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My friend Julian Read, a gentleman of the old school and friend to many, called me in January. Just checking in, he said. Catching up. How were my wife and I doing? Just fine, we said. And Read said he was just calling to tell us he loved us. And he was calling because he didn’t know if he’d ever be able to tell us that again. Sounded like he was checking in and catching up with lots of folks. Like I said, a gentleman with many friends. And a life that included links to a varied and legenda...

Wright, Ellzey in District 6 runoff May 2, 2021 | Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey are in a runoff for Texas’ District 6 seat in Congress Susan Wright, wife of the late Congressman Jim Wright, and Jake Ellzey, both Republicans, are headed into a runoff to represent Texas’ 6th Congressional District in Washington, D.C. They were the top two vote-getters in a field of 23 candidates in the gerrymandered district that stretches southeast from Dallas/Fort Worth into Ellis and Navarro Counties. Wrig...

The Ides of May: How Politics Plays a Role in Fort Worths Mayoral Race This Year With the race to succeed Mayor Betsy Price in a full sprint to the finish — polls close May 1 — the campaign trail has a new obstacle: politics. Peoples, Zadeh, Parker photos by Olaf Growald In another time and place in Fort Worth history, City Councilman Jim Bradshaw counseled his colleague on the local government board, Woodie Woods, Fort Worth’s political plumber and one of the town’s more no...

Columnist Today, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the handshake of Youngstown native George Shuba with Jackie Robinson, a defining moment in civil rights and a consequential addition to Mahoning Valley history. Rookie first basemen Jackie Robinson debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor league affiliate Montreal Royals. He hit a three-run home run, and as he crossed home plate, Shuba instinctively raised his hand to congratulate him. The iconic scene will be captured in a statue of Shu...

for The Fence Post PURDUM, Neb. — March 29 to April 9 saw members of Congress take a hiatus from Washington, D.C., and travel to their home states to meet and greet their constituents. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., took a four-day trip away from his home congressional district 2 to travel the state. “I was elected by the voters of District 2, but I represent the whole state and wanted to get out and travel and see what is happening outside of Omaha and Lincoln,” he said. His four- day travel be...

Gabriel C. Pérez/Texas Standard Waste materials from oil and gas drilling end up at the Orange Grove facility, where neighbors complain of foul smells, headaches, nausea and more. The Texas Railroad Commission voted Tuesday to renew the operating permit for an oil and gas waste facility that locals say is polluting the community’s air. Blackhorn Environmental Services’ Orange Grove disposal facility about 40 miles northwest of Corpus Christi accepts waste from oil and gas production like f...

By a narrow 4-3 vote, the Killeen City Council voted Tuesday to approve Executive Director of Public Works Danielle Singh as the new assistant city manager. Voting in favor of Singh’s appointment were Councilmembers Terry Clark, Steve Harris Debbie Nash-King and Ken Wilkerson. Councilwoman Melissa Brown, Councilman Rick Williams and Councilwoman Shirley Fleming voted against the motion. Singh will be filling the position that has been vacant since David Ellison retired in late October 2020...

CPS Energy crews repair equipment damage after three days of controlled blackouts February 18, 2021. On Tuesday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) released a preliminary report generalizing the root causes of generator outages during the February winter storm. The leading cause of outages, according to the report, appears to be “weather-related.” “Fuel limitations” and “equipment issues” are also high on the list. Shortly after the report was released, Ian Haley with...

When the power went out, Texas oil and gas regulators rushed to defend the industry’s image Texas Tribune Published:  Updated:  Tags:  Carmen Pena, right, waited for a ride Feb. 17 at the Rebekah Baines Johnson Center, an independent living center in Austin that lost power during the storm. Credit: Montinique Monroe for The Texas Tribune When the power went out for Marsha Hendler on Feb. 15, she rushed to her downtown San Antonio office to ride out the winter storm. Than...

Close Carmen Pena, right, waited for a ride Feb. 17 at the Rebekah Baines Johnson Center, an independent living center in Austin that lost power during the storm.  Montinique Monroe for The Texas Tribune featured When the power went out, Texas oil and gas regulators rushed to defend the industry’s image By Erin Douglas and Mitchell Ferman Apr 5, 2021 4 hrs ago Carmen Pena, right, waited for a ride Feb. 17 at the Rebekah Baines Johnson...