We are entering the best of times and the worst of times. We are entering a time of decisions, a time of totally ignoring rules, and a time of avoiding the scales, the mirrors, and the tight jeans we bought last summer. We are entering the EATING SEASON.
Reflections at Thanksgiving abound, and participants gaining most from the season are of one accord--filling their hearts with precious memories of loved ones and friends. We cherish warm remembrances, including those that made us laugh then--and make us laugh now.
For many, there are happy thoughts of times in the great outdoors, perhaps now decades old. Some are memories of “roughing it” by folks whose daily lives are far more akin to “smoothing it.”
Astonishing! Incredible! Surprising!
These are just some of the many words used to describe Donald Trump’s defeat of Hillary Clinton on Nov. 8.
What does it mean?
We do know that there will be a reversal in energy policy from the previous eight years.
Trump said during the campaign that the oil and natural gas industry is overregulated by the federal government.
This week we have had nice rains in our area. My gauge measured about 2 inches total.
The temperature has been nice also, cool and not windy. Of course I am so old that cool is cold to me and I have trouble keeping warm.
My fall garden has been producing a lot of tomatoes and some squash and okra and I have a watermelon that will be ready to pick in about a week if the freezing weather holds off that long.
Driving Tour thanks
The Jack County Historical Driving Tour was once again a success! It was a perfect day to experience the history of Jack County. Thanks to everyone that bought a ticket!
None of this would have been possible without the efforts of all the members of the Jack County Historical Commission. I want to personally thank each of them – Ed Bonner, Frances Easter, Terry Ward, Robert Frie, Alinda Cox, Charles Bush, Susan Elmore and our sponsor – Mitchell Davenport, for all that you did to make this event possible.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Residents of Jacksboro,
The Jacksboro Volunteer Fire Department has a Christmas tradition that is more than 50 years strong. On Christmas Eve, we will have Santa Claus with us once again spreading Christmas cheer and delivering a Christmas stocking to everyone.
We love doing this and look forward to it every year. This long-standing tradition comes with a cost and we need your help to be sure that it continues. Over the next few weeks, we will be partnering with local businesses to raise funds to cover these costs.
There’s never been a justifiable basis for Aggie jokes — then or now. Most Texas A&M University students and former students have always known such jokes are that, and nothing more. And a majority of the rest of us agree.
In truth, Texas A&M is, was--and no doubt always will be--one of the nation’s most distinguished institutions. Its growth and many successes are evident, and recent years have marked additions of many programs, including both law and dental schools.
Dear Editor,
I congratulate Brad Dixon on his re-election as county attorney and wish him best as he performs the important duties as mesdemeanor prosecutor defending both our citizens and law enforcement officials.
Sincerely,
Michael Mask
His final term nearly complete, the governor spoke in Rockdale, reflecting on his accomplishments and on his state of mind.
The first native-born Texas governor, James Stephen Hogg had moved from typesetting to newspaper editing to practicing law. First elected to office as a justice of the peace in Quitman, by 1886 he was state attorney general and in 1890 became governor.
Halloween is behind us, but the scariest day of the year is yet to come. Tuesday is Election Day and I am terrified.
It is almost over, this presidential race that seems like the Cuban Missile Crisis of elections.
I don’t think my fear will be abated even if my chosen candidate wins — they both scare the heck out of me.
