Outrage over the banning of President Trump’s multi-platforms on social media has served one main purpose that many have overlooked. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and all other social media services are owned and operated by corporations.

Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas leaders are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to encourage the public to follow suit.

The traditional final issue of the year, well at least for me is our Year In Review. This gives us a moment to reflect on the year and all the different issues, events. people, places, and things that made up 2020 in Robertson County.

In each of our minds, we probably have some concept of what the perfect Christmas holiday is supposed to look like. Few if any, would put standing outside in a chilling wind to sing Christmas carols on our “must do list”. At best, some might describe the experience as, “a little inconvenient”.

When the Texas Legislature convenes Jan. 12, a key question is how the public will have access to their lawmakers during the pandemic.

It is no great surprise to those that know me that I am a Texas Longhorn fan. I have a banner in my office.

My mother took delight in the Christmas season. Despite the fact that the time of year was always a trigger to remind her of two significant losses in her life, her younger brother and oldest son, she somehow managed the emotional landmines in anticipation of shared time with grandchildren. Nothing was of more importance to her than family, friends and the reason for the season.

After many years a few facts remain the same. Death, Taxes, and Texas Football.

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging the results of the presidential election.

I try not to weigh-in on political issues through my daily blog. It isn’t that I haven’t told a few folks in Washington what I’d like to see take place. Truth be told, I haven’t been on Capitol Hill since February. Previously, I was in Washington on a monthly basis through 2019. It had been my intent to be back in D.C. last week, but meetings on Capitol Hill continue to be off limits unless invited. Office buildings are closed to the public. The majority of employees are working from home.