“The Way I See It” is an attempt by the columnist to enlighten readers on a subject as he views it, and does not necessarily reflect the views of this publication. (See website for links and updates.) Shootings and Background Checks Before the El Paso Shooter was even caught, the Dem-Soc Politicians were calling for […]

(An edited version of an original sent to me by a young woman incarcerated in the Texas Department of Corrections.) Some years ago, on a hot summer day in South Florida, a little boy was excited to take a swim in “the old swimming hole” behind his home. Hurrying to dive into the cool water, […]

This fine tale of adventure all started many years ago on August 1, 2001. It was a warm summer evening (a.k.a. hot as [fill in the blank] evening) in Central Texas. What started as a fun trip to Schlitterbahn with my buddies, concluded with the ever-lasting adventure of my life. She was 17 years young […]

Boy Scout Troop 106 Troup 106 was formed November 4, 1941 with twelve boys. Attendance was greatest in the 1980’s with an average of 36 boys. Presently there are five boys in attendance. Annually the Troup has several campouts. Camping sites are along the Gulf Coast. Scout meetings are held during the school year on […]

Hot and Dry on the Island Greetings from the island everyone. I hope that all of you are doing well and are surviving these miserable hot days that we have been experiencing. As I sit here out on my porch having coffee on the early morning of July 13, there is an unexpected refreshingly cool […]