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Turning up the slow motion

Turning up the slow motion

Turning up the slow motion

Tracy Farr
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
“Slow TV” is the Norwegian concept of televising every-day activities in real time, without storyline, script or narration, allowing viewers to immerse themselves uninterruptedly in an unfolding subject.
Wrestler a friend to underprivileged kids

Wrestler a friend to underprivileged kids

Wrestler a friend to underprivileged kids

Bartee Haile
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
On Oct. 1, 1932, Dutch Mantell’s Labor Day rescue of two stranded hikers from the bottom of Palo Duro Canyon was still the talk of Amarillo.But that was not unusual. The colorful wrestler with a soft spot for underprivileged children was often a topic of conversation in the Panhandle town.
Police chief goes over to dark side

Police chief goes over to dark side

Police chief goes over to dark side

Bartee Haile
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
After 13 months on the run, a former small-town police chief wanted for murder and armed robbery was captured in Tennessee on Sep. 27, 1929.Had Tom Shook always been a crooked cop concealing his crimes behind a badge?
Here’s Johnny!

Here’s Johnny!

Here’s Johnny!

Tracy Farr
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Iwish I had a late-night talk show. I’d dedicate an episode to bunny rabbits, if that’s allowed. I haven’t seen a bunny rabbit in my yard for ages. I’d invite all the bunny rabbits in town to a round table to discuss where they’ve been lately. I saw a fox the other day.
Deep subjects from a shallow mind

Deep subjects from a shallow mind

Deep subjects from a shallow mind

Tracy Farr
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Looking back on all the stories I’ve written throughout the years, I’ve noticed that I never really talk in depth about religion, politics, the climate, gun control, LGBTQ rights, reparations, health care, social welfare, immigration, sex, mental illness, Daylight Savings Time, rock ’n roll, taxes,...
Look at your financial situation holistically

Look at your financial situation holistically

Look at your financial situation holistically

Provided By Frank Conrad
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
When you plan a trip, you consider not only the destination but also the climate, activities that interest you, transportation needs, anticipated costs, best time to go and coverage for your work, home or pets. It’s a holistic approach — looking at your trip from a variety of angles.
Texans fight and die in Central America

Texans fight and die in Central America

Texans fight and die in Central America

Bartee Haile
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Two hundred Texans itching for a fight answered the call of Gen. William Walker and sailed for Nicaragua on Sep. 17, 1856.By the mid-1800’s, the South was caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place.
Only people and places change

Only people and places change

Only people and places change

Leon Aldridge
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
“Tell me facts, and I’ll learn. Tell me truth, and I’ll believe you. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever” — Native American Proverb”------We became gas pump neighbors one afternoon a few days ago.
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