Pattern of abuse reported at Texas juvenile facilities

Body into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported.

12 Best Steakhouses in Texas according to Yelp

Body Yelp is a website that has pages devoted to businesses, such as restaurants, schools, dentists, bars, beauty salons, doctors, auto repair shops… you name it, and there’s probably a Yelp review for that type of business.

Lard, Crisco, Mrs. Tucker’s, goji berries

Body MRS. TUCKERFood ain’t what it used to be. Bring back lard.No, I’m not that old. Crisco was all the rage in my childhood. Mother loved Crisco. It looked so clean.One of my children’s books was about a cow getting stuck in a silo door. They greased her with Crisco. Got her out.

Expanded passenger rail again on the table

Body of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard.

Don’s Views...

Body This has happened to all of us… you go into a store, a restaurant, or business office, and are treated so bad you leave and swear you’ll never go back to that place again.

The 501

Body The Saturday Evening Post used to arrive at our house every Tuesday — one of my first childhood lessons that life doesn’t always make sense.Now I’ve grown up, but lots of things still don’t make sense. What’s changed is that I can’t ask my parents for answers.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHListening, hearing, faking it Oh, to be a good listener.There’s more to it than just keeping your mouth shut. When you can’t hear, that’s an extra complication. Actually, impaired hearing can be a plus. I’ll explain that later unless I forget.Listen.

Prevent wildfires this Fourth of July as hot and dry conditions persist

Body TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICECOLLEGE STATION— As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark.

Fire safety urged for Fourth

Body AUSTIN— With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks, or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows.

The 501

Body My late friend Elmer once said that he and his brother used to chase rabbits so they could have meat for supper. He was a child of the Great Depression.It’s hard for me to believe Elmer and his bro ever caught a rabbit. But even if I could press Elmer on the issue, I wouldn’t.