When Ignorance is Bliss...

Since when do I feel the freedom to “lump” more kinfolks into the bin already spilling over with “ weshould- have-known-better” contents? Regrettably, we must make room for one more—my wife’s cousin.Paula Ward—wedded to Jason Ward of Christchurch, New Zealand, 13 years ago—is a native Texan.

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State CapitalOlder Texans face steep ACA price hikesAbout 1 million Texans over the age of 45 who receive health insurance coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act will likely face monthly premiums of more than $1,000, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

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True Riches in December...Dear Friends, As we step into the month of December, a season when the world often measures wealth by what can be wrapped, purchased, or placed beneath a tree, I want to gently remind us of what true riches look like in the eyes of God.

Tire-Kicking End in Sight?...

How used cars are marketed shouldn’t matter to my ancient Uncle Mort. After all, he swore off use of traditional transportation in the late 1900s when they started pricing gasoline in dollars instead of cents. Now, he motors around the thicket in a golf cart.Much matters to Mort, though, period.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, Thank you so much for publishing the very informative article on Bronchiectasis in the Wednesday, November 12, 2025 issue of the Lamb County Leader-News! I have been dealing with this disease for many years, but most people have never heard of it.

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Supreme Court blocks lower court redistricting rulingThe U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked a lower court ruling that threw out the state’s new congressional map, allowing the new districts to stay in place, at least for now.

A Changed King for a Changeless God...

Late in the 1500s, noted playwright William Shakespeare wrote his classic, Hamlet— his longest play that included an oftquoted line, “The play’s the thing.”Surely he was prophetic. Providence cannot be ruled out, but coincidence can.

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TEA releases financial accountability ratingsMore than four-fifths of Texas public schools received an ‘A’ rating for their financial practices, according to the Texas Education Agency, which released the final financial accountability ratings for the latest school year last week.

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As autumn leaves paint the landscape and the air turns crisp, we are reminded of the approaching Thanksgiving holiday. This cherished time of year calls us to gather with loved ones, share hearty meals, and reflect on the many blessings in our lives.

A Prophet in My Own Mind...

I’ve never claimed to have the gift of prophecy, nor do I now.Yet, it seems beyond coincidence that two of my past three columns have centered on bears, and now— lo and behold— bears are back in the news, particularly in Japan, where they are attacking people.