The twentieth century became the great age for the battleship as navies around the world raced to build the most powerful vessels on the seas. As the United States established itself as a world power, the nation was determined to show the strength of its own navy. As a result, the Battleship USS Texas, designated BB-35, was built as the second vessel named for the state by the US Navy.
In Luke chapter 11, Jesus tells the parable of what has been referred to as “The Prodigal Son” the word prodigal means wasteful, to spend away foolishly. That is exactly what this prodigal son did. He demanded his financial inheritance; he had a desire to spend freely outside the confines of his father.
This last week Roe vs. Wade was overturned. Since this is a very important issue that is central to the God-given rights of life and liberty it most assuredly will have an impact on our community, the state, and our country. It has already been cheered and jeered in our churches, workplaces, and at the family table.
It started with an insurance salesman and one small airplane. From there, it became an aviation empire and one of the most noted names in Texas aviation. From Braniff Airline’s humble beginnings, Tom Braniff ’s story became one of many colorful tales of Texas pilots and businessmen and the quest to conquer the skies.
State Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week released his agency’s plan to support the expansion of broadband internet access to areas with limited or no access. Hegar and his agency’s Broadband Development Office received feedback through a series of town halls, virtual discussions and more than 16,000 responses to a survey.
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