Ross Garrett was born in Nacogdoches and grew up in Rusk County. He was attending college when World War II began.

Advocates for undocumented college students claim some learners have been told incorrectly they are no longer eligible for low instate tuition rates, the Texas Tribune reports. They are asking for clear guidance on the issue.

While the President’s enforcement of the law was legal, there were bands of extremely Liberal- Minded Legislators who began flocking to the cities to meet with the Illegal Aliens. These Human leeches were seeking media time to garner votes. They began informing the Illegal Aliens that they were more than welcome here and everything they could possibly want would be given to them. They didn’t need to even be concerned about obeying the immigration laws. Sadly, it seemed that the majority of the City Humans (who were Liberals) believed the rhetoric too. They came out in droves in support of the Illegal Aliens.

In Lone Star 2.0, more than 3,000 undocumented immigrants have been arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety officers this year, according to records obtained by The Texas Tribune. As illegal border crossings plunge, state police are shifting their energies toward aiding the Trump administration’s mass deportation effort.

At Madison County Museum, I’m putting together an exhibit of military memorabilia, mostly local. It’s slow going, and I can sure use help or items from any of you so inclined. In case you don’t read to the bottom, the Museum is open Wednesday – Saturday, 10-2, at 201 North Madison.

After two special sessions ended without lawmakers agreeing on how to regulate the state’s THC market, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order restricting the use of products infused with the psychoactive cannabis compound to adults age 21 and older, The Dallas Morning News reported.

To the North Zulch Community, We are excited to share some important work that will guide our district’s direction and ensure the continued success of our students. This summer, our School Board and administrative team worked together to create a robust framework for our district through the NZISD Board Purpose Statement.

The second special session of the Legislature ended last Thursday with a new congressional map, flood relief and safety measures but a stalemate on whether to ban or regulate THC. The Dallas Morning News reported lawmakers approved most of the legislative priorities Gov. Greg Abbott listed for the special session.

The Texas Senate approved the new congressional map and sent the bill to Gov. Greg Abbott, who signed it Friday. A lawsuit challenging the redrawn districts as being racially discriminatory was filed before Abbott could ink the legislation.

Fifty years have slipped by. I got my hands on a 1976 Mustang yearbook, which included fiftyyear- old facts from the 1975 fall semester at Madisonville High School That’s when the Madisonville Mustang varsity football team (with back numbers) included Dwynn Wheaton (38), Richard Deal (86), Rodney Lockhart (71), Kevin Brooks (80), Herbert Nealy (88), Randy Adams (74), Gary Wakefield (66), David Phillips (82), Les Morgan (72), Thomas Merchant (60), Larry Heaton (40), Arthur Evans (30), Jerry Paul Moffett (24), Bill Lynch (76), Drew Montgomery (64), Preston Allen (70), Greg Scott (52), Herbert Gilbert (10), Mike Berry (62) Doug Davis (32), Johnny Wheaton (42), Ray Hardeman (20), Terry Dean (68), and Melvin Ford (22). They were coached by Jerry Harper and Jim Vinson, with Dennis Spiller as manager.