Political

Here I thought California was at the forefront of legislation, taking the first stand, passing a law, then disbursing their decision to the other 49 states to be voted on. Uh, don't tell that to Governor Perry here in Texas.

It's stunning that on any given day, a new State law can pass, and we may never, ever hear about it.  Unless of course, it makes a cameo television appearance, or has three lines appearing on page 7 of the local newspaper.

It came and went with very miniscule resistance, as well it should have.  The final vote for approval by the Texas House of Representatives was overwhelming.

When you read about the laws on the books of each State, you may come across some doozies.  For example, in South Dakota, you can't howl at a full moon, and in North Carolina, it is unlawful to bathe in a horse trough.

26 years after becoming a mainstay, the Nacogdoches Boys Ranch is closing shop.  Plain and simple, the well has run dry.

Boy, has education changed since I attended school.  Can't recollect too much government interference about course curriculum and testing requirements.  What I do remember, is the first bell sounding at 7:45 a.m., and the last bell at 3:20 p.m.

Need to raise funds for a worthwhile cause?  There is only one man alive today who can master such a task, especially to a level so outrageously staggering.  This person's name is none other than former President George W. Bush

Tobacco users pay attention.  The Lufkin City Council is meeting tonight, and "smoking" is at the top of their agenda.

The final score: 4-1 against Applebee's.

When it comes to speaking his mind, Rock God Ted Nugent isn't shy about holding his tongue, and while Ted could care less, his staunch beliefs have sent off firestorms in Washington, D.C. For a lack of better words, in  some political 'clicks', Nugent is considered a loudmouth of sorts, but while not the most eloquent speaker, some of what he believes in, actually  makes sense.

There's a new Texas bill on an Austin desk waiting to be signed, and it's sure not to be sitting pretty with those that may need unemployment benefits in the future.

He is an attorney and consultant based in Ft. Worth, with an eye to become the next Texas Land Commissioner, but it's his name that carries all the weight.