Opinion

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

State Capital Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American- Statesman.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

State Capital STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below gradelevel, the Texas Tribune...

PASTOR’S CORNER

News Staff

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

If you are like me transitions are hard. Change is a challenge. On one level I dislike change, but know change is a normal part of life. When we think about it, some changes are hard, but others we look forward to with anticipation.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

State Capital Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.

PASTOR’S CORNER

News Staff

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Jesus creates the church. Jesus tells Peter, “On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18).

Former Littlefield Head Baseball Coach, Mitch McNeese and current Assistant Coach Blake Green were in attendance, as Head Baseball Coach Jett Hartley spoke at Rotary last week. (Submitted Photo)

HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

State Capital Wildfire chances increasing across state The risk for wildfires across the state has risen along with the hot and dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial.

Radio to the Rescue…

Commentary By

Saturday, July 22, 2023

When one enjoys a musical comedy as much as we did recently on a trip to our hometown of Brownwood, mass laughter was a tonic. There’d been an almost sold-out crowd of some 300 at the Lyric Theatre, and the experience made the 140-mile drive commencing at 11 p.m. seems less daunting.

A Good Deed Gone Wrong…

Commentary By

Saturday, July 15, 2023

As productivity lessens in later life, one is sometimes guilty of over-analysis, probing the depths of understanding too far. Been there lately? If not, maybe you’re not old enough, or perhaps you’ve learned to downplay interest in the “I-wonder-whys” of life.

PASTOR’S CORNER

Tanner Wilson, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church,

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

If those who know you had to describe you in 3 words, what would those words be? Surly, Crude, and Boorish? How about Cantankerous, Cranky, and Grumpy? Those don’t sound good at all. But how about: Joyful, Patient, and Faithful? Doesn’t that sound refreshing?

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