Rienzi Johnston was the powerful editor of The Houston Post, one of the state's most influential newspapers. Though mostly forgotten today, he was at one time one of the most widely read men in the state, and his words could make or break political careers.

Peace talks can bring an end to the immediate violence and deaths but remain only ‘talks’ when extremists on both sides have the goal of destroying the other.

We each hold a responsibility to ourselves and to each other to protect democracy from poisonous control. We the people control our government. It is our house and it is our responsibility to ensure our government operates in a manner that reflects our beliefs and concerns. Disrespect is a poison that disrupts, damages and destroys from within. The poison of disrespect devalues and kills our thoughts and ideas of who we are, and what we do as an induvial and as a nation.

54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse promotes itself as a "scratch-made" kitchen with a motto that says, "Great food starts with high quality meats and ingredients, fresh produce, and meals prepared from scratch." According to their staff, the majority of their menu items are made from scratch daily — which sets a high expectation going in.

I suppose when we hire a retired lawyer from the metroplex to run our business affairs, we should have known what to expect. Apparently, we did not.

How many of us would be willing to set ourselves up as judge and jury and convict our neighbors without knowing a single fact? Recent events considered, it's a fair question.

Don Mathis has collected some proverbs from papas around the world.

We can honor the meaning of Flag Day by remembering those who served under it. images courtesy of author

"Ma" Ferguson became one of the most unforgettable women in Texas political history.

County Judge Cunningham began documenting problems with the restoration of the Fannin County Courthouse shortly after taking office, two and one-half years ago.

The research of one Texas scientist and Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Hermann Muller, led to major breakthroughs in understanding the nature of genes.

Craving wings that pack a punch and burgers built just the way you like them? There’s a spot in Carrollton that’s doing both—and doing them well. WNB Factory isn’t just another fast-casual joint; it’s a flavor-forward experience that delivers big on taste and variety.