Opinion

Body Long ago, I learned speed-eating to fit junior high yearbook editing into my lunch break. My first two dates with my wife featured the Bonanza Steakhouse buffet.

Body CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Gov. Greg Abbott just before the midnight deadline Sunday vetoed a bill on THC products and said he would call a special legislative session to regulate products containing the substance, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Body “Rescue me/ Ah, take me in your arms…” – as performed by Fontella Bass.

Body CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Gov. Greg Abbott says he got everything he pushed for during the Legislature’s 89th session, which ended on June 2.

Body “All day I’ve faced a barren waste/ Without the taste of water/ Cool but over-priced water…” – Apologies to the Sons of the Pioneers. According to the New York Times, “fine water” is starting to give fine wine a good stomping.

Body Among the most heartfelt cries in all of Scripture are the Lament Psalms. They are the honest, unfiltered prayers of hurting souls who feel betrayed, abandoned, and overwhelmed. Psalm 3 is a prime example—an individual lament rooted in deep sorrow, real fear, and ultimate faith.

Body GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, This oak was planted a few years ago. Initially, it was diagnosed with sun scald.

Body CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Texas legislators wrapped up the 89th session last week, passing more than 1,200 bills — 800 of which were sent to Gov. Greg Abbott in the last 10 days of the session, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Body Some would say that I’m in a “sweet spot” this Father’s Day. Others would deem it a “bittersweet spot.

Body Dear Editor, I have attended the last three PCMH Board meetings in efforts of making some sense out of the actions that caused Dr. Gougler to resign.