The best holiday since sliced bread

November begins the holiday season, but we don’t need to wait until the end of the month to celebrate. Although Thanksgiving is in my top seven holidays of all time, let’s all remember to honor one of the most delicious holidays of the year: National Sandwich Day.

Court talks fire engine, CR 180

In a busy agenda, commissioners court tackled a slew of items at their Monday, Oct. 23 meeting. Erath County Emergency Manager Chris Brooks addressed the court on the purchase of a new fire truck for Erath County Volunteer Fire Rescue.

Where Are They Now?

Becca Mendez grew up watching her family members work as first responders. “My dad was a firefighter and then my oldest brother is a cop, and my other brother was military police,” she said. “Being a first responder is just something I’ve grown up around.

Letter to the Editor

Early voting for the Nov. 7 Election starts on October 23. Here is a little background on the last four Proposed constitutional amendments.

Dim skies and noisy neighbors

Have you ever found the perfect place only for it be overrun with hundreds of kids with musical instruments as the sun is blotted out of the sky? Well, Wyndi and I ran into a couple with this very specific housing problem this weekend.

Where Are They Now? John Norback

Ever since he graduated, John Norback has been working weekends, holidays and long hours. Now a mechanic at the Dynamic Mechanic in Stephenville, he finally has time to relax and enjoy time with his family.

God Goes Before

God goes before us. The scriptures tell us so. Probably the most well-known passage to plainly spell it out is Exodus 13:21.

Match made in Heaven

Is it a match made in heaven? Your heart begins to flutter and you get a spring in your step. This just might be that special someone. Fondness becomes affection as you dare to hope. Will this finally be the one at your side for the rest of our life? You seek assurance of a lasting commitment.

Get by with a little help...

“So if we’re thinking of getting married, when should we get married?,” Wyndi asked me innocently more than a year ago. “I think it should be October,” said 2022 Paul. “My grandpa always believed that you should plan good events around the days that bad events happened.

Library Log

Schedule At A Glance Thursday, Oct. 12 ■ Toddler Time for 6 months to 24 months: 10 a.m. ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. The library is still seeking volunteers to help with packing boxes for its upcoming renovation project. Call to sign up for a time, date spot.