Opinion

HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

State Capital Paxton acquitted on all impeachment counts Ken Paxton has been reinstated as Texas Attorney General after the Texas Senate on Saturday acquitted him of charges of bribery and misuse of office.

When ‘Tangues’ Get ‘Toungled

When ‘Tangues’ Get ‘Toungled’…

The Idle American

Friday, September 15, 2023

We’ve always heard about how tiny errors can foster various responses, ranging from serious misunderstanding to thigh-slapping laughter. Hitting the keyboard’s “I” instead of the intended “o” caused chuckles recently.

HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

State Capital Hundreds of new laws go into effect A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues.

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.

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