• I know these are tough times for many. I hope that pausing to give thanks and spending time with family was a respite for all. It was a good time for my family and me. Things should be a little more normal this week and I should be able to get several posts online.
   
• The police chase and shooting incident involving Garland police officers was national news. I was in New Braunfels when I received the first report.
   
• The work session that would normally be the Monday before our regular Tuesday Council meeting has been moved to Tuesday also. It's always strange meeting on the last day of the month anyway.
   
• I owe a number of e-mails and phone calls. The holiday slowed my efforts but I plan to catch up before the next couple holidays hit.