Opinion

Texas? National Beer? Some of you younger folk may not remember the TV ads for Lone Star Beer back in the 70's and 80's using longneck bottles and giant, unseen Texas armadillos that ripped open beer trucks to get to that delicious golden foamy nectar. They were quite clever, and I bet they sold a lot of beer.

You know me and UFO's, I'm a believer, however, I have never seen one myself. I sure wish I would though. Well, DID YOU KNOW... there have been at least three sightings in and around Texarkana? We have the reports for you here.

I was shocked, shocked I tell you, at the results of the recent poll published on Ranker about what the most popular colas were around the country, so I thought it might be fun to create our own poll. Tell what your favorite cola/carbonated beverage is below.

SpaceX is showing the world that America is ready to kick some space-butt as they performed an almost flawless test of a little spaceship they called Falcon Heavy, launched into orbit, put a Tesla in space, and tow of the three boosters landed perfectly. It was fantastic!

Lisa and I received a call from local Author Tammy Thompson the other day with the sad news that Western Author Dusty Richardson had passed away in January due to injuries received in an auto accident back in December. His wife Pat passed just a week before he did also from that same accident as I understand it. Very sad to report.

Texarkana, Texas BSA Troop 3 spent the weekend in the State capital of Austin, Texas for the annual opportunity to "Report to State" on behalf of the Caddo Area Council, and hosted by Capital Area Council.

If you haven't ever been to Jefferson, Texas and experienced the Krewe of Hebe Mardi Gras celebration they put on down there you are missing out. This Saturday night you have a chance to do a part of that celebration with the Queen Mab Ball, hosted by Mardi Gras Upriver.

How many people can say they have been through the worlds longest car wash? I can, you can too if you go to Buc-ee's in Katy, Texas.

It's very slick out there, stay home if you can, if you can't then give yourself lots of extra time to get to your destination and go slow for crying out loud.

I noticed this a few week ago but didn't want to get my hopes up until I saw them clearing the ground, a new Shipley Donut franchise is under construction on Arkansas Blvd. I grew up in Houston, where Shipley began, I am excited!

Slow smoked BBQ Brisket and I have had this really long love affair for many years, well, all my life I guess you could say, so for this news to come around is sweet BBQ sauce to my ears. Yes, friends, brisket is actually good for you.

I like to point out reasons why I don't live in the northern United States, this one has just moved to the top of my list, hyperextreme nipple glaciation, more commonly known up north as "Nipple Chipping".