Last week was a blur. Time is going too fast. The weather gods are predicting 103-degree temperatures for this week, and we have not had our first hurricane forecast yet. Summer is trying to rush …

Schools are out and it’s time for the summer vacation and trips. It’s time to get out of Dodge to recharge and enjoy some time away from home with the kids and family. It is all fun and …

There’s something very special about river fishing. I grew up a few miles from the Red River in Red River County and have fond memories of bank fishing along the river. I remember my dad …

Monday was Memorial Day, and I spent the weekend reflecting on my dad and his brother. Both were in the service — my dad in the Air Force for more than 20 years, my uncle in the Navy until his …

Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported. …

The last “Orphan Train” left New York City on May 31, 1929, bound for Sulphur Springs and points west ln the Lone Star State. Charles Loring Brace was a college-educated minister and social …

“They’re back” aren’t the words the class of 1995 (or 2026) will be hearing next year. They won’t be — back, at least for the most part. Where they will be is still, for many, in the …

As many of you know, we celebrated Memorial Day this week, which is an American holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May, and honors the men and women who sacrificed their lives while …

Monday was Memorial Day, and flags were flown everywhere to remember the federal holiday which is observed on the last Monday of May to mourn and honor all military personnel who died while serving …

The first command of the Bible is perhaps the only one that humanity has adequately fulfilled. It is found in Genesis 1:28 and reads, “God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the …

School is out, and Shepherd Chamber of Commerce joined with many other organizations to give scholarships to graduates last Tuesday. Altogether the total given was $103,170. It was a very …

Memorial Day is one of the most meaningful observances on our calendar. It is a time to pause and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Across East and …

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves.  Then in 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day …

“This is the party of Donald Trump." – Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)   I can recall when both major political parties actually stood for something and could/would walk the walk. …

I recently speed-read an article that posed a question, and a what seemed a reasonable response, on whether there are more outbreaks of various diseases or just more coverage, both social and through …

This past week was a very good one for me. I was fortunate to enjoy some great times on the water and in the woods with a couple of very good friends. There was a time when I was young when I judged …

It took Johnny Rutherford a decade to win his first Indianapolis 500, but on Memorial Day 1974 his dream finally came true. John Sherman Rutherford III was born in 1938 in Coffeyville, Kan., …

Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26. On the GOP side, the statewide runoffs are: U.S. Senate: John …

With summer upon us and kids of all ages at home, it is time to think about activities for kids, especially those (of any age) who will be left by working moms and dads for long periods of …

“Only you can prevent forest fires!” was the slogan Smokey the Bear often repeated years ago. The implication was that all forest fires are bad and are always to be avoided. For 100 years, …