■ November 4, 1835 - The battle of Lipantitlán was fought on the east bank of the Nueces River three miles above San Patricio in San Patricio County, directly across from Fort Lipantitlán. ■ November 5, 1960- Singer Johnny Horton died in a car accident in Milano, Texas.

For most Texans, Election Day is a misnomer. More Texans voted early this year than cast their ballots during all of the 2016 general election.

A year ago last December, Zack bought tickets for a Beach Boy’s concert at the Extraco Center in Waco--- the old Waco Coliseum. We couldn’t imagine such a big-ticket show being held in Waco. Maybe the loved/hated, now famous/ infamous Chip and Joanne put it on the map for things other than DIY. After returning to Texas, I didn’t choose to spend much time in my old hometown, preferring an old family ranch in Bosque County. Waco moved on without me, and I was happy to let that happen.

Amazon delivered good economic news, announcing plans for a 700,000-squarefoot distribution center and warehouse in Waco. Gov.

I’d like to think that each of us could write a book about our parents and grandparents, although we were never privy to all the details of their lives. Everyone has a story.

Texans receiving unemployment benefits will need to show an active effort to find a job starting Nov. 1.

I am proud to be a citizen of the United States and especially, Bosque County. As an Early Voting Ballot Board judge, I am honored to count and protect all citizens votes.

Many of my weekly columns and comic strips have been COVID-related these last few months. Columns may be informative, but cartoons are comic relief. For a long time, it was difficult to think of other things. The situation still keeps changing, providing something new to write or draw. And it’s difficult and unhealthy for the humans to remain at high alert for such long periods of time. Despite the fact that there are more active cases, things seem to be settling down. Maybe we’re just becoming accustomed to dealing with it. I can’t wait until the upcoming election is over. Do you feel the same? Talk about high alert! I’m sick of the news, hate, and divisiveness.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is battling back against seven top aides who accuse him of bribery and abuse of office. The aides delivered the accusations in a letter to the agency’s human resources director.

I’m often inspired to write after near death experiences out here, or when minor catastrophes befall me; in other words, just about all the time. Life in the country’s full of things that break and need repairs. Stuff always happens when we least expect it. My last columns involved digging a trench to our old windmill. This story revolves around that same windmill.