A Quiet Hero…

J. Ron Hardin, from most angles, might appear to be the kind of guy others would enjoy competing against. They might figure him to be a “push-over” in recreational or business endeavors, and they’d be wrong. He’d probably get so far ahead of ‘em that he’d soon be out of sight to the naked eye.

Education Matters. . .

To the Patrons of Littlefield ISD: The first seven weeks of school is in the books and I applaud our staff and students on a fantastic job! As we move into the month of October, please continue to push your child(ren) to do their BEST each day in the classroom.

Child Passenger Safety Week

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 19-25, and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind the public that having your children properly secured in a car seat is crucial in reducing their risk of injury and death in a vehicle crash.

Harvest Moon ...

As the fall season approaches and colder temperatures set in, there’s a silver lining to look up to — literally as the harvest moon made its debut on this past Monday September 20 th , bringing plenty of bright moonlight.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Disaster declaration follows Nicholas Seventeen Southeast Texas counties have been declared disaster areas after Hurricane Nicholas came ashore, dumping more than a foot of rain and cutting off power to a half-million customers in Texas, according to poweroutage.us.

Now They Can Be Told…

Preachers, bless ‘em, don’t have to look hard for reasons to laugh. Some are able to put laughter “on hold,” restraining guffaws until sermons end; others can only surrender to the humor of the moment. This day, I’ll address the “long and the short of it,” The former, Dr.

We Don’t Have All The Answers ...

Does God control the future? Is God sovereign? Do people have freedom to make their own decisions? Are we morally responsible? If God enables us to have faith, why do some believe and others don’t? I hear questions like this in church and outside of church. The questions are good ones.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

More than 600 new laws in effect More than 600 new laws signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott went into effect Sept. 1.

From the Desk of: MIKE READ

To the Patrons of Littlefield ISD: It is hard to believe we have completed three weeks of school! Our students and staff will be out of school on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. School will resume at regular time Tuesday, September 7.

Looking After Their Own…

Seminary professors, bless ‘em, are saddled with expectations that run the gamut, and they forge on, day after day, knowing that the likelihood of having “another Billy Graham” in their classes is beyond remote.