Where are they now?...Cindy Cowan

Perryton has been a hotbed for the generation of productive citizens in its existence. Kids branching out from this small Texas town have made huge contributions in the world of engineering, healthcare, business, agriculture and science. However, the largest impact may be on the educational system.

High Plains Cotton Conference set Jan. 28

The High Plains Cotton Conference, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will be presented online Jan. 28, with programming running from 9-11 a.m. The program will be free to all, with sponsorship by FMC Corp. “We want to continue to provide our producers with the most updated...

Big Social Media Indulge in Stupidity

In a dangerous and globally distressing affront to free speech, social media giants have blocked President Donald Trump. World leaders, even those who despise the president, are outraged.

Camels Making a Comeback?...

The Geico insurance people had the chance to keep camels in front of folks, but lost 15 percent of their credibility when they chose a gecko instead of a camel for their mascot several years ago.

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

New House speaker lays out challenges The 87th session of the Texas Legislature opened Tuesday with COVID-19 encompassing every aspect of what the lawmakers do, according to new House Speaker Dade Phelan.

Amen or Awoman?

Is it "amen" or "awoman"? According to Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, it's both.

That ‘Doofus’ Feeling….

Purple is a color I am generally neutral about, but it has taken decades for me to elevate it from negative status. I’m guessing it barely made the grade for inclusion in those tiny boxes of crayons used down to the very last smidge by Early School first graders in 1944.

More Good News

Islamic terror has been trending down for five years. Some American officials said this would never happen. America has failed to properly fight terrorism, said former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton, so it "has spread, gaining countless new adherents."

Capital Highlights

New year can’t yet shake focus from COVID-19 It’s a new year, but the news out of the capital continues to focus on COVID-19.

Views from Around the Panhandle

A friend shared the following observations which really fit this year. —It’s weird being the same age as old people. —Life is like a helicopter.