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PUC chair resigns in wake of call to energy investors

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 5:00am

Arthur D’Andrea, the chair and sole remaining member of the Public Utility Commission, resigned late last week at the request of Gov. Gregg Abbott. D’Andrea pledged to remain on the PUC until Abbott names a replacement. In the announcement Abbott said in part, “Texans deserve to have trust and confidence in the Public Utility Commission, and this action is one of many steps that will be taken to achieve that goal.”

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Fixing up the old homestead

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 5:00am

My father didn’t raise me to be able to repair the world. I can change the oil in my car, mow the yard and trim the hedges, I can pay my taxes on time and cook a decent meatloaf – but repairing the world? I wouldn’t even know where to begin.

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Heroes DO still exist

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 5:00am

As I was scrolling through Facebook the other day, I came across a post by an acquaintance from high school. In it, he states he found the problem with our society: there are no more heroes.

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State’s jobless rate still double record low

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 5:00am

The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.8% in January, down a tick from December’s 6.9% rate but double the record low of 3.4% in May 2019. It is unclear what effect the mid-February winter storm had on employment, when power outages swept the state and many roads were impassable. We’ll find out next month.

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Walking my virtual way to fitness

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 5:00am

The best way to get over a hard case of the Pandemic Blues is to start an exercise program. At least, that’s what I’m hoping. Of course, starting a new exercise regime is not the problem – the problem is continuing day after day when you’d rather be sitting on the couch eating a pint of Bluebell (doesn’t matter the flavor; they’re all delicious).

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Opinions

PUC chair resigns in wake of call to energy investors

Fixing up the old homestead

Heroes DO still exist

State’s jobless rate still double record low

Walking my virtual way to fitness

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