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09/25/2026 · Chalmette
The Power of Not Answering Right Away
A boundary does not always sound like “no.” Sometimes it sounds like, “Let me check and get back to you,” especially when your mouth is sprinting ahead of your actual capacity.
Why Shakespeare’s “Summer’s Day” Never Gets Old
Shakespeare begins with a familiar compliment, then quietly pulls the poem away from weather and into permanence. The trick is not saying someone is beautiful—it’s showing what beauty can survive.
09/25/2026
Attention Is a Form of Generosity
Simone Weil believed attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of admitting that another person or idea exists beyond the borders of the self. That makes this small, severe sentence surprisingly useful for an ordinary day.
09/25/2026
The Bills Come Due, Whether Congress Likes It or Not
Washington is fighting over tariffs, taxes, housing, and artificial intelligence while households keep paying for every experiment. The quiet story sits in the budget machinery, where a few procedural choices could reshape millions of lives.
09/25/2026
The Immersive Art Boom Needs to Stop Making Us Stand in a Giant Projection
I love being surrounded by color. I do not love paying museum prices to watch Van Gogh’s stars wobble across a warehouse floor while a piano softly apologizes. Immersive exhibitions can be wonderful—but only when they remember the art is not wallpaper.
09/25/2026
Hico, Texas: Pie, Back Roads, and a Surprisingly Good Dinosaur Problem
Hico is the kind of Texas town you pass once and then spend years wondering why you didn’t stop. Park downtown, order the chicken-fried steak at the Koffee Kup, and leave room for a slice of pie because self-control is not a road-trip virtue.
09/25/2026
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MARVIN BRAUD BOAT WAY TEMPORARY CLOSURE, EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026, at 8:00 AM AHEAD OF TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Departments Administration Our Mission Is to build a great Parish by providing the very best service to our citizens, support to our fellow workers and respect for our leaders. To position our Parish as a leader in the State and Nation by responsible pursuit of economic development, planning, and development of our infrastructure and continuous improvement in recreation, culture and tourism. To exhibit Ascension Parish’s outstanding character by always doing the right thing. Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment Parish President Welcome to Ascension Parish Government's website. It is an honor to serve as your Parish President and to work every day for the people and communities that make Ascension Parish such a special place to call home. We are a parish rooted in faith, family, and hard work, and those values continue to guide our administration. We remain focused on the issues that matter most to our residents, improving drainage and flood protection, investing in roads and infrastructure, supporting public safety, creating opportunities for our children and families, and growing our economy responsibly. Ascension Parish is experiencing tremendous growth, but progress is about more than numbers and announcements. It is about making sure our residents see and feel the benefits in their daily lives. That means better roads, stronger drainage, improved parks and facilities, good jobs, and dependable parish services on both sides of the river. Ascension Means Business. It means we are serious about serving our residents, strengthening our communities and preparing our parish for the future. We are committed to working hard, communicating openly and getting the job done. This website is here to help you access parish services, follow the progress of important projects, and stay connected with your parish government. Thank you for visiting. I am proud of how far we have come, and I am even more excited about where we are going - together. Sincerely, CLINT COINTMENT Ascension Parish President Ascension Parish Administration Lucy Cason Chief of Staff Ricky Compton Chief Administrative Officer James E. LeBlanc Governmental Affairs Director Pamela Matassa Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Ruth Phillips Infrastructure Division Director
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