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State sends resources to Florida Texas has deployed state resources to Florida to assist in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastation caused last week by Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States in the past decade.

Back to the Magic Valley…

For many decades, football-loving men gathered in coffee shops to dissect the previous Friday night’s schoolboy football games. There was more dissecting than coffee-drinking. Many may not have realized it, but those games—won, lost or tied—helped to unify community spirit.

Mule Deer Antler Restriction Regulation Spreads to additional 21 Texas Panhandle Counties

Hunters pursuing mule deer this fall in the Texas Panhandle should be aware that an antler restriction has been expanded from the original 7 counties of Briscoe, Childress, Cottle, Floyd, Hall, Motley and Lynn counties to an additional 21 counties that will include: Andrews, Armstrong, Bailey,...

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State Capital Speaker opposes drive to end tenure House Speaker Dade Phelan, RBeaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov.

Holy Bible Up Close…

Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury Umpteen years ago, I entitled a speech—cleverly I thought at the time—” From Adam’s Rib to Women’s Lib.” I provided more details than audiences wanted to know, explaining that with such an expansive title, maybe I wouldn’t wander too far off track.

It Is Necessary That We Die...

Something that happens to every living thing, being people, plants, animals and other things. Someone said “ the only requirement to die is t be born”. According to the Bible the average life span is 70 years, death is experienced by children, youth, adults and naturally the elderly.

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Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents.

The Road Taken…

Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury I, as well as most others who string words together, will never be confused with Robert Frost, the poetry genius from whose pen flowed marvelous words about his beloved New England. One of his best—published in the Atlantic Monthly in 1915—was “The Road Not Taken.

Lift High the Cross...

“Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Till all the world adore His sacred name.” Most ordinations and installations that I attend include the hymn, “Lift High the Cross.” Yes, it sings well. As the pastors process in behind a lifted cross the imagery can be powerful.

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  Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting More than three- fourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation.