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THE IDLE AMERICAN: As the world darkens

Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury  When the word “culture” is heard these days, one does well to think…

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Those behind the scene on Election Day show greatness without ego

By Michael Cole   As a young man, I had a friend and mentor that had a phrase…

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Talking About Parenting: Ah, the sound of silence

By Chris Kovatch As I sit down to write this week’s column I am encountering something quite uncommon…

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It started all with a “click”

By Mary Ekene Around the age of eight years old, LaTricia Ann Stroud was preparing to go to…

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Violence in our culture requires vigilance

By Ryan Sitton Since the recent Parkland shooting, a debate has raged in our country about the role…

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Celebration of excellence

By Rickie R. Harris In today’s editorial, I would like to highlight and celebrate some of the achievements…

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Partisan bickering must not divide a community

By Michael Cole   This is probably the last topic that anyone would expect from a person that…

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THE IDLE AMERICAN: Mort’s migraine magnified

Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury   Aunt Maude smirks often, corrects gently and forgives daily. Oh, she also…

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Definition of Caring

By Mary Ekene Humble, modest, giving, caring, respectful, loving, business mogul…I could go on. I recall seeing a…

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My Five Cents: Texas expected to receive just over $1 billion in hazard and flood mitigation funding

By Sen. Robert Nichols   Soon we will celebrate Texas’ Independence Day. Set on the anniversary of the…