GUEST COLUMN | Someone’s watching
I noticed his Watch immediately. I usually notice watches immediately.
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The 2025 Kia Carnival: Shhhh, it's a minivan
The projected range, 572 miles, was the first thing I noticed when I turned the key on Kia's new hybrid Carnival.
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GUEST COLUMN | Might need that
If you were raised by anyone who went through the Depression in the South, there are things you never throw away. Whether you'll ever need them or not.
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Nissan Rogue Rock Creek one step from greatness
De QUEEN, Ark.--Exploring backroads in the desolate mountains around De Queen Lake this week in the almost great 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek reminded me that …
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GUEST COLUMN | That old house
There's always that one house in town you dream of fixing up. Whenever you see it, you think, "Someone should bring that place back. Restore it to its former g…
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GUEST COLUMN | Picturing grace
When I was a child, there was a painting that hung on my grandmother's kitchen wall. It portrayed a man who was praying over a meal of bread and what appeared …
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COLUMN | Take it from an SMU fan: Never, ever give up
The late Sen. Lloyd Bentsen and I have something in common. We both were in the 1988 East Texas Yamboree parade.
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GUEST COLUMN | A lot of class
In the movie "The Big Chill," a group of old friends gather for the funeral of one of their own, and it turns into a reunion.
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GUEST COLUMN | Leftover leftovers
"It's a leftover. What a sad word that is. Leftover. How would you like to be... a leftover? Well, it wouldn't be bad if they were taking people out to be shot…
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2024 Volvo V90 Cross Country B6: The Crossover Wagon with a Swedish Twist
Driving the 2024 Volvo V90 Cross Country, I thought it was a shame that American consumers are abandoning cars in favor of SUVs and pickups.
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GUEST COLUMN | If you build it
The Beatles had a song called, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." The line, "...It was 20 years ago today..." reminded me of something that happened not …
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Lexus GX 550: Perfect for reliability, luxury, and versatility
Driving through a sudden windswept thunderstorm on a crowded highway, few places feel more secure than the cabin of a 2024 Lexus GX 550.
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TEST DRIVE | Genesis GV80 luxury midsize SUV a victory of style over substance
The Genesis GV80's appealing blend of style, technology, and performance at a price point below competitors from Germany and Japan seems to make it a clever pl…
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GUEST COLUMN | Halloweens of yesteryear brought the scares — and animated fun
There's something about being scared. Some kids claim they don't like it, but do, while a handful of other kids claim they don't like it, and really don't.
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TEST DRIVE | 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus is an electrifying ride
Combining Mazda's legendary drivability with excellent fuel economy, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus is a force in the luxury crossover market.
