The state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President-elect Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to the Texas Standard. “It would devastate our industry, we wouldn’t finish our highways, we wouldn’t finish our schools,”...

Deadlines ahead, signup help available for new subsidies Guest column If you don’t have health insurance, you might be surprised to learn that there is probably a plan available for you. I know health insurance can be expensive, and the options for private plans can be limited, but two things happen...

Parade’s humble beginnings show growth, success of annual Yule festivities What a difference three decades makes. Local organizers of the first Christmas parade, held here in 1994, remember there were four parade entries and those floats went around Market Square twice and that was that. Fast forwar...

Guest Column Thanksgiving is this week, and along with turkeys and pumpkins, we’re inundated with images of happy first people sharing a meal with imm...

In previously unimaginable times of plenty, we reflect on basics and give thanks The faith of previous generations was a powerful testament, and big r...

Heroes come in all shapes, sizes, colors, genders, religions and backgrounds. Some heroes stand out in a crowded room while others don’t look the part...