Pfluger named to powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee

Body — Wednesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that he has been selected to join the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 118th Congress. The committee, first created in 1795, is the oldest in the U.S.

Ian Tyson has passed

Body Lots of folks may not know the name Ian Tyson, but he was a singer, songwriter and a balladeer and bets are solid you’ve heard his music,,, and another bet is you never quite forgot it, even though you might not be aware you heard it til one of those memory cells comes alive...

LBJ FILLS CIA VACANCY WITH FELLOW TEXAN

Body The first test-fire of the Polaris missile on Jan. 10, 1960 was a spectacular success that put the low-profile career of a Texas-born admiral into public orbit.

THE ORIGIN OF BLUE BELL HOMEMADE VANILLA

Body Part Owner of Texas THE ORIGIN OF BLUE BELL HOMEMADE VANILLA “It’s the happiest food in the world,” says Howard Kruse, former President and CEO of Blue Bell Creameries in Brenham, “because when you’re eating ice cream you’re feeling good.

The Choice is Yours

Body We are so blessed to live in a nation that we can still have the freedom to make our own choices. We have the freedom to go to the Church of our choice or not go to church.

The Savvy Senior

Body Dear Savvy Senior, What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to take care of his affairs so I would like to find out what I need to do after he passes away.

March Futures Faced Downward Pressure Most of the Week

Body • Stocks Finished Up After Mixed Week • Export Sales Report Held Net Sales of 82,300 Upland Bales After last week’s gains in cotton prices, the holiday-shortened week put downward pressure on March futures.