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State CapitalEarly voting ends on FridayTexans who wish to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election have until closing time Friday, Nov. 1 to do so. Secretary of State Jane Nelson is encouraging voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting their ballots.

Hope, Highways and Byways…

Bob Hope, beloved humanitarian, comedian and patriot, may have been America’s best ambassador of international goodwill— ever. He was able to “localize” his jokes and stories no matter where he appeared.Always on the road, this British- born icon became a naturalized American at age four.

God’s Not Done With You Yet...

Blessings to you dear friends and family, I don’t know if you have children or not, but I hope you can relate somewhat. Well, my daughter just recently graduated high school and is now settled in college.Daily routines started to change some for my wife and myself. Not in a bad way.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor and Readers, I write on behalf of Littlefield Cemetery Association. This is also known as the “Old Cemetery.” We are completely separate from Memorial Park. At the present time we have 79 members. We are funded by membership payments, the sale of plots and donations.

HIGHLIGHTS

Early voting begins next week Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct. 21 and ends on Nov. 1. Texas voters will be choosing from a full slate of candidates, from president to U.S. senator to various county positions.The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 7.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor and Readers, I write on behalf of Littlefield Cemetery Association. This is also known as the “Old Cemetery.” We are completely separate from Memorial Park.At the present time we have 79 members. We are funded by membership payments, the sale of plots and donations.

Away From It All…

If we weren’t totally “away from it all,” we were on the outskirts, kind of like the characters in the delightful 1953 Broadway musical “Brigadoon.

Breathe, Mort, Breathe!…

Jiminy Cricket! I never dreamed I’d be writing about an insect popularized by Pinocchio, or that this week’s piece may warrant bottom-of-the-barrel placement.I may have reached a new low, what with insects in the spotlight.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Phelan’s GOP foes back one challengerTexas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield. A total of 48 representatives are backing the twoterm representative, including four who dropped their own bids for speaker.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State CapitalVoter registration deadline nears for November electionEligible Texans planning to vote in the November general election have until Oct. 7 to register, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds folks. The registration deadline applies to both early and election day voting.