Our Father’s Perfect Will

So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. (Luke 11:2 NKJV): Jesus gave us the Lord’s prayer when the disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray.

Local, state leaders battle COVID

Texas topped 1 million COVID-19 cases as some counties reimposed restrictions that had been loosened after this summer’s spike.

Old Glory News

Oh my, today (Sunday) is such a lovely day following the terrible sand storm we had yesterday. One would not know it is November out in a horrible wind like yesterday. It is hard to believe that next week is Thanksgiving already.

Letters to the Editor

Hello, Mr & Mrs. Hurt I've just received the Oct. 23rd Chronicle and read it thoroughly as usual. Thanks! Y'all are great at this! Wish I didn't live so far away now so that I could go visit in Rotan, as, I still am in touch with friends, too.

2 CENTS WORTH

Good morning, or I think it is this time change just wipes me out, the sunrises are so pretty but it sure does get dark at night quick!!!!! The farmers and ranchers are trying to get their wheat planted, maybe the will get some rain on it this week.

Faces & Places

“We are paying for, and even submitting to, the dictates of an ever-increasing, unceasingly spawning class of human beings who never should have been born at all.

The Power of Democracy

The first of my weekly essays appeared about three years ago, in early November of 2017. Since that time, I have endeavored to remain fiercely non-partisan and I will always continue to do so. I subscribe to the party of George Washington— none at all. These essays are about rural America.

Loblolly has been resurrected

Gary is a small town in Panola County near the county seat of Carthage. The high school in Gary has about 275 students.

Can it begin with us?

I always find it fascinating what triggers us. As an author and a columnist, I’ve learned to thicken my skin and brace myself for criticism. Anytime any of us put ourselves out there, whether we run for office, create something, or perform publicly, you must expect and accept criticism.

Check Your Mirrors

I am an election night freak. For a teacher, For a teacher, student of history and political science, and a current events junkie, I like to go where most sane people fear to tread on this Tuesday night in November every four years--with a cocktail of Twitter, Instagram, network, and cable news.