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Power grid holds up during wintry blast”The electricity grid that covers most of Texas was holding up as of Sunday during the latest winter storm, although localized power outages were reported in Deep East Texas and far West Texas.

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Choosing to See God in all Things...Dear friends, I pray to find you blessed on this day. It’s so easy to spot what’s wrong. Turn on the news, scroll your phone, or replay a hard conversation in your mind, and the broken pieces rise quickly to the surface.

Same Song, Second Verse...

It should come as no surprise to those of us who have reached “geezerhood” that our ear drums are challenged annually by random sounds— from up and down, here, there and all around.It’s the sounds of New Year’s resolutions crashing against the floor.

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Deadline to register for March primary nearsThe last day to register to vote for the March 3 primary is Feb. 2, according to the Texas secretary of state’s office. Early voting runs from Feb. 17 through Feb. 27, with Feb. 20 being the deadline for applying for a mail ballot.

A Royal ‘Hang-up’ in Dallas...

It’s usually a “ho-hum” thing when my Uncle Mort calls. If it’s about business, I make sure to “think monkey” in front of it.Recently, his “jabber” included details of his “blind hog luck” while fetching groceries from the thicket’s general store.

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Democrats Talarico, Crockett set first debateThe first debate in the state’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is set for Jan. 24 in Georgetown, The Dallas Morning News reported. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Round Rock are vying for the nomination.

PASTOR’S CORNER

Where Does My Help Come From?( Note: This column is written by a different Littlefield pastor for the Leader-News each week. The columns are published on this page on Wednesdays.)“I lift my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?

Looking Back at 2025...

As the hours of 2025 dwindled to single digits, Americans FINALLY heard a new sports expression that is NOT likely to catch on.

Letters To The Editor

Happy New Year!We had a fantastic December thanks to all of our wonderful Lamb County citizens! From our Tree Lighting and Live Nativity to our Lighted Christmas Parade and Christmas Bash, it was a magical time of celebration.

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New laws taking effect in New YearA spate of new laws took effect on Jan. 1, The Dallas Morning News reported. Here’s a brief summary of the most notable new laws now in force:• County sheriff’s offices are now required to cooperate with U.S.