Guest Columnist Many in America have cast off any honor, fairness, and integrity of freedom and have become ungovernable. Many are now governing themselves as a normal part of life without any of God’s principles and values that America was founded on.

by Dan Eakin The song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” refers to the Christmas season. That season is often kicked off with a parade or some other event in cities across the nation.

As the clock ran down on the Legislature’s third special session, Texas House and Senate leaders exchanged barbs over Gov. Greg Abbott’s school choice bill and border security proposals, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

In America, Veterans Day is the day in which we reflect and honor the sacrifice, service, and dedication of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. November 11 is a time to appreciate and honor all who served in the military— whether serving here at home or overseas.

Capital Highlights Gov. Gregg Abbott and the Texas House are at loggerheads over which will come first – vouchers for parents to pay for private school tuition, or funneling more money to public schools, The Dallas Morning News reported.

From the Editors Desk (I am writing this story on Halloween morning 2023. It is based on a true story which occurred when I was a boy growing up near De Queen, Arkansas).

This week was a busy week in Silsbee. Friday night the big event was the football game at Tiger Stadium.

Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 7 general election. Voters will decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments, including measures to provide property tax relief and raise the homestead exemption to $100,000.

People sometimes comment that I have a great memory, especially for someone 84 years old. However, my brother Don Eakin who lives near Shreveport and is five years older than me, says I have such a good memory that I can remember things that never even happened.

Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported.