Opinion

Body Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct. 21 and ends on Nov. 1. Texas voters will be choosing from a full slate of candidates, from president to U.S. senator to various county positions.

Body This year, my eldest and most expensive daughter embarked on her senior year at Texas A&M University – and my wife and I embarked on another year of wondering whether or not credit cards can actually implode from overuse.

Body Top state lawmakers plan to address soaring homeowners insurance premiums when they return to Austin in January for the next legislative session, accordingtothe Houston Chronicle.

Body Over the summer, I had the immense honor of being appointed to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

Body I’ll never forget the look on my father’s face when he learned about the crook who stole my British sports car. It was the spring of 1988, and I was a senseless 26-year-old.

Body CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield.

Body In the current economy, when a visit to the grocery store requires a long-term financing plan, it has become clear that our family must find ways to spend less.

Body Have you ever pondered how spiritually attracted God is to each of us? It’s a lot like magnetism or the influence of gravity, both found in the elements of Creation that God created for us. If we pay attention, we can feel God pulling us toward him.

Body Good morning and may God lead and guide us in every step, choice and direction we take.

Body CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Eligible Texans planning to vote in the November general election have until Oct. 7 to register, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds folks.