“I told the kids to be more than what people think they are,” said Tylan Bailey, who plans to become a teacher.

Source: An elementary school custodian just got his college degree — and was the fifth-grade commencement speaker

This is beautiful. What a role model for pushing through.

I miss building websites. I need to carve out a bit of time to just work on that on a semi-regular basis.

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1024

HB 1024 that basically codifies into law the executive order made by Gov. Abbott during the pandemic that allows restaurants to sell alcohol to go (with food).

I’ve enjoyed this myself—nice treat to pick up something with margaritas. Obviously, it was helpful when dining rooms were closed, but also just nice as a parent who brings in food more than we take the kids out period.

The House passed it and, now, the Senate has too. It’ll go to the governor’s desk, where he has long expressed support for it.