Man claims he lives with his mother; charged with burglary of a dwelling ...more

December 10, 2009

At least three times a week I read something in the newspaper that "boils my oil" and makes me want to move to a deserted island where I would be surrounded by trees, plants and critters. ...more

December 10, 2009

Walk Through Bethlehem is far from a quick drive-through Christmas display. ...more

December 9, 2009

In response to the column by Raleigh Whiteman dated Dec. 3, I'll take the bait. The fact that your children (spouses and grandchildren) are unable to spend Christmas with you is a good sign. They are setting up their own family traditions. It is a tribute to you and their mother. Feel blessed. Forget shopping. You will be wasting a lot of time and money trying to find things they don't need or want. They will also be doing the same for you. As the patriarch of the family, you have an opportunity to change things. Return the real meaning of Christmas; it will be the greatest gift of all. Here are some suggestions: Rather than gift cards, make a donation to a cause they believe in, in their name. Do they love animals? Cancer, diabetes, heart association and Alzheimer's associations are donations well spent (let them know ahead of time that this is your plan this year so they don't waste all their time and money on you.) ...more

December 8, 2009

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December 8, 2009

With a gift package to be sent to her grandchildren in Ontario, Canada, Sandra Mason looked for the right size shipping box Friday at the Lake Jackson branch of the U.S. Postal Service. ...more

December 7, 2009

Meaning of Christmas In response to the column by Raleigh Whiteman dated Dec. 3, I'll take the bait. The fact that your children (spouses and grandchildren) are unable to spend Christmas with you is a good sign. They are setting up their own family traditions. It is a tribute to you and their mother. Feel blessed. Forget shopping. You will be wasting a lot of time and money trying to find things they don't need or want. They will also be doing the same for you. As the patriarch of the family, you have an opportunity to change things. Return the real meaning of Christmas, it will be the greatest gift of all. Here are some suggestions: ...more

December 6, 2009

It is unbelievable that Tiger Woods would do anything as foolish as falling for a celebrity hustler whose ability of earning a living is showing off her overabundant body to the paparazzi and managing VIP operations for several high class night clubs from the New York Hamptons to Las Vegas. ...more

December 3, 2009

It has been a long struggle for Novlette Thompson. She came from Jamaica as a young woman, leaving four children behind with her estranged husband while she looked for work and a better life in this country. ...more

November 27, 2009

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November 26, 2009