Opinion

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State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Chris Cobler
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Amazon goes big in Texas Amazon delivered good economic news, announcing plans for a 700,000-square-foot distribution center and warehouse in Waco. Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials heralded the plan to bring up to 1,000 workers to Central Texas at a starting wage of $15 an hour.
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Knowing How to Listen...

Marco A. Colina, Pastor, Temple Of Adoration,
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
It is said that God gave us two ears and one tongue, so we can listen twice as much as we speak. This reflection is interesting. Let’s look at some situations in which we need to be educated, and that it will reflect in our conversations: 1.
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State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Chris Cobler
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Accusations rock Attorney General’s office Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is battling back against seven top aides who accuse him of bribery and abuse of office. The aides delivered the accusations in a letter to the agency’s human resources director.
With Head Held High…

With Head Held High…

With Head Held High…

The Idle American Commentary By Dr. Don Newbury
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Mike Wilson, editor of the Dallas Morning News since 2015, has resigned the position, and the almost six-year tenure probably has seemed much longer. He was charged with what likely is an inevitability, that of converting most delivery of news from “the printed page” to digital transmission.
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Are You Ready?...

Tanner Wilson, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church,
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
On Wednesday nights I’m teaching through the Book of Revelation. It’s an amazing book that helps us better understand Jesus Christ. But it’s also encouraging to know that God holds the future and is in absolute control.
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State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Chris Cobler
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Irving company pivots to green energy Vistra, an energy powerhouse based in Irving, announced plans to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. A key part of that plan is a capital investment of $1.15 billion by 2022 on solar and storage projects in California and Texas.
A Visionary Gift…

A Visionary Gift…

A Visionary Gift…

The Idle American Commentary By Dr. Don Newbury
Saturday, October 3, 2020
At the time of year when parents, children and teachers were committing to take on a new school year, our son-in-law Bryan Choate and our grandchildren Ben, 19, and Brittin, 16, were dealing with the sudden death of Julie (Mrs. Bryan) Choate.
THE 1953 HPWD BOARD OF DIRECTORS are shown in this file photo. They are (L-R) Precinct Four Director Virgil Dodson of Hereford; Precinct Three Director Willis Hawkins of Hart; Precinct One Director W. O. Fortenberry of Lubbock; Precinct Two Director George Broome of Springlake; and Precinct Five Director C.J. Taylor of Lockney. Mr. Fortenberry was Board President, Mr. Hawkins was Vice-President, and Mr. Broome was Secretary. (Submitted Photo)

THE 1953 HPWD BOARD OF DIRECTORS are shown in this file photo. They are (L-R) Precinct Four Director Virgil Dodson of Hereford; Precinct Three Director Willis Hawkins of Hart; Precinct One Director W. O. Fortenberry of Lubbock; Precinct Two Director George Broome of Springlake; and Precinct Five Director C.J. Taylor of Lockney. Mr. Fortenberry was Board President, Mr. Hawkins was Vice-President, and Mr. Broome was Secretary. (Submitted Photo)

September 29 Marks HPWD’s 69th Anniversary

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
September 29, 2020 is the 69th anniversary of the confirmation election creating the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District and selecting its first five directors. Senate Bill 30 ratified, confirmed, and validated the “designation of Subdivision No.
Harvest On Our Mind

Harvest On Our Mind

Harvest On Our Mind

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Kerry Siders is Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent-IPM for Hockley, Cochran and Lamb Counties. A Texas Tech graduate, he has been with Texas AgriLife Extension since 1990, providing education and applied research for weeds, insects, diseases, nematodes, growth regulators and harvest aids in cotton.
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