Unassuming hero
Wed, 08/28/2019 - 12:00am
He’s a modest guy, my dad. The polar opposite of ostentatious. A regular Joe – fitting because that’s his name. He wouldn’t like the idea of me calling him a
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New Texas Safety Commission gets together for first meeting
Wed, 08/28/2019 - 12:00am
Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 22 hosted the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission, pulling together a group of lawmakers, educators, advocates, community leaders and public safety experts. Created
A cruise dream comes of age
Sun, 08/25/2019 - 12:00am
Just two decades ago, visionary Galveston leaders risked public monies, made promises they hoped they could keep, and readily shared their vision with cruise lines. They fully believed that cruising
Having the will to stay alive
Sun, 08/25/2019 - 12:00am
Can the human mind override the body? You decide. My Grandmother Ray was very active. The mailbox was one-quarter of a mile from the house. Her main outlook each day
Be a responsible pet owner
Sun, 08/25/2019 - 12:00am
Every year it seems as if the stray dog and cat problem becomes bigger. Not all of these pets are throwaways, neglected and forgotten animals. Some of these animals running
Bird watching
Wed, 08/21/2019 - 12:00am
Inever used to consider myself a bird watcher. But this summer I’ve had various species of birds cross my path. And while they all fly (I haven’t seen any ostriches
Welcome back to school
Wed, 08/21/2019 - 12:00am
Iwould like to take this opportunity to welcome you, and your child, back to school at Lamesa ISD. Our district offers the most diverse learning opportunities that your child can
Governor takes action to prevent more acts of domestic terrorism
Wed, 08/21/2019 - 12:00am
Texas now boasts its own Domestic Terrorism Task Force, established by order of the governor in the wake of the deadly Aug. 3 shooting in El Paso. Twenty-two people were
In a league of their own
Sun, 08/18/2019 - 12:00am
They called balls and strikes behind home plate for a combined 52 years, achieving greatness in the world of Major League umpiring until their retirement in 1999. The pair’s plaque-filled
Almost the biggest buffoon
Sun, 08/18/2019 - 12:00am
Iwas at the annual rodeo in Odessa one year, which was held at the Coliseum. The celebrity star that year was Robert Conrad of Wild, Wild West Fame. As events