A Week as A Commuter Last week I started with a week of training for my new job as a Partnership Specialist for the 2020 Census at our headquarters in Las Colinas. … [Read More...]
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A Week as A Commuter
A Week as A Commuter Last week I started with a week of training for my new job as a Partnership Specialist for the 2020 Census at our headquarters in Las Colinas. Travel rules for the government say that if you live less than fifty miles away, you commute. Monday morning was a travel day for all of my co-workers in the class, as they flew in … [Read More...]
Politics
Travis County District Court Requires City of Austin to Comply with Texas’ Handgun Law
Travis County District Court Requires City of Austin to Comply with Texas’ Handgun Law AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement on today’s decision by the Travis County District Court that the City of Austin violated Texas law when it refused to allow duly-licensed residents to lawfully carry firearms in City Hall. … [Read More...]
Health & Fitness
Be A Part of Something BIG
Be A Part of Something BIG In the United States, 86% of all health spending is related to chronic conditions – things like diabetes, high blood pressure, high … [Read More...]
Outdoors
Late Season Hunting Opportunities
Late Season Hunting Opportunities Late season hunting opportunities abound across the state. Many hunters though, have abandoned the marshes and woodlots for … [Read More...]
Family
Family Matters: Reading Recommendations
Family Matters: Reading Recommendations A couple of my New Year’s resolutions are reading goals I’ve set (and met) for several years running now. Every year, I try … [Read More...]
Back to Basics
The (Un)Conquering of Daphne
The (Un)Conquering of Daphne Daphne, in Greek mythology, was one of several nymphs in authority over fresh water. These fresh water bodies included bubbling … [Read More...]
Preparedness
Following Up on the Cost of Ownership
Following Up on the Cost of Ownership Special to Northeast Texan “I’ve got to ask you about the cost of ownership,” Red said. “My wife found a house for sale for … [Read More...]
History
Who was Benjamin Franklin? (1706 – 1790)
Who was Benjamin Franklin? (1706 - 1790) Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. At the age of 12, he began an apprenticeship as a printer and later wrote … [Read More...]
Food & Travel
Up in Lights Drive-through: Features for Just One Night, Walk in Lights
Up in Lights Drive-through: Features for Just One Night, Walk in Lights If you missed the One-Night Events that just passed in Tyler, Texas, you really missed out … [Read More...]
Faith
A Week as A Commuter
A Week as A Commuter Last week I started with a week of training for my new job as a Partnership Specialist for the 2020 Census at our headquarters in Las Colinas. … [Read More...]
