In 1861, a Texas state convention voted 166-8 in favor of a measure to secede from the Union.

You know, since I've been eating these chia seeds, I've noticed my beard has gotten heavier.'

DEAR HARRIETTE: As someone tasked with interviewing people who have stories that may not be of particular interest to me, I often struggle with connecting to my subjects. How can I possibly be interested in something that I find lacking in any real personal meaning? It can be challenging to craft a thoughtful line of questioning that leads to the best possible story outcome. As an interviewer, what tools or methods do you use to make the stories you tell stand out? How do I work to identify what makes a subject's story interesting to others, even if it isn't interesting to me? — Uninterested DEAR UNINTERESTED: This is a tough situation that is actually common for journalists and other writers.

A 5-inch snow covered the Clinton area creating nearly ideal conditions for snowman building.