Opinion

SPEAKER OPPOSES DRIVE TO END TENURE House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov.

I love social media. They keep me in touch with dozens of friends, whom I might otherwise have contact with just every few years, or every few decades.

“Sometimes this old farm feels like a longlost friend, Yes, and hey, it’s good to be back home again.” ‘Back Home Again’ song lyrics by John Denver (1943-1997) Thoughts of skipping town for a long weekend are looming in the back of my mind again. Weekend trips are therapeutic at a small newspaper when finding time for a whole week’s vacation is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

Many Christians live at a spiritual extreme that could rob God of the partners He seeks. One supposes that Christians don’t have to do anything but admit Jesus is their Savior and that they are sinners.

“I’m nervous,” the young journalist stuttered. “I’ve never interviewed anyone rich and famous.

POLL: MOST TEXAS TEACHERS CONSIDER QUITTING More than three-fourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation. Excessive workload and inadequate pay were other major reasons that teachers are considering leaving, The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets reported.

BY JASON HENNINGTON This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

Dear editor, I’m not renewing my paper. The reason, Beto O’Rourke visits Taylor.

G “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” — Dr.

TXDOT ANNOUNCES $ 85 BILLION TRANSPORTATION PLAN The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10- year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $ 85 billion price tag, officials announced last week. The Unified Transportation Plan authorizes the distribution of construction money that is expected to be available during the next decade.

“The dictionary is the only place where success comes before hard work.” — Mark Twain is credited with that, but I think Willard said it too. In his own words.

Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties. Texans who were affected by the rain, which dumped more than 10 inches in Dallas, are encouraged to file insurance claims with their providers and to complete the voluntary Self Reporting Damage Survey issued by the Texas Department of Emergency Management by visiting damage.tdem.texas.gov.

A cold front pushed through the second half of August bringing much welcome rain and cooler temperatures. Both the rain and reduced heat coupled with the end of summer, make fall gardening so much more attractive.