Littlefield’s First United Methodist Church “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.

Not until his later years did Rev. Jerry Neill have the time needed to hone his woodcarving skills, but when he did, he was relentless, turning out small art objects that soon cluttered his workshop.

The powers that Google and Facebook have over economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry— has caught the attention of lawmakers in Washington, DC. After a close election and many worries over the quality of public debate, many ask if social media have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy.

Spinning tops flung long ago finally stopped, they were like the season’s final flailing of turkeys soon to be main courses on Thanksgiving tables. For some journalists, however, minds continue to spin—conjuring, probing, marveling and expressing— thoughts about life, sometimes exceeding sublime or falling short of ridiculous.

I want to share Psalms 100 and keep it not only in your mind, but in your heart also. “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

My dear old dad, who absented his earthly life three decades ago, loved good jokes—both the hearing and the telling—with a slight leaning toward the latter. He shared them on workdays with his co-workers and at gatherings of kinfolk.

Panic buttons, locked doors for Texas schools Texas public schools would have to install panic buttons in classrooms and ensure all doors and windows are locked and monitored under new proposed safety standards released last week by the Texas Education Agency.

Dear friends, who of us does not face trials in this life? We all do. In fact, just about the time we seem to get over our current trial or situation, there always seems to be another one waiting for us around the corner! I know I’m not alone today.

To the Patrons of Littlefield ISD: Fall is certainly in the air! With the arrival of cooler temperatures, it is time to begin thinking about our bad weather protocols. These protocols are what we do in case we have to make any decisions about altering our school day schedule because of the weather.

Dear Editor and Readers, This letter is written on behalf of Littlefield Cemetery Association, also known as the Old Cemetery. Statements have been mailed to the members and as now response has been good.