Paula Scanlon has a new take on the old song about ‘Boys and Girls Together’

by John Grimaldi For the most part in the United States it is against the law for a man to expose himself in front of a woman. But what about maleat- birth transgender athletes who sign up to join the girls’ teams at their schools; are they allowed to go naked among their female teammates?

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages caution as wildfire danger increases statewide

As persistent tripledigit temperatures and dry conditions increase wildfire danger for much of the state, Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to be cautious with outdoor activities that create sparks.

Ask Rusty – When Should My Wife Claim Her Social Security Benefits?

Dear Rusty: My wife turns 65 in November of 2023. She was born on 11/21/1958. I am a year younger with an 8/1/1959 birthdate.

Texas WIC celebrates National Breastfeeding Month Program

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Texas WIC is sharing resources to support moms and pregnant women to help meet their breastfeeding goals.

OPD needs help identifying a vehicle and suspect

On July 14, 2023, from about 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM , , an unknown white female entered Walmart in Orange, Texas and used a stolen debit/credit card. The female suspect and her vehicle are shown in the attached photographs.

My five cents...

Summer is in full swing, but back to school is right around the corner. Be sure to stay cool during these hot Texas days! Here are five things happening around your state: 1.

Home heavily damaged in early morning fire Saturday

On the morning of July 29, 2023, at approximately 5:01 AM, OCESD#1 was requested for service due to a structure fire. Fire crews arrived on scene in the 4400 Block of Bradley Street, to find a manufactured home with heavy smoke and flames showing from the home.

Texas cowboys on New Mexico crime spree

All the High Fives Gang had to show on Aug. 6, 1896 for the comedy of errors they had the nerve to call a bank robbery was a posse hot on their heels.

HISTORY MATTERS

A feature courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize Showing our children that their past is prelude to their future.

Feathers to Foliage: Significance of native plants

Gardeners, we’ve once again experienced too many days without substantial rainfall, though this weeks’ weather outlook shifted (however slightly with increased rain chances) according to our local meteorologist, and hopefully everyone has received a bit of relief from the intense heat and dry...