The Important Second Step

In observing young children I am amazed at what they learn at a very early age. One thing they are taught is that food is for the mouth not all over the face or in the hair. Other lessons include not to throw temper tantrums, to say thank you and please.

Western Tradition

A nice hat and some cowboy boots is what some call “Western Tradition”, but I grew up where “Western Tradition” was a deep serious statement. It was your character, your way of life. Your word was your bond. If you told someone you were going to do something, you did it......!!!!!!!!

Nuggets

The Bible is the Word of God, it’s the only guideline we have to measure our life. Every successful organization or business has guidelines and boundaries. God is a God of order. He gave us our guidelines in the form of the Bible. The bible is the truth.

“BOY MAYOR” PONDERS BID FOR GOVERNOR

Minutes after the armed robbery of the downtown post office on Jan. 14, 1921, Dallas police and irate citizens led by the city’s “Boy Mayor” chased down and captured the perpetrators. After his discharge from World War I military service, Frank Wozencraft hurried home to Dallas in February 1919.

THE SAVVY SENIOR

Dear Savvy Senior, My siblings and I don’t know much about our elderly parent’s financial situation or their wishes if and when something happens to them. They are both in their mideighties. What’s the best way to handle this and what all should we know?

Angelo State University Announces Fall 2023 Dean's List and Graduates

Angelo State University in San Angelo, has released the Dean's List and Graduate List for the 2023 fall semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean's List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Stanton Band Member Selected for the All-State Band

-- The Association of Texas Small School Bands is pleased to announce the selection of the 2024 ATSSB All-State Band. More than 10,000 high school band students from across Texas auditioned in twenty-two different regions for a place in their respective all-region bands.

Senior Citizens Lunch Menu

Call a day in advance by 4 p.m. for reservations 756-2791. Guests under 60 will be charged $7 per plate. Guests over 60 and their spouse eat free with a suggested donation of $3. January 15 - Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Turnip Greens, Cornbread, Sugar Cookie.

Upgraded Texas grid about to get tested by Artic blast

- An Arctic outbreak tied to the polar vortex is slowly building in Canada and is slated to blast its way south over the weekend and into next week.

March Futures Traded Sideways During the Holiday-Shortened Trade Week

• Outside Markets Pullback to Start 2024 • U.S. Export Sales Slowed During the Holiday Season • Cotton Grower Magazine Survey Reported Cotton Acres Will Hold Steady in 2024 March futures traded sideways during the holidayshortened trade week.