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“Practice what you preach”

“Practice what you preach”

“Practice what you preach”

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Body THOUGHT FORTHEW EEK with Pastor Kim NorwoodPresident Dwight D. Eisenhower once said,“Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to pass in the heart of America.
So many pictures, so few names

So many pictures, so few names

So many pictures, so few names

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Body The 501Photographs are a thing of the past.True, all mankind is drowning in pictures of mankind. You yourself have a jillion on your phone. Right?But they don’t count unless you print them. My opinion.
In a word, community

In a word, community

In a word, community

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMChange is hard for me. Obviously: my employer has remained the same since 1978 upon college graduation.
Cornyn reverses filibuster stance

Cornyn reverses filibuster stance

Cornyn reverses filibuster stance

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate’s filibuster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should pass with a simple majority, the San Antonio Express-News reported.
An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing

An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing

An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing

Kelley Shannon
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body COMMENTA R Y | CONTACTSunshine week 2026 in TexasAs we watch over our government, it’s often about the money.Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects and employee pay? Can we view government contracts with outside organizations?
The 501

The 501

The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body COMMENTARYMy daddy wasn’t much of a wheeler-dealer. Me, I got the not-a-wheeler-dealer gene.Mother always said Daddy actually liked giving the other guy the best end of the deal. Daddy walked on high moral ground.Not me. I’m just not a good haggler. I’ll admit it.
Love in the time of conflict

Love in the time of conflict

Love in the time of conflict

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COM“For anything to be good, truly good, there must be love in it. I’m not even sure I know fully what that means, but the older I get, the more I believe it.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

With Pastor Kim Norwood
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body THOUGHT FOR THEFootprints in the snowFor the first couple of days after experiencing the freezing temperatures and snowfall of last week, I did what most of you did, I stayed inside and stayed warm.
Who thinks ahead?

Who thinks ahead?

Who thinks ahead?

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body COMMENTARYThere’s an art to staying ahead of whatever.Somebody somewhere at this very moment is thinking ahead — designing bikinis and shorts and sandals with summer weather in mind. How do they do it?Maybe the trick is to work in an opposite hemisphere.
NUTSFORNUTELLA? A batch of Chocolate-Hazelnut Cookies will help you celebrate Valentine’s Day in a sweet, thoughtful way. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

NUTSFORNUTELLA? A batch of Chocolate-Hazelnut Cookies will help you celebrate Valentine’s Day in a sweet, thoughtful way. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Chocolate-hazelnut cookies ideal for Valentine’s Day

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMThe Heirloom KitchenANGELINA L aRUE I am often reminded how much people love cooking with Nutella. If you haven’t tried this creamy spread it is made primarily of hazelnuts, cocoa, and skim milk.
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