Opinion

Up to Here…

The Idle American Commentary By Dr. Don Newbury

Saturday, October 31, 2020

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.

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Keep Perspective...

News Staff

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

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.

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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…

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…

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)

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.

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