Pints for polio

In 2016, when John Scott was a Rotary District Governor he presented the idea for a fundraiser to his home club, The Greater Big Spring Rotary Club. It was Pints for Polio where people pay a fee to sample beers.

Saving and Spending a Surplus

The Texas Tribune reported on January 9 that Texas lawmakers will have $188.2 billion available for the next budget after recordbreaking revenue growth. Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar provided the budgetary information.

Faces & Places

“Father God, you sent your Son to this earth that we may be one, and yet we fail so miserably. We look out for our own interests first and put your work last. We allow ourselves to be separated by jealousy and bitterness and misunderstanding. Forgive us for our failures.

Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises

A group of House Democrats is proposing a $15,000 raise for the state’s teachers and a 25% raise for other state employees by using some of the state’s record budget surplus.

Texas Public Information Act’s 50th anniversary an excellent time to strengthen the landmark law

Fifty years ago, responding to public demand in an era of reform, Texas enacted a sweeping law ensuring the people’s right to know about their government.

Community as Rural Revitalization

“Home is where the heart is.” It’s an old saying. I don’t know how far it dates back or who originated it, but it’s a phrase that gets tossed around to describe the inherent emotional connection a person has for their family and home. Sometimes, that is true.

2 Cents Worth

What a week, where do they go, January is almost over and I still haven't got done what I was supposed to have got done, but as Brfan my son says, 'Mom if you don't get it done don't worry about it, if you don't have another day you won't have to do it anyway!!!'

Echoes That Remain

For the most part, the subtropical zone in which we Texans live has four distinct climate patterns during the course of 365 days. We plan our wardrobes and activities, adjusting to nature as it obediently defers to Earth’s tilt on its annual trip around the Sun.

Raise up Radio

So many good things developed during the pandemic. One of them originated at the University of North Texas in Denton and is called Raise Up Radio.

Faces & Places

“Do you suppose, that part of the constant delight of Heaven, will be the ability to be truly thankful for every thing, no matter how miniscule?