Perspectives

DOGHOUSE

Sat, 01/30/2021 - 5:00am

Dear Heloise: We don’t keep our dog outside, regardless of the chilly weather, but sometimes he’s in the backyard with us, and he has a shelter out there. What’s the best way to keep the shelter warm, clean and dry in the snowy, blustery, wet winter? -- Marie S. in Wisconsin

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Lawmakers start $7 billion away from budget target

Sat, 01/30/2021 - 12:00am

Texas House and Senate leaders appear to agree on their proposed budgets. Next, they just have to figure out how to cut $7.2 billion.

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Think of Jesus ... every meal a blessing

Sat, 01/30/2021 - 12:00am

Whenever you eat this Bread and drink this wine, remember me.– Jesus.

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Hints from Heloise

Sat, 01/23/2021 - 12:00am

Dear Heloise: During the quarantine, I’ve seen lots of people touting the merits of parrots! Parrots are marvelous, intelligent animals, but they ARE NOT good pets for everyone, for many reasons.

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Bistone Water Supply required to add chemical

Sat, 01/23/2021 - 12:00am

Mexia’s water from its wells in Personville will start having a chemical added to it beginning Feb. 1 to prevent the leaching of lead or other metal from pipes into the drinking water.