When word spread last week about an imminent Supreme Court retirement, I hoped against hope that it would be Clarence Thomas.
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By Dick Polman, Special to the Katy Times
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2/9/22
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Recently, Texas passed the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, which enforces humane guidelines for restraining pet canines outdoors. Unfortunately for me, the act fails to impose similar guidelines for the treatment of grouchy husbands and embarrassing dads.
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By Jase Graves, Special to the Katy Times
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2/2/22
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In these inflationary times it's not easy to laugh as you watch the value of your hard-earned savings being destroyed.
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By Tom Purcell, Special to the Katy Times
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2/2/22
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While many Americans celebrated the holidays with their families in the final week of 2021, law enforcement kept working. And, tragically, four officers didn’t make it home to their loved ones that week. They were murdered while doing their job keeping others safe.
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By Christopher Wray, Special to the Katy Times
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1/26/22
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I’m not seeking sympathy, but I’m writing this on the eve of my annual physical exam.
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By Danny Tyree, Special to the Katy Times
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1/26/22
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An anti-diet movement is afoot? Where can I sign up!
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By Tom Purcell, Special to the Katy Times
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1/18/22
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I was recently invited to speak at a local women’s organization meeting in my hometown. Apparently, I was pretty much their last option, right behind the auto-warranty telemarketer and the tax auditor.
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By Jase Graves, Special to the Katy Times
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1/18/22
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The number one question people ask me is, “Tim, you powerful and mighty predictor of the future (okay, I added that part), how will the real estate market perform next year and into the …
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By Timothy Gene Sojka, Special to the Katy Times
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1/11/22
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We yawn as we drift toward doom. The news is relentless, for those who deign to pay attention.
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By Dick Polman, Special to the Katy Times
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1/11/22
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Yes, it’s that time again when I reminisce about the important events that have transpired over the past 12 months, like how in the world I grew so much ear hair in one year.
My elders have …
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By Jase Graves, Special to the Katy Times
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1/6/22
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A recent Reddit thread discusses the lack of heroes in modern society, but the truth is we have plenty of heroes.
It’s true that in the Internet era, historic figures we once considered …
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By Tom Purcell, Special to the Katy Times
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1/6/22
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Katy has a bright future ahead. Here's looking forward to sharing those stories with you.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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12/30/21
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Children all over the United States are currently bringing their iPhone-callused hands over the possibility that Santa Claus might not make it this year because he’s trapped in a delayed …
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By Jase Graves, Special to the Katy Times
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12/23/21
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As the new real estate columnist for the Katy Times, I want to start at the beginning; the Genesis (capitalized on purpose). Let us offer an initial salvo into real-estate value, examine the …
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By Timothy Gene Sojka, Special to the Katy Times
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12/21/21
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Our time is the best gift we can give to our friends and family this Christmas.
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By Tom Purcell, Special to the Katy Times
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12/14/21
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Over the past few weeks, media outlets have reported that holiday consumers should expect a shortage of Christmas trees this year due to the supply-chain crisis, climate change in the trees …
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By Jase Graves, Special to the Katy Times
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12/9/21
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As I write this, I'm on a Southwest Airlines flight from Spokane, Wash. to Denver, Col. The mountains below me are dusted with snow - a significant change from my end destination in Katy.
Well - …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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12/7/21
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Where do you reside on the “holier than thou” versus “holeyer than thou” spectrum?
I make only passing reference to squabbles over “proper” church attire in my …
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By Danny Tyree, Special to the Katy Times
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11/23/21
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On this day we celebrate those,Who bravely fought against all our foes.A part of their lives they have given,To protect a country they so believe in.A fall day was chosen to mark their triumph,Of a …
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By Hubert E. "Ernie" Cormier II
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11/11/21
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You check the product label and nod with approval when you see “Made in the USA.” Often this is the clincher in your decision-making when buying something new. As consumers in America, …
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By John Maldonado, Igloo Products
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10/29/21
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