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Sparkling wines can make special occasions even more enjoyable. That is why they’re generally reserved for big events that warrant toasts, like weddings or New Year’s Eve celebrations. But bubbly can be enjoyed at any time of year.

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The tech sector continues to experience record growth.

2020 Isn't Over Yet

This week in New York City, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was raised. I've watched the video several times, and it's like watching a train wreck -- I can't look away. As it was raised, many of the tree's lower limbs fell off, revealing incredibly large gaps.

Whistling a Happy Tune…

Many lessons awaited a baby born in 1935 on a dry land farm in West Texas’ Tom Green County. Jimmie Royce Keeling calls all of them “blessings.” That’s how he has sized up life so far, and it’s hard to dispute him. He’s shown dogged determination to give a heap more back than he’s taken away.

Capital Highlights

Readers share many tales of internet woe Rural Texans have a lot to say about the lack of broadband service in their communities. Since we covered the topic earlier this month, many readers have emailed to share their stories and pleas for help.

Local Briefs

Crisis Center shop not accepting donations The Panhandle Crisis Center’s Resale Shop is temporarily not accepting donations to the store in order to process an overstock of store merchandise. The store is still open to sell items.

The Climate Hustle

I hear that climate change will destroy much of the world. "There will be irreversible damage to the planet!" warns a CNN anchor. Joe Biden says he'll spend $500 billion a year to fight what his website calls an "existential threat to life." Really? I'm a consumer reporter.

Re-Visiting a Champion…

It is tempting—ever so tempting—to claim authorship of the headline introducing a column written a dozen years ago. To make such a claim, however, wouldn’t set well with my conscience, even if no libel charges took me to task.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Nov. 18, 2020, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Kimberly Randall, white female. No personal information was available. Last known address was Pampa. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Randall for issuance of bad checks.

Texas Press Association

Local, state leaders battle COVID surge, each other Texas topped 1 million COVID-19 cases as some counties reimposed restrictions that had been loosened after this summer’s spike.