You Can Always Count on Texans
It’s been seven months since COVID-19 fundamentally changed Texans’ lives. Seven long months – and longer for some. But what was true in March is still true today, which is that when the going gets tough, you can always count on Texans to help each other out. Take Karlee Greer for example. After tragically losing […]
Save Our Stages
Beyoncé, Willie Nelson, Robert Earl Keen, Selena, George Strait, Usher, Kenny Rogers, Erykah Badu, and Roy Orbison. You’ve likely heard of a few, if not all, of these music icons. But did you know that before they hit the world stage, all these musicians got their start right here in Texas? When Willie Nelson was first […]
Juneteenth and the Ongoing Fight for Equality
Each Juneteenth, Texans celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery in our state, and our nation’s continued progress towards equality. This year, our nation is grappling with how far we still have to go. As a history buff, I stand by the old adage: Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat […]
Texans Helping Texans
During tough times like these, I’m always inspired by the generosity some of my fellow Texans. Just like we saw in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, people are coming together to help their neighbors and friends weather this virus. Right now, when extending a physical hand is one of the worst things you can do, […]
Victory or Death
As we celebrate 184 years of Texas’ independence, I’ll be partaking in a more “modern” tradition – one that goes back just 59 years. I’ll have the honor of sharing one of our state’s most fabled letters with the nation. You may recognize it from its three most iconic words: Victory or Death. The letter […]