Body Familiar with it? The phrase, “Hey, I know a guy who can...,” usually said to you about the time you have thrown a plumbing wrench clear across the kitchen. Referring to a man you can trust to fix the job you just botched — and do it honestly and perfectly.

Body It’s pretty safe to say 2021 is off to one of the wildest starts in recent history. The Jan. 6 event at the U.S. Capitol, followed by the implementation of a police state and first virtual inauguration was one for the record books.

Body Like for many of you, the historic winter weather we’ve faced this past week changed our plans at the Capitol. Due to hazardous road conditions, the Senate was closed Monday through Wednesday.

Body In under one month, the Biden Administration has revealed their partisan agenda, namely, appeasing socialist Democrats.

Body Southeast Oklahoma residents are presently living through the coldest days ever recorded for this time of the year. You know it’s incredibly cold outside when not a single child can be seen outdoors at 11 a.m.

Body It’s been a busy, yet productive second week of session here at the Capitol. We’ve been working hard in our committees to hear bills ahead of the Feb.

Body Last week I visited one on my favorite hangouts, our local barber shop. The barber shop has always been a place of political discussion where many views and opinions are shared.

Body Choctaw Country Markets will soon provide online ordering with curbside pick up. To reach the Boswell Market for more information, call 580.566.2609.

Body My father began writing this column called “To The Point” about the time I was born. Let’s just say more than 65 years ago.

Body It’s almost surreal that the First Session of the 58th Legislature has begun. When I began the journey to become your state Senator, this day seemed far away, but now here we are. It truly is a privilege to serve, and I don’t take this honor lightly.