Editor’s Message

It’s 9 a.m. Have you stepped on a Lego yet? Moms are tough people and pretty smart, generally speaking. Experience teaches you a lot. As moms, most of us learned valuable lessons early with her first child. Tidbits like ‘silence isn’t golden, it is suspicious.

Israel declares war on Hamas

Israel formally declared war this past Sunday against the Palestinian Hamas and ordered the complete siege of Gaza after the militant organization attacked several locations in Israel on Saturday.

Candy: a sweet history

My friend Debi asks, “Why do they call the little candy ‘fun sizes?’ Wouldn’t it be more fun to eat a big one?” Wow, Debi, what a flavorful question. Let me chew on that a little with my sweet tooth. Candy has been around throughout recorded history.

Learning Liberty at WTAMU

Originally published in the Canon, October 4, 2023 The latest poll by Gallup of Americans’ attitudes toward higher education is out, and the results should come as a surprise to nobody.

Government often breaks open record laws

Open records laws in Texas were adopted in 1973.

Editor’s Message

I found this and here is a big salute to the “Elderly.” The author is unknow. They call us “The Elderly.” We were born in and grew up in the 40-50-60s. We studied in the 60-7080s.

Old sayings

Remember that old saying “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush?” I thought about this today while chewing fried chicken. I don’t know what other birds are worth, but I had to pay for the chicken. Seriously, the quote goes back to ancient times.

Castro 4-H gears up for new season

A new year is about to begin for Castro County 4-H and there are a lot of important dates to keep track of. Current and potential members and volunteers are encouraged to register online at www.4-Honline. com. Upcoming events: Oct. 1-7 -National 4-H Week Oct.

Editor’s Message

On the lighter side, burning questions to ponder. If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2? Why do we press harder on the remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak? Why are you “in” a movie, but “on” TV? What was the best thing BEFORE sliced bread?

Superstitions

Throughout the ages, our forefathers – and foremothers too – have been told that certain things bring bad luck. My uncle got sick one time because he did not listen to the old poem that said “Leave fresh food out of the refrigerator, and you’re sure to vomit sooner or later.