Leave it to the Aggies…

Texas A&M University—a major educational institution respected throughout the world— emerged unscathed from a litany of “Aggie jokes” that were shared for decades, though not so much now.They were, of course—exactly that—jokes.

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State immigration law again on hold The on-again, off-again state immigration law is once more on hold while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers its constitutionality.

God’s Bessing of Branson…

Hills are greening up, fiddlers are tuning up and visitors from around the globe are showing up as the entertainment mecca of Branson, MO, gears up for a record-breaking season in the beloved Ozarks.

PASTOR’S CORNER

It was written in the time-frame of 1,500 years, by 40 authors.Even though the majority of the authors did not know each other, up to today no contradictions or mistakes have been found in it.I ask “Why do we need the bible?”“In the beginning God created heaven and earth”.

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State CapitalTexas counties among nation’s fastest growing Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas.

Life’s Ups and Downs…

To most mortals—mere or otherwise— the thought of jumping rope 30,660,000 times causes hair to stand on end, eyes to cross and regimens to crumble.Not so to a preacher man named Van Minter, whose morning routine is vital to each day.

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Massive wildfires ignited by power linesTwo wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Accept All Cookies…

We are among the dwindling few who still answer the doorbell when it chimes between sunup and sunset. (If we don’t hear it, we can rely 100% on our new rescue dog, Archie, to “bark” an alert.)Oh, it’s not quite that simple. First, we use the peephole to see who is seeking entry.

Devil’s Workshop?…

Every now and again, someone comes up with suggestions for addition to the list of what to do when there’s nothing to do. As often as not, such “yawn fodder” winds up to fill holes— gaping or otherwise—just before newspapers go to press.

Grilling Groans…

Texas’ prime grilling season is only weeks away. I await in the shadow of a conundrum, not knowing whether to mark off calendar days with giddy anticipation or be “gloomed” like Charlie Brown stumbling away from another setback. There’s a certain limpness accompanying the unknown.