In a word, community

Sue Jane Sullivan Change is hard for me. Obviously, my employer has remained the same since 1978 upon college graduation.

ARMCHAIR POLITICKING

Contrary to the consensus of the social media surfing club, casting their digitized stones of hypocrisy, I am not aggravated by the outcome of the March Primaries, especially as it relates to local races.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor I appreciate the citizen who voiced his concerns with the wind turbines, solar farms, and data centers that are appearing all over the area. I too would love to have the quiet, rural lifestyle continue uninterrupted. It is quite pleasant.But I am afraid we face a paradox.

Early Voucher Data Raises a Question: WHO IS THE PROGRAM REALLY FOR?

When the debate over school vouchers dominated the Texas Capitol, Texans were told vouchers were the answer to failing schools.We were told they would help low-income students trapped in struggling public education systems.We were told public school families were asking for a way out.

TEXAS TOFFEE

TEXAS TOFFEE is a candy store in Plano. “The root of toffee is butter, sugar and nuts,” says owner Koree Webb. “So, I have three different kettles, which is quite an upgrade from the way we used to do it by hand. The kettles really help us cook and we have people come in just to see the process.

Faces & Places

“Kindness isn’t just a trait; it’s your best beauty secret! It’s like your daily dose of glow-up, adding that extra sparkle to your already fabulous self. So, keep spreading those good vibes like confetti because kindness never goes out of style.

A little help from my friends

Upon the occasion of turning 70 this week, I am turning to some of my literary friends whose words continue to serve as companion and counsel.Augustus McCrae (Gus) in Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryIt ain’t dying I’m talking about, it’s living.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

~ Plato, Theaetetus TRANSLATION:What you feel, notice, or think at first glance is not the same thing as what you actually know. Impressions are not facts..THINKING POINT:Plato wrote this as a warning about trusting appearances. Perception is what hits you in the moment.

TEXANS URGED TO HEED TRAVEL WARNINGS ABOUT MEXICO

Texans planning to travel to Mexico or currently visiting there are urged to closely follow warnings from the U.S. Department of State, which advises U.S. citizens to not travel to the states of Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa and Tamaulipas.

I’M ASKING QUESTIONS WHILE YOU HAVE THE ANSWERS; WITH THE FUTURE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER

I would like to share a fact that some of you may have forgotten and others still may not know, yet it is one that affects the words that follow, while also creating a surreal landscape for the author and the reader alike.