An Era Gone Too Soon…

The day’s twilight came with September at its best. My wife urged me to take Sailor, our rescue dog, on a walk around the block. So away we went, thankful for a cool breeze, gorgeous sunset and sidewalks.

Bad Policies Fuel Fires

"Mother Earth is angry!" says Nancy Pelosi in my newest video. "The debate is over around climate change!" says California Governor Gavin Newsom, smirking, strangely. They're eager to blame climate change for the wildfires in their state. I'm surprised they didn't say it causes COVID-19, too.

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Get your flu shot, governor says While scientists race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging everyone to get a flu shot. Texans need to do their part to keep moving forward the state’s recovery from the pandemic, the governor said.

Expensive Tastes?...

When someone suggests that life is difficult, there’s the temptation to ask, “Compared to what?” Actors dating back to Shakespeare have cited another comparison concerning the difficulty of making audiences laugh. They’ve said it thusly: “Dying is easy, comedy is hard.

We Must Bridge the Digital Divide

Temperature checks in the drop-off lane. Tape cordoning off every other desk. Teachers trying to learn new students’ names through facemasks and six feet of distance. A grid of classmates participating virtually on a projector screen. The school year just started, and already it’s unlike any other.

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Pandemic messes with Texas, prompts new message Even during a pandemic, it’s best to not mess with Texas.

Talk Versus Action

With less than two months left before the presidential election, polls in the swing states are tightening, and the focus is sharpening. Remember, it's not the total popular vote that determines the outcome of the presidential election but the final tally from the Electoral College.

‘Nut Glut’ and Light Up Ahead…

It quickly became the perfect storm, powerful enough to make strong men cry.

Take us back...Rollie Rinker

The story of Rollie Rinker is a true American success story. He originated from a very humble beginning and made a commitment at an early age to be successful in life. Success did occur and Perryton is all the better for it.

Texas AG warns about texting scam

Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Texans about scammers sending text messages that include a false package delivery notice and a fraudulent link.