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Keeping them happy
Keeping them happy
I read a book one time that was based on the theory that every leader has a constituency that must be satisfied in order to remain in power. You could almost compare this to feeding young calves out in the pasture with entrance bars that prevent the rest of the herd from eating while the favored calves can have access. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Pattern of abuse at Texas juvie facilities
Pattern of abuse at Texas juvie facilities
A federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported. At a news conference last week, Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general in the Justice Department’s civil rights division, said children held in those facilities are not receiving the treatment and rehabilitation they are supposed to get. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Be a light for others
Be a light for others
I went back to school on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Students will start back next Wednesday, Aug. 14. I’m so excited to get to know all of my students this year. Meet the Teacher will be held on Monday night, Aug. 12. I always enjoy meeting all of my students each year. I like to start building a relationship with them from Day 1 and see how much they grow throughout the year. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
First dates
First dates
A young neighbor just asked me if I remembered dating. I have been married for years, but I recall the excitement of first dates. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
PUC outlines consumer protection rules
PUC outlines consumer protection rules
As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especially during extreme heat. 07/25/2024 05:23 AM
Change
Change
Change. It’s something that can be embraced or frowned upon. 07/25/2024 05:23 AM
Foolishness
Foolishness
Lincoln said you can fool some of the people all the time, and all the people some of the time. The question for us is which category do we fall into on the question of school vouchers funded out of public funds for families that want to send their kids to private schools. 07/25/2024 05:23 AM
Trust in the Lord always
Trust in the Lord always
It’s hard to believe that the end of July is almost here. School will be starting before we know it. 07/25/2024 05:23 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
THE OLD CANDIDATE You see him nearly every day on TV. He’s OLD. 07/25/2024 05:23 AM
Overcoming the odds
Overcoming the odds
Let’s return now to those thrilling days of yesteryear when the Lone Ranger Rides again. The time was 1948 and the presidential election was underway. I remember as a young boy at the Cotton Gin Store listening to the men talk about this election for 10 years afterward. 07/17/2024 07:14 AM
Crazy Week
Crazy Week
Praise the Lord last week is finished. Don’t get me wrong - I enjoyed celebrating my infant daughter’s first birthday. 07/17/2024 07:14 AM
Abbott demands probe into power outages
Abbott demands probe into power outages
More than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why. The Austin American- Statesman reported Abbott has ordered the Public Utility Commission to conduct an immediate study into why the Houston area has again been hit by widespread power outages. 07/17/2024 07:14 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
This expression was originally a Chinese proverb, but as it happens now, it certainly applies to Americans in 2024. In fact, interesting is too mild a word; better said would be critical since that indicates a significant change to the status quo. Such is hopefully the case in November. It is almost inconceivable that the two major political parties in this country have devolved to the point of running Trump or Biden/Harris. But we are there. 07/17/2024 07:14 AM
Fire safety urged for Fourth of July
Fire safety urged for Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Always wanting more
Always wanting more
OBSERVANCES Bugs Bunny used to ask Elmer Fudd “what’s up doc”. The question is, why do things seem so out of control when in our mind, it did not used to be. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Monday, June 24 10A- Officer Warren out on a report of a public nuisance 3P- Officer Warren out on a public assist 4P- Officer Warren on an agency assist 5:30P- Officer Tinsley out on a report of a stranded motorist 7:09P- CPL Ashley, Officer Silas, and Officer Tinsley out on a report of suspicious activity 7:57P- CPL Ashley, Officer Silas, and Officer Tinsley out on an agency assist. Tuesday, June 25 1:58A- CPL Ashley out on a report of a missing person 2:05A- Officer Silas and Officer Tinsley out on a vehicle search. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
The term as currently used, explains using legal statutes as political weapons against an opponent. Doing so requires a considerable stretch of the imagination, not to mention bending the truth in order to paint its subject guilty as sin. 06/19/2024 03:01 PM
Compassion park view
Freestone County Reporter