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Walk On

Toni Walker

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

In 1990, country music singer Reba McEntire released a song titled “Walk On.” The song was the fourth and final single from her album Sweet Sixteen, and reached number on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in June of that same year.

Dedication deserving an extra jewel

Leon Aldridge

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

“Don’t be mad at the preacher. He didn’t know what you did before he preached that sermon.” — Source unknown but good to keep in mind.

Out and about at the hardware store

Tracy Farr

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

All I needed was a light bulb. Not some fancy 40-watt gold-coated globe that “will bring warmth and personality to any contemporary or classic décor.” Nope. I just needed a 10-watt incandescent. It was for my clothes dryer. Boy, does it get dark in there without one.

What should Alzheimer’s caregivers know?

Provided By David Patterson

Saturday, October 1, 2022

If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or is starting to show symptoms, you will face some real challenges. Navigating the Alzheimer’s experience involves a long journey, and there’s no easy answer for how you can cope with your emotions.

LIBRARY CORNER

News Staff

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Looking for something new to read? Here are a few more suggestions for your October reading list from Library Reads: Lev Rosen’s newJackal is a novel by Erin E. Adams. “Liz goes back to her small hometown for a wedding, but then Caroline, her friend’s biracial daughter, goes missing.

“Orchid Lady” blossoms on silent screen

Bartee Haile

Saturday, October 1, 2022

On Sep. 30, 1918, every seat was full in Dallas’ Crystal Theater for every showing of “The Girl of Today” because Corinne Griffith was there in person to promote her latest silent picture.

The View From A Farr By TRACY FARR Contributing Writer

Be thankful for affordable pizza-care

The View From A Farr By Tracy Farr

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

I’ve been reading up on health-care issues lately and I’ve come to the conclusion that I really don’t have anything to say about it. So, let’s talk about pizza. Pizza is round. It comes in all different flavors like pepperoni, sausage or veggie supreme.

From My Perspective By TONI WALKER Contributing Writer

Find your smile

Toni Walker

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

A little over a month ago, I did something. I found my smile again. Let me explain. I always had a nice smile. For the longest time growing up, I was told my smile was perfect. As I got older, that was no longer the case.

A Story Worth Telling by LEON ALDRIDGE leonaldridge@gmail.com

I might find someone there from Center

Leon Aldridge

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

“Sometimes this old farm feels like a long-lost friend, Yes, and hey, it’s good to be back home again.” — ‘Back Home Again’ song lyrics by John Denver (19431997) Thoughts of skipping town for a long weekend are looming in the back of my mind again.

Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group

News Staff

Saturday, September 24, 2022

The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents. The new population figures from the American Community Survey indicate Hispanic Texans comprise 40.

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