Columns & Opinions

In the weeks leading up to former U.S. Congressman John Ratcliffe’s inevitable confirmation after being tapped by President Donald J. Trump for Director of National Intelligence, the possibilities as to his replacement and the process of that replacement for the upcoming general election in November seemed riddled with contingency and excitement. Since Ratcliffe had already secured his place on the ballot, questions loomed. Would Governor Greg Abbott call a special election for Ratcliffe’s unexpired term? If not, how would Ratcliffe be replaced on the ballot? Would Atlanta’s mayor, Travis Ransom, consider throwing his hat in the ring?

Linden is enjoying a little cooler weather for this time of year. Here it is, the first weekend in August, and temperatures were in the high 80s with only 60% humidity. We will take any break we can get.

“No one is big enough to be independent of others,” once said Dr. William W. Mayo. By working with others, he found his greatest success as a doctor. His efforts, along with his two sons, resulted in the Mayo Clinic, one of the most famous and most respected medical institutions in the nation.