Karen Brooks

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott was just called back for a political encore. A collective of 800 live music venues across the state – from classic theaters to honky-tonk dance halls – endorsed the Republican’s reelection bid on Thursday. Overcast. A few flurrie... See more

AUSTIN – Toppling a powerful GOP lieutenant governor after a decade of leadership in a deep-red state is no small task. Three Texas Democrats say it’s time to take a swing at Dan Patrick anyway. First they have to duke it out in the March 3 primary to get... See more

AUSTIN — Texans Pam Varnell and Melissa Amici share much in common, both mothers, deeply rooted in their communities and dependable voters. kAm%96J 2=D@ 72== @? @AA@D:E6 6?5D @7 E96 DE2E6VD A@=:E:42= 5:G:56k^Am kAm'2C?6== $96 D2:5 492C:E:6D 2?5 49FC496D 4... See more

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott stood his ground Thursday in support of Texans’ constitutional right to carry guns to protests, countering fellow Republicans who say demonstrators can’t – or at least shouldn’t - have weapons at those events. “Our law is that yo... See more

Let your community know Let the family know you are thinking of them Hear your loved one's obituary Karen Brooks, 65, passed away on January 21, 2026 in Seymour, Indiana. Born on November 17, 1960, Karen dedicated her life to caring for others in her role... See more