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St. Martin Hosts Mobile Food Pantry

Misty Holler Staff Writer

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 05:00

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church now hosts a monthly food truck for the community.

Governor Abbott Announces Phase One To Open Texas, Establishes Statewide Minimum Standard Health Protocols

News Staff

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 05:00

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.

Harvey Martin and I enjoyed the Class in College!

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 05:00

As I was reading a “secondary” newspaper (Dallas Morning News) in our household, I spotted a headline that stated, “African American Studies Approved,” and I was immediately transported back to my younger days at dear ol’ East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas.

How Should Millennials Respond to Market Decline?

News Staff

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 05:00

The coronavirus crisis has unsettled every age group, as we are all worried about our health and that of our families and communities.

What and Where is COLLEGE MOUND?

Don Themer

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 05:00

For as long as I can remember, before he died, my Grandpa Themer would drive by a location about a mile out of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and say to me, “There is ‘College Mound,’ location of a fairly renowned college from 1890—1922, and still being utilized as the ‘Kingfisher College Chair’ at the...

Meet TARA TORRES

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 05:00

Tara Torres hails from Wichita Falls, Texas, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Education.

Local Neighborhood Hosts Drive-by Water Balloon War

Misty Holler Staff Writer Photos Courtesy Of Traci Overbey, Jeff Hoover, Nikki Niles And Brandy Mckown

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 05:00

As kids in the area have been restless due to the stay-at-home orders in place, neighborhoods all around town have been working to creatively engage residents while maintaining social distance and safety.

Most Texas Voters Think Coronavirus Will Be Contained “In The Next Few Months,” UT/TT Poll Finds

Ross Ramsey Texas Tribune

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 05:00

Texas voters are concerned about the coronavirus and believe it presents a serious crisis, and they are deeply worried about the economy, unemployment and the health care system.

Did You Know There is “LIFE” Under The City of Dallas?

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 05:00

On a vacation/anniversary trip, compliments of our “boys and their families,” nearly two years ago, we took a tour of the city of “Hot Springs” and heard the story about “tunnels” under their city.

Being Left-Handed: Challenge or Advantage???

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 05:00

Growing up in small-town Forney in the 1950s, my sister and I were quite often “playmates,” since the neighborhood was not large. Needless to say, since we were fairly close in “years on earth,” we quite often “needled” each other about who had more various abilities.