The Dealey whose name is on Dallas Plaza

Nov. 4, 1940 was “Dealey Day” at the University of Texas as “Mr. G.B.,” founder and guiding genius of the Dallas Morning News, was honored with a testimonial banquet by the journalism department.

Avoid these investment mistakes

We all make mistakes in many areas of life. These mistakes are usually fairly harmless — we took a wrong turn while driving, used the wrong ingredients in a recipe and so on. But sometimes, our mistakes can be costly — especially those connected to investing.

Looking for a Shepherd

About eight years ago, a man asked the pastor if he could read a passage from the Psalms to the group under the bridge. He also asked the pastor to help him since his reading skills were poor. This pastor had counseled this man numerous times regarding his addiction and other sins.

Faith in Action

Since I was knee high to a grasshopper, I’ve enjoyed stories and reading. I fell in love with history when I read my first novel, “The Diary of Anne Frank,” when I was 10.

Wave at the Baby

Over the weekend, I was announcing for the West Bowie Youth Football League playoffs in Redwater.

‘Why’ some people may ask

Phases and stages, circles and cycles, Scenes that we’ve all seen before. Let me tell you some more … — Lyrics from the intro to Willie Nelson’s 17th album, leonaldridge@gmail.com “Phases and Stages,” recorded in March 1974. It’s an incurable addiction that defies description.

Taft believed Texas might go Republican

As the presidential special sped him back to Washington on Oct. 26, 1909, William Howard Taft dared to dream of carrying the Lone Star State in 1912. Six months after taking office in March 1909, the new chief executive embarked on a grueling 12,000-mile cross-country tour.

Zen and the art of washing dishes

It’s a magical time in the history of our world. Not the good “pull a rabbit out of the hat” kind of magic, but the darker kind. The “catch a bullet in your mouth” and oops, something’s gone wrong, “Wasn’t someone supposed to make sure the rounds were fake?” kind of magic.

Principal Appreciation Month

On August 28, 2023, Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, proclaimed October 2023 as Principal Appreciation Month. The U.S.

Get back to neighboring skills

“Anyone can buy a good house, but a good neighbor is priceless.” — Old saying that is true now more than ever. My neighbors are good folks. In fact, my neighbors are better neighbors to me than I have been to them lately. I have neglected my neighboring initiatives in recent years.