Perspectives

‘They Called Him Buckskin Frank’ about a gunfighter, masher

Wed, 01/23/2019 - 12:00am

His correct name was Nashville Franklyn Leslie. Born in San Antonio on March 18, 1842, Leslie never grew to be “Texas size,” as an adult, he weighed about 135 pounds

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Hints

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 12:00am

YOUR DOG’S TICKET TO RIDE Editor’s Note: The accompanying photo for this and future Saturday Heloise pet columns will be available to newspapers that receive the column through the website.

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Modest inventor changed the world

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 12:00am

The month after bringing home the Nobel Prize for Physics, Jack Kilby found himself back in the spotlight on Jan. 16, 2001 as the Texas legislature honored the creator of

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House elects new speaker as legislative session kicks off

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 12:00am

AUSTIN — The 86th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 8 with all its customary ceremonies and recognitions— chief of which was the unanimous election of a new House speaker —