A decade back the people at Parker County Center of Hope - who were already doing a great job helping fight poverty in our area - came up with an idea to take the battle to another level. They …
“Ban Democrat Chairs!”’ has been the battle cry of the Dunn/Wilks faction of the Republican Party of Texas for several House legislative sessions. This effort, closely aligned with …
Our good neighbors to the east just passed a law to put displays of The Ten Commandments in every classroom in all Louisiana public schools. No doubt, this will be the catalyst that returns Louisiana …
A Texas doctor, closing out a hectic week, hoped it to be his final medical appointment. He stared at a Q-tip that was devoid of cotton at both ends. “This Q-tip must have gotten …
Aunt Maude, wed to my Uncle Mort since Noah’s ark went into dry dock, says that her hubby regularly encounters premonitions while in dreamland. “When he says, ‘I’ll bet …
For the most part, handshakes, backslaps, hugs and teardrops--some joyously wept from grateful souls who achieved much, and some from others who barely sneaked by to graduate--now are part of …
In the growing-up years of long ago, close enough was usually good enough. Precision rules now, though, and “guestimates” that were acceptable then don’t pass muster now. We …
Most people know that metaphor means the government has you under surveillance, mostly without your knowing. Many may not know where the term originated. It came from the 1949 George Orwell …
The old hymn declares that we are marching to higher ground. Our prevailing culture, however, suggests otherwise. Consider a joke making the rounds at the turn of the century when the internet …
This is a backstory of “Touchdown Jesus” on the 50th anniversary of Notre Dame’s football faithful making the massive Hesburgh Library’s south wall mural better known than the …
Public education is an important facet of life in Parker County. Good schools are one of the major engines of the economic growth of our county. And while we might all feel “sticker …
With news of incivility, protests and disruption gobbling up radio and television air time and dominating front-page newspaper articles, many of us are in a state of perpetual tension. What will …
The Weatherford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted their annual event on Tuesday, April 23, at North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford. The DAR Good …
Long lines outside the primary election day polling sites are common here in Texas. Everyone knows what is to blame — those confusing ballot propositions. Voters frequently stated as they left …
Many tourist destinations claim to be “all things to all people,” but compared to Branson, MO, the rest of them miss the mark by a country mile. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, the …
The Good Book’s Chapter 6 of Matthew provides challenging specifics on living the good life, but verse three seems most daunting. It concerns the importance of maintaining a chasm …
Pennies, nickels, and dimes don’t get much respect. Most people will not bend down to pick up a lost penny. Many won’t bend down to pick up a nickel or a dime either. I still bend …
Enough already. The eclipse of April 8 has been smothered with coverage by both mass and social media. Americans--some who flail at things that go “bump” in the night--yearned for even …
The name “ Blackwood” has been as closely linked to Southern Gospel Music as ham and eggs to diners, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz to TV, and Tarzan and Jane to jungle movies. The family …
“I’ll Wear No Man’s Collar” -Davy Crockett First, I want to thank my supporters, those who voted for me and those who supported me prayerfully, financially, and in …
My wife, Susan, and I recently moved from Texarkana to Weatherford to be near some of our children and grandchildren. Since my retirement from the Navy in 2011 we both have been very involved in …
Are you planning to vote in person in the March 5 primary? Or in any election this year? If so, I know you want to keep the process simple and the line as short as possible. So as a poll worker for …
The upcoming Precinct 4 Constable election has 3-term Constable Scott Jones (VoteforScottJones.com) running for re-election against newcomer Jerry Stockon (JerryStockon.com). Let’s look at the …
In our mind’s eye, most of us old-timers recall taking on life in slow motion when contrasted with today’s starts, stops and swerves now endured by the masses by day and by night. If …
I have known Mike Olcott for years and am proud to call him my friend. I am dismayed at the mud being slung on this good man. Governor Abbott is supporting Mike because Glen Rogers has been part of …
