Superstitions ‘Bunked’...

I have never been a superstitious person—not until the recent Friday the Thirteenth. Truth is, I’ve chuckled at others who won’t walk under ladders, change routes when black cats crossed their trails or wear the same unwashed “lucky” garments to extend sports victory strings.

A Couple of Good ‘Uns ...

They are a lovable couple—Dr. Chris Liebrum and his wife, Cindy—known for quickly-triggered smiles, positive attitudes, deep faith and commitment to close-knit families.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State CapitalDeportation vow alarms construction industryThe state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President- elect Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to the Texas Standard.

When ‘Tangs’ Get ‘Tongueled’ ...

Errors committed when speaking sometimes, sadly, result in word entanglements that are simply beyond repair.None of us is immune. And, getting out of verbal messes can be as difficult as sticking quills back into the goose.

PASTOR’S CORNER

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”1 Chronicles 16:34 Can you believe it is already Thanksgiving again? Where does time go? I don’t know about you, but I am just amazed at how quickly years are going by now!

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State CapitalAbbott issues orders targeting ChinaGov.

Mostly Msicellany ...

Here comes another “Mother Hubbard” column.That’s how preachers sometimes describe their sermons— comparable to “Mother Hubbard” dresses.They cover everything but touch nothing…. *****Why are we not surprised? Researchers claim that many companies are taking advantage of the inflationary climate.

When Boredom Seems Terminal...

Now that the election is over, my ancient Uncle Mort and his domino-playing buddies down in the thicket can resume their usual mostly-minutia confabs that too often lack authenticity.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State CapitalGOP win raises stakes for Cornyn’s leadership bid With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen.

Our Annual Popcorn Rush…

Carl Sandburg—his poetry collections winning three Pulitzer Prizes—warmed the hearts of Americans with his beautiful description of how tides roll in, “on little cat feet.”He would be hard-pressed to similarly describe crowd’s arrivals at our house each year on October 31.