNOX CITY-The Neighborhood Watch will be hosting a Community ThanksgivingLuncheononSaturday,Nov.23attheHigh School Cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome, the luncheon is at no cost, however donations are welcomed and appreciated.