John Paul I, briefly serving, 'smiling' pope, is beatified

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday beatified one of his predecessors, John Paul I, a briefly serving pontiff who distinguished himself with his humility and cheerfulness, and whose abrupt death in his bedroom in 1978 shocked the world and fueled suspicions for years about his demise.

God Knows the Plans

The Lord will work out his plans for my life. Psalm 138:8 Rick Warren writes, “The purpose of your life is far greater than your personal fulfilment, your peace of mind or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career or even your wildest dreams and ambitions.

Find Me Standing

I never tire of timeless episodes of 'The Walton's,' and 'Little House on the Prairie.' I soak in the narrations, penned words of fictional characters, 'John Boy,' and 'Half Pint-Laura'.

Abbot holds meeting with ERCOT

Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) leadership to discuss the ongoing implementation of grid reforms to ensure continued reliability and stability.

PharmTX Research begins preventative covid study

PharmaTex Research, a clinical research facility in Amarillo, is aiming to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus with a new study that began in August and will conclude in November.

Hemp crops failing in Texas

The 2022 drought has proven hemp has proven advocates wrong about the drop being drought resistant. After assuring the Texas Legislature, who legalized hemp in 2019, that the crop was safe from drought, farmers are now abandoning the market.

Leaked Oath Keeper membership list reveals names

A leaked membership role of the Oath Keepers revealed the names of hundreds of U.S. law enforcement officers, elected officials and military members. The Oath Keepers have been accused of playing a key role in the Jan 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

A “Corny” Labor Day

In the state of Texas and under Texas law, most people between the ages of 18 and 20 are prohibited from obtaining a license to carry a handgun or carrying a handgun for self-defense outside their homes.

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