Opinion

We’ve always heard about how tiny errors can foster various responses, ranging from serious misunderstanding to thigh-slapping laughter. Hitting the keyboard’s “I” instead of the intended “o” caused chuckles recently.

The Biden administration threw up another road block in the future of oil production in the U.S. this week when it canceled oil leases in the Artic National Petroleum Reserve.

The first day of Fall 2023 will be Saturday, Sept. 23! So, “first of Fall,” let’s talk about the weather! How about all these days under 100 degrees! Hasn’t it been pleasant? “Second of Fall,” keep praying for rain, as the tanks are dry.

Woodson News Congratulations to Mr. and Miss WHS: Samuel Mills and Keirsten Buse! The Cowgirls played Bangs at home Tuesday, Sept.

The Idle American Usual readers-- both of you, and a few relatives who sometimes read to see if I “got it right”--may remember that a month ago, I decided to put my “quill back in the goose” until September. A few cool days in New Mexico beckoned, and off we drove to the Land of Enchantment, neither footloose nor even close to fancy free, as it turned out.

Oil and Gas Crude oil, gasoline and other petroleum prices continued to rise this week as global and U.S. supplies became tighter.

Capital Highlights The first week of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial in the Senate ended with his former lead law enforcement officer testifying an Austin developer alleged to have bribed Paxton constructed a “conspiracy theory” that federal officials altered a search warrant for his property, the Austin American- Statesman reported. David Maxwell, the former AG official, said real estate developer Nate Paul pushed Paxton to investigate federal law enforcement agencies probing his business.