All Ya’ll

According to Merriam-Webster, a colloquialism is “a local or regional dialect expression.” Another definition? Language that’s “unacceptably informal.”I’ve been accused of both—unacceptable and informal—sometimes separately, but usually together.

Tails of an adventure

Do you ever find yourself staring at a bunch of horse butts and realize your planning went wrong?After a hot day full of fun library and National Day of the Cowboy events, Paul and I were tired and thought, ‘We can just go find the trail ride instead of waiting for them at the park.

A desperate plea for help from Erath County Humane Society

My name is Serena, and I’m the director of the Earth County Humane Society—a small, privately run 501(c) (3) no-kill animal shelter located in Stephenville, Texas.I’m writing today with a heavy heart and a desperate plea for help.Our shelter was designed to house 30 dogs and 30 cats.

Faith: How Do I Live Without Fear? (Psalm 23:4)

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4).“When I am scared, God will help me,” says Joseph, age 7. “And if a burglar is coming into my house, God will protect us.

Faith: The Lion Who Looked Like A Lamb

I have always been fascinated, thrilled and amazed by this passage of scripture found in Revelation 5:1-6. It takes place in Heaven with the host of angelic beings, elders and whoever else is there, looking on as witnesses. One sits on the throne Who could be none other than God Almighty.

Berry’s Picks

Regional and State Pecan Show ResultsComanche County pecan growers did very well at both the Regional and State pecan shows. If you have paid any attention at all you will have noticed all trees, including pecan trees, have taken a very bad hit the last few years.

Just Peachy

There’s a rhythm to the seasons that you can feel in your bones when you grow up in a place like southwest Arkansas.

The need for hope

(Editor’s note: this column may contain spoilers about the new Superman movie.)‘Man, I can’t believe they didn’t even use a real dog!” I complained before getting ready to go watch the new Superman over the weekend.Paul responded it would be difficult for a real dog to fly, but I still wasn’t a fan.

Museum Matters

If you have ever driven down Park Street past the library, the log cabin and the grist mill, you have probably wondered why the street didn’t just go across the railroad tracks and join Park Street in South Dublin. As a matter of fact, it once did.In the Nov.

Senior Living: Medicare changes its telehealth service rules

Toni:I have been researching the changes to Medicare’s telehealth services over a computer video service that I saw on the news recently.