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‘Exercise’ could be step to stronger community

2011-06-24T13:21:19-05:00

County Judge Jerry Hogan called it an “exercise.”
Sounds painful doesn’t it?

‘A father’s lessons’

2011-06-22T13:20:10-05:00

On a large bulletin board in the crowded hallway of one of the courthouses in Bexar County, Texas, there is what I refer to as the “Monument to the Unknown Father.”

There’s way too much news out there

2011-06-17T12:43:13-05:00

I have the same complaint — I mean, comment — every time someone asks me about my job.

All the legal weirdness that’s fit to print (Part 2)

2011-06-15T12:42:04-05:00

Last week, I brought you a roundup of some of the legal system’s recent strange cases, criminals, and litigants. As the following cases demonstrate, there’s a lot more where that came from.

Superman trades in cape for hat, sunscreen

2011-06-10T16:16:09-05:00

I’m a Texan and proud of it. I love Texas summers. I love Texas heat. I love to sweat — I didn’t say perspire — but not in my good clothes.
And I love this blazing Texas sun.

‘All the legal weirdness that’s fit to print (Part 1)’

2011-06-09T16:14:49-05:00

Readers of “Legally Speaking” know that I’m particularly fond of illustrating the quirkiness of the legal system, from the oddest of its litigants to the craziest criminals and the strangest cases. As long as there are examples like those below, I’ll never run out of material.

A niece’s journey back in time

2011-06-08T16:13:44-05:00

Many people ask me why I am interested in the history of Royse City as I was not raised here and why I have such a special place in my heart for senior citizens and especially veterans. Here is my story.

‘Do you own this business?’

2011-05-19T13:41:10-05:00

I have been known to ask a serious question if a store clerk or waiter provides exceptional customer service.
I’ll ask, “Do you own this business?”

Tatoo you: Lawsuits over body art lead to lots of ink

2011-05-18T13:40:13-05:00

Tattoos are becoming the subject of legal battles lately, and not always in ways you might expect.

This runner — a turtle and proud of it

2011-05-12T06:10:34-05:00

If you’re out and about operating a motor vehicle on Rockwall city streets during the predawn hours any day of the week, please drive with care because you may be sharing the pavement with a pack of fanatical runners.