Essays from West of 98

George Washington’s favorite Bible verse might have been Micah 4:4. According to scholars, Washington quoted this verse almost fifty times in his correspondence.

Pecan production above expectations amid uncertain market

Texas pecan production appears better than expected, but market uncertainty amid the pandemic looms, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Larry Stein, Ph.D.

Self-Sufficient or Surrendered?

“You have well said, ‘I have no husband,’ 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one whom you now have is not your husband; in that you spoke truly.” (John 4:18 NKJV): Jesus and His disciples had just left Judea and were passing through Samaria.

DPS Announces Saturday Appointments through December

AUSTIN – At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing Saturday appointment availability through the end of the year.

Reader's Recipes

Cold Oven Cheese Pound Cake Submitted by Pat Porter - Hobbs. Texas 2 sticks butter 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese 6 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 stick oleo 3 cups sugar 3 cups flour • Cream butter, oleo, cream cheese. • Add sugar and beat well. • Add eggs, one at a time, and beat very well after egg.

Aspermont Council works with public toward citywide cleanup

The Aspermont City Council met last week where officials discussed options for addressing several dilapidated structures, and with strong community support and fundraising efforts, the city is anticipating the partnership with Texas Communities Group to make significant improvements during the next...

Cissa Dixon rides her way to the NBHA Texas State Championship

17-year-old Cissa Dixon will be heading to Waco this weekend, and in keeping with her pursuit of new experiences and meeting challenges head-on, she will saddle up for her first race at NBHA Texas State Championship Show on September 26-27.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

September 27 th Rehearsals for the 2020 Annual Community Cantata will begin at 4:00pm at First Baptist Church, Rotan.