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By the time I completed a dozen trips around the sun, the notion had become ingrained in me that certain possessions were needed; no, were essential; no, were vital for self-actualization as a maturing male.

Last week First Husband and I drove to Dallas. This was not a pleasure trip, but a doctor’s appointment. He’s a great doctor and I really like him, but I swear, if we have to go back to Dallas again ever I might have to smack somebody.

Dear Editor, Why doesn’t the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court care as much for county roads, a potential increase to our tax base, as themselves and employees relative to pay increases. One particular road in dire need is the road to New Hope Cemetery in Pct.

For those who don’t keep up with the news, recently in north Texas, there have been eight school superintendents who have announced they are quitting or retiring immediately or at the end of the school year.

On Jan. 18, the Safe Outdoors Dog Act went into effect in the state of Texas. According to the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), the Safe Outdoors Dog Act is a law governing the restraint of outdoor dogs by:

I have a confession to make. I’m still trying to put away our outdoor Christmas décor. It seems that every time I get started, it either rains, or another cold front blows through.

Years ago, songwriter Mac Davis penned the lyrics to a song about a tiny orphan girl who evidently longed to experience being loved. In the song, “Whoever Finds This, I Love You”, she writes a note containing those words, and it into the wind.

This was the “runner-up”for the back of my Mama’s funeral program this past February. My siblings and I appreciate your attendance at this celebration of the life of our Mama, Wanda Sipes.

Dec. 10: The Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce is holding a Christmas Bicycle Drive. Monetary donations are also accepted. New bicycles can be dropped off at the Chamber Pavilion, Grand Saline, on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bicycles will be accepted until Dec. 10.

Earlier this month, James Tiberius Kirk, Captain of the Starship Enterprise, and otherwise known as William Shatner, ventured where few have gone before — into outerspace. Not in his official capacity as a senior Star Fleet officer, mind you, but as a civilian just like you and me.