Columns & Opinions

Generations ago, the dry and dusty West was seen as a lifeline for a special set of patients, specifically those seeking the dry air in the belief it would cure a variety of ailments. Charles C. Butt was one such patient. Once a successful pharmacist, contracting the dreaded tuberculosis meant he and his family had to give up everything in a desperate bid to save his life. One family’s desperation would lead to an unexpected opportunity and lead to the creation of one of Texas’s most successful grocery store chains, H-E-B.

Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers. The Austin American- Statesman reported the Democrats sent a letter, written by Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, calling for a 30-day special session focused on both increasing per-student funding and investing more in school safety.

The Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to attend the annual Texas Chamber of Commerce Executive Conference in Galveston. This esteemed conference, scheduled to take place June 24th-June 26th brings together chamber leaders from across the state to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore innovative strategies for community development and economic growth.