From the Editor: Four-legged friends
Bill Hancock Managing Editor BHancock@CherryRoad.com As I sat down to write my FTE this week, I had a few thoughts about pets. First, please make… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
Governor, ghost towns, and generosity
Gary Karschner shortcake56@verizon.net I saw where Governor Abbott and the state law makers passed a bill that to me is utterly foolish. They agreed to… Login to continue reading Login…
Abbott vs Patrick on property tax
Christopher Eric Baecker professormetal@chrisbaecker.com>= Gilbert Garcia recently criticized Governor Greg Abbott in the San Antonio Express-News for his lack of leadership in the current property… Login to continue reading Login…
More stuff and the price of a burger
Gary Karschner I spoke last week about possibly compiling a book of my ‘Stuff’ articles. I have to say the acts of support from you… Login to continue reading Login…
Just Tired
Melinda Clements I sat on the edge of my dad’s bed as he lay dying of cancer. He didn’t have much time and for some… Login to continue reading Login…
FTP: Free agent and the last recital
Gary Karschner shortcake56@verizon.net his Sunday was my last Sunday to preach at the ‘Biggest Methodist Church’ in Miles. I am now an official ‘free agent’… Login to continue reading Login…
Echoes of the Great Recession
Bradly Bundrant MD, MPH HAWC4RC.org. In a memorable scene from the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the customers of the Bedford Falls bank crowd into… Login to continue reading Login…
Sweets, scents, and Lent
Gary Karschner shortcake56@verizon.net Just a thought for those of you who are giving something up for Lent. The tradition of sacrificing an item or items… Login to continue reading Login…
Culture of Excellence and Caring
Rural Texas and the small towns with long histories which dot Central and West Texas are in danger of being swamped. I do not mean that there will be too much water, but I want to highlight the important fact that this area is undergoing a very large in migration of residents.
From the Pastor
The other day a couple of friends of mine told me how their daughter refers to screwdrivers (the tool not the beverage). Think about this for a moment and see if you can figure it out. When her dad asked her to hand him a screwdriver she said “do you want the plus or minus one?” Figure it out? This is how the entire family refers to screwdrivers still today. Took me a moment, but I finally got it. You?