Opinion

Body It’s never too late for a good belly laugh. July 1 was International Joke Day.

Body A massive amount of rain once again engulfed the Hill Country, causing widespread flooding in several counties, including Uvalde, Kerr, Kendall and Gillespie. At least two fatalities were reported near Comfort and Uvalde.

Body It’s hot this summer. It’s so hot in Washington that Republicans and Democrats are sharing air-conditioned cabs.

Body Preliminary data indicates Texas home insurers earned a 22% profit on premiums collected last year, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Body How do we respond in bad situations China is having a bad typhoon, and millions have had to be evacuated. I have been in one typhoon in northern Japan with 135 mph winds, weeks of rain, trees uprooted, no power or heat and water everywhere.

Body Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to the Houston Chronicle. Opposition to the facilities is growing because they require large amounts of electricity and water and can be noisy.

Body “What an amazing feeling this is.” The only thing that came to mind was looking around at all the blessings that led me to this moment. Since I was young, witnessing my mother work what seemed like endlessly, I knew I would have to work harder to accomplish my goals in life.

Body I miss watching the spectacular fireworks display at Eddie Gabor’s house every Fourth of July. Eddie was my grandmother’s companion the last 20 years of her life until she died in 1988.

Body Dear Editor, I wrote a letter a while back to see if I would get an answer to this situation that has arisen in our small town, but I didn’t get one. The situation is coming around to be bigger, uglier, or worse.

Body “I’m confused, Grandpa. I thought July 4 was the day our country declared independence from King George III of Great Britain.” “Actually, according to ConstitutionFacts.