DEAR DR. ROACH: My 72-year-old husband was diagnosed with multiple myeloma recently, and we have been told that he will need chemo treatments. He also has anemia, which I think is probably normal. He … more

Oh, What Memories. It seems just like yesterday when I was growing up in the community of Liberty City in the 1940’s and 1950’s. How we looked forward to the Christmas Holidays with such a … more

On Friday, the Republican House of Representatives failed to fulfill its long held and oft repeated promise to repeal the flawed Affordable Care Act, widely known as ObamaCare. In 2016, voters … more

The summer of 2015 was a tricky one for Texas school officials – whether elected or employed -- involved in building a school budget. • In much of Texas, including Kilgore, the drop in oil and … more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I would appreciate any advice on dealing with seborrheic dermatitis. I have scratched areas until I bleed. I was told to use Selsun Blue shampoo and hydrocortisone cream, which help. It affects my back, face and scalp. Is this caused by sebaceous glands in skin? -- S.L. more

Imagine waking up in a world without newspapers. “Ha!” You say, “I haven’t gotten a newspaper in years.” But I’m not talking about just the paper delivered by … more

I went fishing the other day and spotted these fish. When I posted the photo, you can imagine the comments. “Wow!” “I’ve never seen that before.” “Looks like he bit off more than … more

Last month I stood in the middle of the circle of desks at the State Board of Education taking the oath of office. As I was standing there, repeating my oath being administered by Senator Larry … more

Many people associate the summer months with traveling and fun in the sun. While some people consider their pet a travel companion, other pets may be better left at home. How can you decide the best option for your pet? more

DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please discuss the use of Evista for treatment of osteoporosis as an alternative to bisphosphonates? The decision of which medication to take is very confusing, since every … more