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Body Really, I plan to make this column funny again… soon! Of course (as I’ve written previously), some folks have never realized my articles were supposed to be funny.

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfi res to roast hot dogs and toast...

Body One of Andy’s fondest memories is early morning coffee with his Mom. Coming in from doing farm chores, he would find her pouring for both of them.

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Body Mr. Barber, I am the Public Information Officer for the Wills Point Volunteer Fire Department.

Body Hmmm…evidently an often-thought-about and frequently asked question. Along with many other thought-provoking ones, like ‘If a baby dies, does that infant go to heaven automatically and will that child be that age for eternity?’

Body Until last week, I had a fluffy white beard. This was the first time I’d ever let it grow for more than two weeks.

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas.

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Body Have you ever watched a volleyball game and witnessed an entire team suddenly duck under the net and join the other team? Gasping for a breath of hope that isn’t there, they had finally thrown up their hands in despair and crossed to the other side of the net.