Opinion

At this moment in an ongoing treatment of “lectionary” Scriptural passages that flesh out what it means to be an Easter people (pls. note the purposive use of the present tense more and more) we turn to a Scriptural lesson not chosen for study in 2025 but [being] the preeminent model for our, as we are those Easter people, experiencing an appearance of the Risen Lord and the resultant commission we receive therein. That passage, chronologically taking place late on Resurrection Sunday according to Luke’s gospel, is generally known as the Walk to Emmaus (Luke24:13-35). Described by the unmatched New Testament translator and commentary author William Barclay as one of the world’s truly immortal short stories, the Walk to Emmaus reveals to us 1) how in our lostness we at first fail and then come to recognize the Risen Lord, even though we have been constant believers if not disciples, and 2) how the experience renews and redirects us. In the middle of the century preceding the last (20th) century before this still young 21st century the famous newspaperman and sage Horace Greeley famously advised a protégé seeking to break in to what is now known as journalism, “Go West, young man,” go [into the West].

After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.

American entrepreneurs have saved my grass-mowing season. You see, my grass is finally lush and green and growing like wildflowers, which means I spend my weekends mowing it.

The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, announced Friday he recommended that chamber accept the House version, which prioritizes children with special education needs for vouchers.

A few years ago, my then 70-something mom was targeted by telephone scammers. “Grandma,” said a young man pretending to be her grandson, Jerrod, “I’m in trouble.” He said he was in Canada, unaware he had been fishing illegally.

As a lifelong Texan, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges rural communities face when it comes to accessing critical state services—from healthcare and veterans support to small business assistance and licensing. For too long, families in West Texas have had to navigate complicated systems or travel long distances just to get the help they need.

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen.

I understand the Office of Management and Budget, at the direction of DOGE, plans drastic cuts at NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Agency). This is an open letter to Senator Ted Cruz: “Senator Cruz, I live in Texas.

Surely I’m not alone in the phenomenon of dutifully paying my credit card bill by the deadline and then, two weeks into the next billing period, abruptly freaking out with self-doubt. Did I pay it or not? According to a Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans across all generations, people on average spend two hours and 18 minutes each day wrestling with worrisome thoughts.

Here’s something that can make us miserable if we let it: too many decisions! Social scientist Barry Schwartz says Americans are becoming less happy because we’re allowing ourselves to be overwhelmed by too many choices. His groundbreaking idea, originally published in his 2004 book The Paradox of Choice, has been echoed by recent studies.