Opinion

Body CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights: • Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November.

Body Wealth, fame and success still don’t make us happy — but strong relationships do. That has been the consistent message from the Harvard Study of Adult Development — the longest-running scientific study of adult life in the world.

Body Winter has officially arrived, and officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas say the Texas power grid is expected to hold up through most weather conditions, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Body The Northeast was blanketed with snow last weekend, and I loved it — because I love how snow humbles us. When it snows in my hometown of Pittsburgh, people pour out into the streets.

Body U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, entered the U.S. Senate race on the final day to file, pitting her against state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock.

Body After charitable giving dipped during the COVID years — when inflation, lockdowns and economic strain made it harder for average families to give — American generosity has rebounded. In 2024, U.S.

Body The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to reverse a lower court’s ruling and uphold the mid-decade redrawn congressional map for Texas sent candidates scrambling to file or opt to retire with the filing deadline on Monday, Dec. 8.

Body “May you live in interesting times.” – a saying often misattributed as an ancient Chinese curse. Years ago, when I was in middle management, my subordinates and I were entitled to two 10-minute breaks daily.

Body About 1 million Texans over the age of 45 who receive health insurance coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act will likely face monthly premiums of more than $1,000, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

Body “Oh, baby, I’m gonna love you forever/ Forever and ever, amen” – as sung by Randy Travis. When I was a second-grader, I was fascinated by the short-lived ABC sitcom “The Second Hundred Years.