Rural Texas struggles with digital divide If broadband is a lifeline, then rural Texas is in danger of dying. In its first report to the Texas Legislature, the Governor’s Broadband Development Council called for the creation of a state broadband plan and a state broadband office.

RICKER LAW FIRM OF Littlefield, received a special “thank you” for their pro bono work in Lamb County, to assest those in need throughout the 2020 Pro Bono year. Sylvia Chavez, second from left, the Equal Justice Volunteer Coordinator with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, presented a gift Friday morning, Nov. 6, to Michele Forbus, paralegal with the business. Looking on is Bobi Shaw, left, paralegal with the Plainview firm. As Chavez presented the gift, she said: “We’re sharing a special treat to thank you for volunteering your time to help those in need. On behalf of our clients and everyone in the Plainview office, `Thank You’.” (Staff Photo by Joella Lovvorn)

Lots of people have cast negative ballots, said tacky things and made disparaging gestures about the year 2020 in general. The unanimous verdict indicated that, as one West Texan put it, “Ain’t what we signed up for.”

When my aged Uncle Mort called the other day, I figured he wanted me to hear his election rants. Instead, he told me his TV has been “muted” since political ads took over most channels several weeks ago.

Quite a month is ahead of us. Eschatology, the doctrine of last things, is the focus. Next Sunday, All Saints Day, we recall those who have died in the Lord. We reflect upon how to live in Christ and to die is gain. We leave this world to go to be with the Lord. We are one with the saints (believers in Jesus) of all generations. We think of Christ’s Victory over Death in His bodily resurrection; a victory He shares with all who trust in Him. A victory which assures us of both eternity and bodily resurrection.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. You see, the next event on the Prophetic Calendar is the Rapture of the Church: Where Jesus will return suddenly & silently to take His Church home. And it will cause mass hysteria on the earth. Just imagine all the Christians suddenly disappearing from earth. (If you think the Covid-19 Pandemic has been bad, it pales in comparison to those coming days after the Rapture) Now here’s my point: Bible prophecy is not given to scare us but to prepare us. Knowing about the rapture should bring us hope. But if it fills you with fear, I encourage you to get right with God, through His Son-Jesus Christ.