Faces & Places

“ When we awaken each morning, we see around the globe what appear to be Fascism’s early stirrings: the discrediting of mainstream politicians, the emergence of leaders who seek to divide rather than to unite, the pursuit of political victory at all costs, and the invocation of national greatness...

Brother Harold

What draws us to people?I think about those individuals whom I have held in high regard, whether personal connections or well-known figures from history or entertainment.Many of them are long gone, but recently one such soul agreed to sit down and visit with me.

A cheerleader for reading

Kathy L. Murphy of Hawkins has been promoting book reading for a quarter of a century. She started a book club called THE OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL PULPWOOD QUEENS AND TIMBER GUYS BOOK CLUB that became one of the largest in the world.

2 Cents Worth

Beautiful morning in Aspermont, Texas, this morning, I've outside walking around and enjoying the early morning. My moon plants are in full bloom early but when the sun hits them they go away.

Carol's Kitchen

PIE PUMPKINSI noticed the little pie pumpkins are in, some of you wanted to know how I fix my fresh pumpkin.I buy the little pie pumpkins now I can't handle the big ones anymore.

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor I grew up in a small community of approximately 11,000 people, where everyone knew one another and looked out for one another, much like the friendships and relationships that exist in Roby and Rotan. We took pride in our community, fighting for what was right and just.

Sweet it is

I’m a snacker. I would have fought my momma for the corner piece of a chocolate cake.When I hear the word “snack” I visualize childhood, waking up from a nap and being rewarded for taking one.

Faces & Places

“You Americans are so gullible.No, you won't accept communism outright, but we'll keep feeding you small doses of socialism until you'll finally wake up and find you already have communism. We won't have to fight you. We'll so weaken your economy until you'll fall like overripe fruit into our hands.

Old Glory News

We were so Blessed, we got rain and it was so nice, such a beautiful slow rain. It all soaked in. We got a little over three and one half inches and it was so slow and it sure filled those big cracks in our yard; due to the long drought. We gave the Lord a big Thank You.

Health Insurance Options for Early Retirees

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m going to retire in a few months and need to get some temporary health insurance until I can enroll in Medicare at age 65. What are my options?