Opinion

Body Two and a half months have passed since President Joe Biden designated Vice President Kamala Harris as his administration’s border czar.

Body With the approach of summer in Texas, the danger of children dying from being left unattended in vehicles increases. By following the steps in the Safe Kids ACT campaign, we can help reduce needless and preventable deaths.

Body Dear Neil: Attached are photos of my loropetalum. This happens every year to my plant. I treat it with an iron product, but the problem returns very quickly. What can I do to turn it around, or is it time to replace it with a Knockout rose?

Body Of all the people in the bible, we can relate to Jonah the most. Well, I for sure can. In this story Jonah was told by God to speak to the people of Nineveh, and tell them to repent from their wickedness. The Israelites and Ninevites were enemies.

Body After more than a year of strict COVID mandates, my state has triumphantly reopened. But, some argue, we better think twice before we offer a celebratory handshake.

Body If you’ve stayed up to date on national news in recent months, you’ve likely seen and heard about the border crisis. Stories on the politics of border security and immigration, and even debate on whether a crisis exists, are commonplace.

Body Dear Neil: What are some good plants for color beneath my patio cover? There isn’t much sunlight under there. Most of our flowering plants perform best when they have at least half a day of sunlight.

Body June is National Dairy Month. My Plate recommends three servings of dairy foods daily. Why is it important to eat dairy products? They are the richest source of the calcium needed for strong teeth and bones.

Body HOMEMADE FROZEN CUSTARD This recipe will yield1-1/2 quarts.

Body Massive power outages and freezing temperatures in February still have us thinking about how Texas leaders could have done a better job planning for our energy future.