October 2021

Tips to carve the perfect jack-o'-lantern

Jack-o'-lanterns are one of many indelible symbols of Halloween. It's hard to pinpoint the precise origins of jack-o'-lanterns, but many historians trace the tradition to 19th century Ireland.
Tips to carve the perfect jack-o'-lantern

Constitutional referendum takes place Tuesday

Texas voters can soon weigh in on potential changes to the state’s Constitution regarding religious services, eligibility requirements for judges, county infrastructure and more. Election day is Tuesday, Nov.

Help make Halloween safe for unvaccinated children

Jack-o'-lanterns are lit on front porches, neighborhood streets are blanketed in colorful leaves, mulled apple cider is simmering on the stove, and children are putting the finishing touches on costumes and trick-or-treating routes.
Help make Halloween safe

Texas to receive $290 million from J&J in opioid settlement

AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $290 million statewide opioid settlement agreement with Johnson & Johnson to resolve opioid-related claims. The agreement will largely track the terms of the Global Prescription Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreement that was announced July 23.

Richards will not seek second term

Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to a second term as county judge. Richards said in a statement: “On New Year’s Day, I began to think about my plans for the future and whether or not to commit to another four years in elected office.
HAL RICHARDS

More to hunting than the kill

For many years I have found myself in a tree stand or ground blind in early October with my bow. I’ve taken some good size bucks in northern states during early bow season but here closer to home it’s usually younger bucks and does that offer close-in bow shots.
Luke’s bow stand this past week was near this old whiskey still that has been resting here for well over 100 years. Fodder for much thought for a guy setting way back in the woods waiting for a deer. LUKE CLAYTON PHOTO

Boney behemoth

This spooky rascal lords over a front yard at Pacific and Nash near downtown Terrell. If you see this colossal skeleton coming your way on Halloween night, you’d better have some treats for him. HANK MURPHY
Boney behemoth