Opinion

Its Beginning to /Sound/ a Lot Like Christmas…

Its Beginning to /Sound/ a Lot Like Christmas…

Its Beginning to /Sound/ a Lot Like Christmas…

The intent of this piece is to provide comfort to folks who are hearing more than they want to hear. There is much noise in the world, some of it pushing Christmas carols— and other worthwhile sounds—to the side of the road.
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

  To the staff at Leader News, Our deepest condolences on the loss of our dear friend Joella. She was a special lady that served our community and county well. Diligent worker, uplifting spirit and faithful friend. She will be missed. S/ Brad and Holly Enloe

State Capital Highlights

Retiring senator named Secretary of State Retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, has been named the next secretary of state by Gov. Greg Abbott. She replaces John Scott, who announced his resignation effective at year’s end.
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PASTOR’S CORNER

Littlefield’s First United Methodist Church “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.
A ‘Word in Wood’ Testimony…

A ‘Word in Wood’ Testimony…

A ‘Word in Wood’ Testimony…

Not until his later years did Rev. Jerry Neill have the time needed to hone his woodcarving skills, but when he did, he was relentless, turning out small art objects that soon cluttered his workshop.
Life Lessions in 247 Pages…

Life Lessions in 247 Pages…

Life Lessions in 247 Pages…

Spinning tops flung long ago finally stopped, they were like the season’s final flailing of turkeys soon to be main courses on Thanksgiving tables.
Enduring Bathroom Humor…

Enduring Bathroom Humor…

Enduring Bathroom Humor…

My dear old dad, who absented his earthly life three decades ago, loved good jokes—both the hearing and the telling—with a slight leaning toward the latter. He shared them on workdays with his co-workers and at gatherings of kinfolk.