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State Capital Highlights

State Capital Highlights

State Capital Highlights

Vouchers could change homeschool landscapeThe passage of the state’s first voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum.
The Post Script - Planned Forgetfulness

The Post Script - Planned Forgetfulness

The Post Script - Planned Forgetfulness

I do a funny thing in the middle of June. I try to celebrate the summer solstice.I don’t do anything particularly romantic. If you have visions of me leaping over bonfire flames or dancing around a maypole wearing a flower crown or attempting to contact my inner goddess, you would be disappointed.

Kids Talk About God

“Jesus is the Word because through him all things are made,” says Jonathan, 8. “What he said became. Through the words of Jesus, the Earth and man were made. So, he is the Word.

Is God Dead?

Last week, standing with the Bible skeptic Michael on the common ground that science affords, we continued to look to the stars to see what we might learn. We have been looking for evidence that the universe had a beginning because if the universe had a beginning, then it had to have a Beginner.

Richland Springs Preservation Society

The Richland Springs Preservation Society held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, June 17th. There were 11 people attending the meeting. Franky Soto opened with prayer.Franky reported that the bank balance is $8900.

Down Memory Lane

60 Years Ago June 24, 1965Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sutton visited in Sanderson recently with their daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Reg Monroe and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Deaton and family. The Suttons report that the homes of their children were not damaged by the flood waters.Clyde V.
When Rocking Chairs Don’t Fit….

When Rocking Chairs Don’t Fit….

The Idle American

Many retirees-- even if admitting only to slowing down to a lower gear--have a difficult time finding rocking chairs that fit.Some don’t even try; count me in that group, with entry into my 89th year now but weeks away.

What we like to hear

Maybe it was my being laid up after knee surgery or my wife caring for me when I got home. Anyway, it brought me to the place of thinking about life and some of the things that are important.