Joslyn Marie Adams Wright is a daughter shaped by duty, a mother fueled by compassion, and a wife anchored in partnership and is the epitome of what it means to give your life to others without ever losing yourself. Born…
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Mildred James: Prayer, food and love, mother of eight
This Mother’s Day, the family of Mildred James celebrates more than a mother—they honor a matriarch whose unwavering faith, unconditional love, and homemade meals have shaped four generations. “She’s a loving, nurturing, compassionate woman,” said her daughter, Debra James White,…
Wade: None of her own, but 22 call her godmother
Brenda Wade never gave birth to a child of her own. Yet, on any given Mother’s Day, she’s likely to receive two dozen phone calls, a bouquet of cards, and enough “I love you, Mama B” texts to fill her…
Betty Blakes, teaches her children a legacy of service and love
In the world of public service, where meetings, movements, and moments often collide in a blur of urgency, some mothers manage to raise children with both purpose and poise. Betty Blakes is one of them. A mother of…
Bastrop’s new mayor begins with a mandate, not a magic wand
By any political measure, Marc Moore Sr.’s landslide victory in the May 3, 2025, Bastrop mayoral election marks a defining shift in the town’s leadership and its future direction. With over 70% of the vote, Moore did more than defeat…
Our City Our Community
By Marie Brown There is an adage that says April Showers bring May flowers. We certainly see beautiful flowers blooming throughout our community… is a sight for sore eyes. However, grass is growing at a high rate. I want to…
We salute thousands of “Mr. Mom” dads on Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the extraordinary fathers who embody the heart of mothering—those “Mr. Mom” dads who nurture their children with boundless love, care, protection, provision, and magical moments. Just as there are many mothers who wear both hats…