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Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
I really don’t know where to start. Recent days have been really difficult for me. I am in the midst of a struggle that has taken me down a …
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By Paul Nachtigall
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7/26/22
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They say that age is just a number, so I suppose churning out my thousandth column with this writing might be comparable to a yawn, wry smile or the lame joke about the needle’s question to the …
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By Dr. Don Newbury
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7/26/22
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Hello Toni:
I am turning 64 soon and have not started receiving my Social Security check. I am still working full time but do not have company benefits. I am confused because I do not have Social …
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By Toni King
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7/23/22
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How would you answer the question “What are the important events in your life?” If you had to write this down right now, what would you write? I would venture to guess that it would not …
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By Rick Kraft
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7/23/22
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I was visiting a Kiwanian friend who graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1945. I was telling him about our upcoming 60th reunion. He said that Fredericksburg was a tiny community back then, …
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By Gary Griffin
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7/19/22
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The late Dr. Robert L. Smith and Ethelyn Hughes Smith, his bride, fell short in precious few areas of life, but when they did, it was never by intent. By a few weeks in each case, they missed a 70th …
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By Don Newbury
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7/19/22
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First in a series of reflections on student life at West Texas A&M University.
The core function of any University is to satisfy student aspirations for a rewarding professional and personal …
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By Dr. Walter Wendler
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7/16/22
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Thomas Wolf, the author who insisted that we can’t go home again, got it wrong. One can indeed do so, but “home” may hardly be recognizable, and/or--truth to tell--noticeably …
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By Don Newbury
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7/12/22
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This occasion could have and probably already has happened in almost any town, including Pampa, Texas. As you know, I am now in my mid 80’s and my columns talk about what has happened in the …
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By Gary Griffin
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7/9/22
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A recent incident occurred at the FREEDOM MUSEUM, and as President of the Museum Board, 1 am required to address it. I will preference my response with a few facts pertinent to the issue. When the …
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7/9/22
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Hello Toni,
Recently a local news channel exposed a “granny scam” which stole $thousands from an elderly woman who thought her adult daughter had been kidnapped. This is the second …
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By Toni King
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7/9/22
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“I don’t need all of your drama!” Why would a person say this? Is there someone you think of when you read this line? Would you like more or less drama in your life tomorrow?
Do …
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By Rick Kraft
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7/9/22
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Dear Readers:
Have you ever endured the unpleasant experience of someone criticizing or ridiculing your food choices? One day at lunch, the dietitians were enjoying a party and dining on cheesy …
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7/7/22
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As you age you may slow down -- whether it is from obesity, arthritis, declining muscle mass or chronic health problems. But whatever the cause, it’s generally agreed that it is not a good …
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Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Mike Roizen
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7/5/22
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We’ve all heard of the futility of trying to take “country” from rural lads after they’ve moved to town, and the same likely applies to attempts to take “clown” …
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By Dr. Don Newbury
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7/5/22
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Hey Taylor: My husband and I are trying to figure out some savings goals for the future and don’t really know where to start. House, retirement, new car, rainy day fund, etc. Any guidance? - …
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By Taylor Kovar
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7/2/22
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West Texas A&M University has recently deepened its partnership with our region’s community colleges and is committed to engaging rural areas with smaller populations. In addition, we are …
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By Dr. Walter Wendler
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7/2/22
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If you want to start a revealing conversation ask the question, “If you could witness only one event in the history of mankind, what event would it be?” Many events jump into my mind, …
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By Rick Kraft
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7/2/22
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Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
One of the things that I am backing away from at this time is watching the news. I know that they are only reporting what is taking place around …
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By Paul Nachtigall
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6/28/22
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My phone pulsated with excitement that could be attributed to my Uncle Mort’s recent spate of news, both good and bad.
I asked for the good news first.
“You ain’t gonna …
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By Dr. Don Newbury
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6/28/22
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