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Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger
Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger
Texas 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 two-term representative, including four who dropped their own bids for speaker. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM
Sands of time
Sands of time
There is an old protest song from the 1960s by Buffalo Springfield with the phrase “there’s something happening here, but it is not exactly clear” that is appropriate to the times we find ourselves in today. What is happening today can be classified as modernization and the waves from it are reverberating around the world and in every area of the planet there is a different reaction. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM
Border patrol faulted in Uvalde shooting
Border patrol faulted in Uvalde shooting
A 200-page report from the Department of Homeland Security faulted U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the Uvalde school shooting in 2022, concluding they “failed to establish command and had inadequate training” in one of the deadliest classroom attacks, The Dallas Morning News reported. 09/20/2024 02:27 PM
The Lord is always with us
The Lord is always with us
Fairfield’s Homecoming was Friday so it was a busy day. Angelina Cobb was crowned the 2024 FHS Homecoming Queen this year. 09/20/2024 02:27 PM
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Misinformation can influence voters; correction is vital. In a recent letter, reader El Sellers made several claims against the Biden administration. 09/20/2024 02:27 PM
Goldilocks and the bears
Goldilocks and the bears
What’s the real meaning of the fairy tale about Goldilocks? To be frank (although Frank is not my name), “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is more confusing than a stop sign on a roller coaster track. First, you gotta accept that a bear family owns a fancy two-story deep in the woods. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
DAR promotes Constitution Week
DAR promotes Constitution Week
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor of this foundational document of national governance. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
Bitcoin and Alderman’s country store
Bitcoin and Alderman’s country store
I was watching a movie the other day and heard a phrase that it would do well for all of us to remember. A financial wizard was asked what principles he used and he said ,“A reasonable rate of return.” Most financial scams are built around the theory of “an extraordinary rate of return.” I remember old-timers used to say the fastest way to double your money was to fold it over and put it back in your pocket. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
Don’t be anxious about anything
Don’t be anxious about anything
It’s getting very busy again. I feel like there isn’t enough time in the day sometimes. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
New Texas laws now in effect
New Texas laws now in effect
It took some time, but a set of new laws and rules passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023 went into effect on Sept. 1, the Houston Chronicle reported. Prominent among these are the SCOPE Act, or Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act, which tightens restrictions for online users younger than 18. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
Right thing doesn’t always win trophies
Right thing doesn’t always win trophies
Willie Nelson sings “gee ain’t it funny how time slips away”. Karen and I attended a gravesite services the other day and noted that we were the oldest people there. Always before someone from the previous generation would be present, but that time has come and gone. 08/29/2024 11:49 AM
Nursery rhyme revisit
Nursery rhyme revisit
As I get older, I try to learn something every day. That’s not always possible, because some days I just watch reruns. 08/29/2024 11:49 AM
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Let there be light
The Freestone County Historical Museum Board of Directors is very pleased to announce to the community that flash lights are no longer needed to read our display signs. On Saturday Aug. 08/29/2024 11:49 AM
State’s power grid again reaches record demand
State’s power grid again reaches record demand
The dog-day heat wave has sent power demands to new records, the Austin American-Statesman reported. With much of the state enduring an excessive heat warning, power demand peaked at 85,559 megawatts last week, breaking a record set last August. 08/29/2024 11:49 AM
Keep our eyes on Jesus
Keep our eyes on Jesus
Katy and I love our weekends and getting to relax a little bit. We do have some work to do on the weekends, but we try to make some time for each other without having to do other things. We enjoyed dinner together on Friday night and a much needed weekend. 08/29/2024 11:49 AM
Pandemic relief funds for schools to end
Pandemic relief funds for schools to end
Texas public schools received more than $19 billion in pandemic relief funds over the last four years, but that pipeline of cash will largely end on Sept. 30, The Texas Tribune reported. 08/14/2024 08:57 PM
Press on toward the goal
Press on toward the goal
Wow! Where did the summer go? It is off to another busy start with the school year. We had Meet the Teacher on Monday night and then the first day of school was yesterday, Aug. 08/14/2024 08:57 PM
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