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Be Offended
Have we as Americans grown so accustomed to bad things that we are not shocked or offended by them? It seems that we are no longer excited about the news of a mass shooting. We obvi... — Updated 9/5/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
A RUDE AWAKING Before turning in Saturday night I checked the weather forecast for Sunday. I learned the extreme heat and drought would continue with a high of 109 expected. A few... — Updated 8/29/2023
Simple Solutions?
I have often compared serving in an elective position to skiing. The reason being that both look so easy to do until you try. Being somewhat athletic, after seeing people flow down... — Updated 8/29/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
60 YEARS AGO ORANGE TRIO ATTENDED MLK MARCH Sixty years ago prior to Aug. 28, 1963, a bus load of Golden Triangle citizens loaded up and headed to Washington for Dr. Martin Luther K... — Updated 8/22/2023
Truth
Any student of American history understands the importance of inform4ed citizens. Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison and others of our founding fathers were great purveyors of... — Updated 8/22/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
THE LISTA’S GREAT FIRE LOSS We were sad to learn that fire had destroyed Pete and Lori Lista’s home last Wednesday. The house was located on Ollie Road in Orangefield. The call... — Updated 8/15/2023
New Adventure
After you pass your 80th year, things that were routine become an adventure. My most recent mental exercise and physical adventure was renewing my driver’s license. Thanks to our... — Updated 8/15/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
DROUGHT AFFECTING EVEN LARGE TREES Temperatures continue to hold around 100 degrees. It has been over 30 days since any measurable rain has fallen and the outlook is not good,... — Updated 8/8/2023
Truth and Freedom
“You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 Our nation is divided more today than any time since the Civil War. A major cause of the division is... — Updated 8/8/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
EXTREME HEAT AND DROUGHT CONTINUES Never in my lifetime would I have believed we would see so many consecutive days at 99 degrees and above. We have had more 100 degree days in the... — Updated 8/1/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
A LIFETIME OF WEATHER CHANGE Back in the early and mid-1950s, several of us went down into Mexico with Mr. Stewart, who owned Lou Ann’s club, in Louisiana, to buy horses (Indian p... — Updated 8/1/2023
My five cents…
Summer is in full swing, but back to school is right around the corner. Be sure to stay cool during these hot Texas days! Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Proper... — Updated 8/1/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
July 20th ANNIVERSARY OF APOLLO II When, running for president in 1960, John F. Kennedy chose as his campaign slogan “it’s time to get this country moving again,” Just three... — Updated 7/18/2023
Sweat Equity
Early in our marriage Beverly and I were looking for a house to be our home in Port Arthur. Our problem, like many young couples, was lack of enough money to even produce a... — Updated 7/18/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
TEXAS HOUSE AND SENATE REACH A DEAL TO CUT PROPERTY TAXES Texas' top Republicans, state GOP lawmakers finally struck a deal on how to cut Texans' property taxes. The $18 billion... — Updated 7/11/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
WHAT DOES THE FOURTH OF JULY MEAN TO US Yesterday We Celebrated Our Independence The year was 1776 when a brave band of men put together the ‘Declaration of Independence.’ The... — Updated 7/4/2023
Transplanting Trees: When It's Hot It's Not
Wow, can you believe how rapidly this year is advancing? Half the year is already behind us, and we have now celebrated our 247th Independence Day! Hopefully each of you celebrated... — Updated 7/4/2023
My five cents…
This week, the nation celebrated Independence Day. The Fourth of July commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, establishing the United States of... — Updated 7/4/2023
Government for Sale?
Our Supreme Court has recently issued some very controversial rulings. All the rulings create dissatisfaction among political blogs but there is one ruling I truly believe... — Updated 7/4/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
TEXAS MONTHLY “BEST AND WORST LEGISLATORS” The new ratings are in this month’s issue. Our own senator Robert Nichols, is listed in the Best column. T.M. says “There are no... — Updated 6/27/2023
Gun Laws
Next to California Texas leads the nation in gun ownership as well as deaths by guns. Obviously, we have a large number of gun ownership advocates. However, I have yet to meet a... — Updated 6/27/2023
Seed Saving: The Correct Way to Save Seeds: (Part 2)
Successful seed savers always ensure seeds are thoroughly ‘air’ dried before storing seeds. Removal of moisture will discourage mold and mildew formation during storage increasi... — Updated 6/27/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
LUNCH BUNCH MARKS 32TH ANNIVERSARY Last week an anniversary gathering of Lunch Bunch members was held at Robert’s Restaurant after being delayed a week due to the passing and... — Updated 6/20/2023
Saving Plant Seeds: The Correct Way (Part 1 of 2)
Gardeners, so you want to save your own seeds this season but don't know where to start? Some readers have requested that I write about saving seeds, but more specifically how to ha... — Updated 6/20/2023
Summertime, Summertime: Managing a Summer Garden
Gardeners, by the time you read this the official start of summer will be 3 days away, beginning June 21st . During the past week our daily high temperatures have been greater than... — Updated 6/13/2023