From ‘Leave Us Alone’ to ‘Let Us Handle It’

Texas has always had a simple philosophy about government. Austin should leave us alone and let local communities handle their own business. The state set the guardrails, but it didn’t try to steer every decision.

Carry the Lesson

Editor’s note: The Mental Health Matters column is written by a layperson, not a mental health professional.The information is gathered from personal experiences and research.

Hanging Out

There are two, true tests for how solid your marriage is – Covid-19 and hanging wallpaper together.

Museum Matters

On May 12, 2026 it will be one hundred years since Dublin paved its streets with brick. In this article I want to share the process they went through preparing for and getting the streets paved with the red Thurber brick.

Path of the Twins

They were twins though not identical. The firstborn, by only seconds, came out red and hairy with reddish hair and was duly named Esau, which means “Red.

Why Did Jesus Tell Peter to Put Away His Sword?

“Because Jesus didn’t want Peter to turn the garden into a pirate movie scene!” says Noah, 8. “And Peter was probably better at catching fish than fighting soldiers.”When the soldiers came to arrest Jesus, Peter grabbed his sword and cut off the ear of Malchus, the high priest’s servant.

Fenceline Chatter

Master Gardener Plant Sale Features Texas Natives Erath County gardeners who want to include native plants in their landscapes are in luck. The Erath County Master Gardeners (ECMG) spring plant sale, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, will feature many varieties of Texas natives and adapted plants.

Berry’s Picks

Cost To Make Hay in 2026With the ridiculously high fertilizer and fuel prices, hay production will be an expensive endeavor this year. We are fortunate that most everyone got their hay lots filled up pretty well last year.

On Down The Line

Luby’s. Bryce’s. Wyatt’s. Piccadilly.All cafeterias. Many gone. If you grew up in the South in the 50s, 60s, or 70s, odds are you had a favorite tray of food at your favorite cafeteria.For those of us in Ashdown, Arkansas, it was Luby’s in Texarkana.

When Busy Becomes Too Much

Editor’s note: The Mental Health Matters column is written by a layperson, not a mental health professional.The information is gathered from personal experiences and research.