Faces & Places

“It has been demonstrated that morons and high-grade imbeciles make most excellent cannon fodder.

O Holy Night

Author’s note: this essay was published on Christmas week in 2019 and is one of the most popular essays I’ve ever written. I felt called to share it again on this Christmas week and I hope the lyrics touch you as deeply as they continue to touch me. “O holy night! The stars are brightly shining.

JODY NIX CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF PLAYING MUSIC

“I was born to play music. Country Music. Western Swing. It moves me, moves my soul. If I hear those fiddles start playing with a good steel guitar and good rhythm section my ears perk up. That’s what I’m known for: a driving Texas dance beat. I want those people to dance to my music.

Merry Pandemic Christmas

“Away, in a manger,” the traditional hymn begins. A baby was born to change the world and has. Whether you know the story of the birth of Jesus or not, His influence and teachings have impacted human existence in ways that would otherwise be unimaginable.

CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

Are you feeling a bit like Charlie Brown this Christmas? One of the most well-known comic strip characters ever, Charlie Brown shares his holiday blues with his friend Linus in the holiday special A Charlie Brown Christmas.

My Farewell Story

I have really enjoyed being able to write articles for the newspaper, but I am moving away and will not be able to continue. Christians frequently have different views, so I appreciate your kindness in letting me express mine.

Old Glory News

Here we are in Christmas Week, and things have not changed here. Still have to stay in and nothing going on to talk about. Some are going to have a big Christmas and others are not planning anything due to all the illness. I wish everyone the best that can be.

Editorial: A hard-fought year

The past year has seemingly brought endless challenges, both for the cattle industry and the entire nation. The coronavirus, social unrest and political divisiveness have dominated news headlines for most of the year.

Fisher County Gin Reports

As of Monday, December 14, 2020, the Rotan Gin has ginned 5,587 bales. The Longworth Ginin Roby has ginned 4,121 and they have approximately 3,000 left to gin.

Fisher County Sheriff Report

Fisher County Sheriff’s Office received (47) 911 calls, (14) reports of stray livestock, assisted other agencies on (1) calls, and (35) other calls for service. Fisher County EMS responded to (16) emergency calls and (5) non-emergencies.