Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Abbott halts border truck inspections Gov. Greg Abbott halted Gov. Greg Abbott halted the state’s aggressive truck inspection at all Texas border crossings after days of bipartisan criticism over the extended delays of goods entering the United States.

World's Richest Man KnowsValue of Babies

Elon Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, visited the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs last week to encourage problem-solving innovation. It is hard to imagine a better role model for cadets and other students during this era of institutionalized hostility toward human life.

The Idle American

We are buoyed annually by hopes that spring eternal when dogwoods and azaleas lead nature’s spring parade. So do concessionaires at Arlington’s Globe Life Field, where the youthful Texas Rangers will hit, run, throw and catch baseballs during the 2022 season in the American League West.

Kids' Books

Bookstores now sell only certain kinds of children's books. "Go into Barnes & Noble," says Bethany Mandel in my new video, "and you will be met with a wall of biographies. Probably 27 different books about former Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Great. A ton about Kamala Harris. Great.

Capital Highlights

Traffic deaths spik in highway work zones The Texas Department of Transportation wants motorists to be aware of dangerous conditions in road construction zones after crashes in those zones killed 244 people last year. The death toll is an increase of 33% over 2020 and is the highest in 40 years.

Handgun Carry Permits Transform a Right Into a Privilege

As of last week, 24 states have decided to let lawabiding adults carry handguns in public without a license. That policy, known as "constitutional carry," strikes critics as self-evidently reckless, while supporters think it improves public safety.

And Life Goes On…

Once upon a time, folks caused others to smile by telling—and re-telling—stories to each other. Some have been funnier than others, and some people have told said stories better than others. That established, it is fully admitted that storytelling rarely occurs anymore.

Never Admit Anything

President Joe Biden says he never talked business with his son. Maybe he didn't. Maybe that Ukrainian gas company paid Hunter Biden half a million dollars because he has unique business skills that no one else noticed. It's possible. But unlikely.

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Deadline nears to register for elections Eligible Texas voters who have not done so already have until April 7 to register to vote in the May 7 statewide constitutional amendment election, as well as any local elections for city, school districts and other local entities.

Views from Around the Panhandle

I stumbled across the following about the origins of some sayings which was enlightening. In Shakespeare’s time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes, the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on.