June 13, 2009 RSS feed / Advice & Entertainment

Adopted child needs to know his family history of addiction

DEAR ABBY: My 14-yearold son, "Adam," has known he was adopted since he was old enough to understand. Adam's birth parents both were addicted to drugs, alcohol and tobacco. In fact, Adam tested positive for cocaine at birth. More...

GUEST OPINION DAVE MCNEELY

How active should state government be?

The underlying question during the recent session of the Texas Legislature was, and during the coming political season, is: how active should government be? Republican Gov. More...

Compartmental syndrome puts the squeeze on muscles

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: After a five-year rest, I started running again. A week after I started, I developed the most unbelievable pain in my lower legs. I thought I had shinsplints, and they would go away. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2009

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Are you feeling tired and withdrawn? No wonder, with all that you do, think about and take on. Take a long-needed rest. Recycle. A friend or loved one touches base, probably with an invitation. More...

A year half gone

THE IDLE AMERICAN DR. DON NEWBURY

The older we get, the faster life goes, we who are chronologically challenged insist. We tear off a calendar page, and moments later, it seems, another month is gone. Clock gears seem triply greased, and somebody's been messing with the sundials. More...

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, On June 9, 2009, I received a letter from the Just Say No Committee, which was formed during the Sabine Bond election. The letter's content leads me to address my concerns as a Sabine ISD resident publicly. More...