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The power of a vote

The power of a vote

As we get closer toward election, I read the controversy about election fraud taking place and recall my experience with voting in five different Texas counties over my lifetime. In each of the voting places I encountered similar type administrators who were working as a public service and took their job seriously using great pains to ensure each procedure and question were properly performed. 10/11/2024 02:35 PM

The Lord is our strength

The Lord is our strength

Katy and I enjoyed our much-needed long weekend. I had three days off and she had five days off. The first nine weeks of school have flown by. Before we know it, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here. I love this time of the year. 10/11/2024 02:35 PM

State lawmakers to tackle soaring home insurance rates

State lawmakers to tackle soaring home insurance rates

Top state lawmakers plan to address soaring homeowners insurance premiums when they return to Austin in January for the next legislative session, according to the Houston Chronicle. The state’s insurance commissioner, Cassie Brown, told a Senate committee that home insurance rates increased last year by more than 21% statewide, twice the average increase in 2022. 10/11/2024 02:35 PM

Texans’ right to free speech is under attack…again

Texans’ right to free speech is under attack…again

Americans’ right to speak their minds is considered sacred, which is why we must fight to protect the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Citizens Participation Act. Both measures were carefully written with protection of the individual – the “little guy” – in mind. They’re designed to give a David a fighting chance if he finds himself in a legal duel with a Goliath. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM

Be on guard, stand firm in faith

Be on guard, stand firm in faith

Katy and I enjoyed going to Breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning. We love going every year. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM

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

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