Would You Like to Speak with God? ...

I remember when I lived with my parents, there were people that we were pleased to have them visit us because their conversations were pleasing. What is it that we don’t like about God, that we do not want to speak with Him?

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Three arrested in deaths of 53 migrants Three people were arrested last week by federal authorities in connection with a human smuggling incident that left 53 migrants dead.

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Abortion officially illegal in Texas The U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade effectively ends all legal abortions in Texas within the next 30 days, many news media outlets reported.

Pray for Our Nation ...

On Monday we will celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States of America. Many families will gather for food and fireworks.

Uncle Mort on the Prowel…

My phone pulsated with excitement that could be attributed to my Uncle Mort’s recent spate of news, both good and bad. I asked for the good news first. I asked for the good news first.

And Off They Go…

The collective “whoosh” sweeping across the nation this month is the sound of school leaders exhaling, most of them having awarded diplomas, seen graduates throw caps skyward and watch them depart—ready or not—to face the great unknown.

From the Desk of: MIKE READ Littlefield ISD Superintendent

To the Patrons of Littlefield ISD: With the recent tragedy that took place in Uvalde, Texas, school safety is a topic that is a major concern for everyone in this country. There are many different thoughts and ideas out there regarding what needs to be done to combat this issue at hand.

Remembering Yesterdays…

Minds’ gristmills generally become unhinged—if not totally off the rails—on items of recent history. But their recollection of longago happenings may confound friends, and perhaps amaze whoever is doing the recollecting.

In Loving Memory Of Charles Elmo Smith

Charles Elmo Smith, 78, of Amherst passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at his home. He was born February 17, 1944 in Gatesville, Texas to Earnest Eugene Smith and Daisy Estelle (Kellogg) Smith. Charles graduated from Amherst High School with the class of 1963.

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TEA directed to make schools safer Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Education Agency to ensure school facilities are made safer in the wake of the killing of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.