Sometimes technology breaks down when part of it works too well. The over-performing device in question is a set of wireless earbuds I got a few months ago.

It’s science — hearing bad grammar raises our stress levels. I always knew this implicitly, but a recent study from the University of Birmingham shows this explicitly.

In a recent conversation, a friend mentioned a college was to be built in West Dublin at one time. I remember Rich Cowan talking about that too, about 50 years ago.

Jan. 18, 1924 Have you stopped and asked yourself what your duty to Dublin is? Do you want to live in the best town in the state? Do you want it said of Dublin that it is a wide-awake and up and coming city! A place for men looking for business opportunities to locate! Then consider your duty! What is your duty? – It is the duty of every loyal Dublin citizen to keep talking and boosting constantly for Dublin.

Darrell Laxson grew up working on his dad’s car lot. “I would clean cars, work on engines, detail, and do all kinds of mechanic work,” he said.

“I wish for world peace.” The standard answer, or so it seems, of the contestants in the Miss America Beauty Pageant. What a noble, wonderful, most desired wish. Who wouldn’t want this world to be at peace? All nations ceased from war and conflict. Mankind finally working together despite differences, to accomplish the commo goal. Who doesn’t want this? I mean, really? I will tell you who: the devil, Mr. Satan himself. Diablo, that old serpent, who once was called Lucifer.

No ifs, ands, or buts… I disagree. If is a small word; yet it has big possibilities.

You can always tell when we are getting close to February because many folks start realizing their Private Applicator license is about to expire and that they are short on the required continuing education units required to keep their license. Several years ago, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) moved everyone’s expiration to February on the 5th year anniversary of their license.

The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are different for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’re hoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlooked and benefits others: volunteering.

Are you looking for a way be inspired to get healthy in 2024? Titan Fitness is hosting a Body Transformation Challenge Jan. 29-March 4.