Unity in Community

One of the greatest joys of a parent is teaching your child to ride a bike. There is trust, encouragement, and accomplishment involved. There is also frustration, yelling, tears, scrapes and bruises – mainly for the parent. Yet in the end the reward, independence and freedom, far outweighs the risk.

Fishing Brothers

Last month my precious husband took me on a “do nothing” weekend. We literally did nothing of importance the whole time and yet it will always hold a special place in my heart. We left Friday and headed to San Angelo where he had rented a small cabin by a creek.

Praying from a heavenly vantage point

And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. 1 John 5:15 While walking to post a letter this morning I was praying about certain needs in my life.

Vaccine super sites possible

Governor Greg Abbott says the state may partner with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to open two vaccination “super sites” in Dallas and Houston, and more could be on the way.

TFB signs 100th radio station

The Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network signed its 100th radio station, reaching the largest number of affiliates in the network’s 19-year history.

Ogallala Aquifer Virtual Summit set for Feb. 24-25

What are the major challenges in conserving groundwater in the Ogallala Aquifer region? What strategies are needed to help preserve this natural resource? What can be done to help sustain rural communities that depend upon irrigated agriculture for their local economy?

FUB announces ‘21 promotions

Plains Bancorp, Inc., holding company for First United Bank and Spirit Mortgage, announced the promotion of two employees on Tuesday. Phillip York, from Earth, was named an advisory director.

Scammers spoofing BBB phone number pose as Amazon

Scammers are using a main phone number for BBB Oakland, 866-411-2221 and claiming there was a fraudulent order, a problem with a credit card, an issue with a person’s account or any tactic that will fool people into giving up their personal information.