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One of the hardest realities in both business and athletics is knowing when to change direction. Markets shift, customer needs evolve, and strategies that once produced results suddenly stall.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article first appeared in the Washington Examiner. “Families will be hurt.

About the government shutdown: The thing that Democrats wanted was to negotiate for better health care insurance for citizens. Republicans left.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on the life and influence of Charlie Kirk and the impact he made inspiring young people across America. He often said, “I want to be remembered for courage for my faith.” His boldness in defending truth and standing firm in his beliefs serves as a powerful reminder that we should never be afraid to live out and share what the Lord has called us to do.

Whether in sports, business, or education, teamwork is the heartbeat of success. Too often, when we talk about building teams, the focus is on strategies, talent, or performance metrics.

Dear Editor: Citizens opposing the Grand Saline Creek Reservoir Project spoke at the Aug 19 Canton City Council meeting, citing a lack of transparency to citizens by Canton officials while pursuing the project. In addition, several speakers presented evidence showing incorrect, incomplete and misleading information that had been posted by the city on their website one week prior.

From 2022 to mid-2025, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) received nearly 200 scam reports and over 10,000 business complaints related to online gambling and gaming. Some scam reports involved outright theft, while business complaints showed a pattern of unclear terms and consumer misunderstandings.

Change is rarely comfortable. For some employees and athletes alike, it feels like an unwelcome disruption, no matter how well it’s explained or supported.

The end of the First Called Special Session of 2025 is in sight, but the Texas Senate did its job by passing all 16 items on the Governor’s list. Unfortunately, House Democrats fled the state, leaving their duties, families, and constituents in the lurch.

Retail businesses, beware: A new variation of the imposter scam is making the rounds, and it’s very convincing. This scam doesn’t rely on phishing emails or obvious threats.