Democratic lawmakers file lawsuit so they can return to Texas

Last month, 51 Texas Democratic state lawmakers boarded private planes in Austin, headed for Washington, D.C. Their purpose was to stop a Republican elections bill they characterized as "Jim Crow 2.0" by fleeing the state and thus denying the legislature a quorum. Now it's been a month.

Another home renovation disaster

A man named Michael showed up with the biggest floor sander I have ever seen to refinish our floors. My husband, Peter, told Michael he was retired, and Michael told us he was retired as well. "What did you used to do?" I asked. "Sand floors!" he said.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is the 225th day of 2021 and the 55th day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY In 1521, Hernando Cortes captured the capital of the Aztec empire, Tenochtitlan (later Mexico City), after a three-month siege. In 1907, the first gasoline-powered taxicab took fares in New York City.

Goodwin excited about upcoming year ahead

I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as chairman of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce Board for the 2021-2022 year. Preceding me as chamber board chairman and serving as current past chairman is Mark Miner.

Miner proud about facing challenging year

The last year has been both challenging and humbling. Serving as the Chamber of Commerce Chairman during that time shed light on so many different aspects of life as we know it here in Clinton. First, our board of directors was incredible.

What does the Clinton Chamber do?

One of the problems that faces society today is people choosing to focus on the negative and ignore the positive.

Much of Southern Baptist growth comes in ethnic churches

The Baptist world is extremely complex and hard for many outsiders to navigate. Some of this confusion affects life inside the most prominent Baptist flock – the Southern Baptist Convention – and perceptions of SBC conflicts.

Will GOP dump its 11th commandment?

The Republican Party is considering repealing the 11th commandment. The first 10 came from the Book of Exodus. The 11th commandment – Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican – became gospel after a speech Ronald Reagan gave in 1967.

Impatiently waiting on the facts

Getting information from different levels of law enforcement is difficult. The higher up an investigation goes the tougher it becomes to find someone who is willing to let the public know about a crime that was committed.

United States history is full of Americans hating each other

The American Problem is writ large in the small print of the latest Gallup poll: Twice as many Republicans as Democrats trust the police. Twice as many Democrats as Republicans trust the public schools. Twice as many Republicans as Democrats trust organized religion.