The promise

Spring has brought the blessings of rain and the trauma of storms (twisters)in the past two weeks. Nature has her way of soothing us and scaring us.These are times, too, when the rainbow may grace the sky after such events.

Seasonal Limits

Living within seasons is not as simple as merely announcing our desire to do so. Last week, I observed that adjusting life to a seasonal-based approach would require adjustments over time.

Early voting underway in local elections

Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live.There are various ways to learn what is on the local ballot.

EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVES

While regular readers of this editorial column might find it difficult to believe that from time to time, I am occasionally struck with moments where I have nothing to say, as often my metaphorical soapbox has a catwalk.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning come visit with me awhile, it's early this morning Joe is still snoozing so I thought 'Hey I'll get up and visit with all my friends and enjoy the early morning!!!!!!It's chilly outside this morning, we got wonderful slow rain all day Saturday, it was wonderful.

Mike Blum: The Valley Superman

Mike Blum seems to be everywhere doing everything in the Rio Grand Valley. He lives in McAllen and knows all about the valley. He says the area covered by 11 states is smaller than the area covered by the Rio Grand Valley.

Bring on the aging

“I think I am only 57, but the paperwork does not back this up.

Living in Season

Several months ago, I shared my reluctance to make New Year’s resolutions around January 1. That newsletter actually sparked some interesting conversations with some friends and readers about the topic.

Panhandle Yellow Dirt Poetry

After graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in journalism, Wes Reeves of Amarillo got a job at a newspaper and wrote about Panhandle people. Ten years ago he started writing free verse poetry.“I have a lot of inspiration,” he says.

HERE’S TO RECOVERED BALLS

week’s editorial will come across as a bit of a backhanded compliment, I feel that in striving for balanced reporting, since I have so often condemned the Rotan City Council for actions in the past, it is important to share positive opinions when I have them.