Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: My wife and I are going to be taking Social Security at 62. She will be 62 on April 15, 2025. I will be 62 August 7, 2025. When should we apply for Social Security?

The Pervasive Power and Primacy of History

The 1836 Advisory Committee was established by HB No. 2497 in May 2021 and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott.It is catalytic, much like our initiative at West Texas A&M University, The Hill Institute.

Quinn Minute - Drive-in Movies

There’s nothing like a cool night, a warm date, a cold drink, and a hot dog at a drive-in movie.It’s sad to read that this sunset entertainment is declining. In the 1960s, there were about 4000 nationwide.

Pet Talk

The mere mention of the word “ticks” may send shivers down the spines of all within earshot.

Library Lines ...

As our annual summer reading program for youngsters enters its final days here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are looking forward to two more story time events.

Arrington votes against Biden Title IX revision

Chairman Jodey Arrington last Thursday issued a statement after voting in favor of H.J. Res. 165 called the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden administration’s Title IX rule, which would allow biological men to play in women’s sports and provide them access to women’s locker...

Salt of the Earth

“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.”Matthew 5:1314 Salt is a valuable commodity in some cultures. In biblical times we read about the salt covenant between man and God as the Israelites covered their grain offerings in salt as a symbol of purification.

The Cost of Discipleship

It’s virtually impossible to know all the laws in America’s States and Federal legal system. Confused? You’re in good company.Are you a lawbreaker? Ignorance of the law will not dissuade the judge. I could wring my hands, weep, stammer or plead.

Xcel offers payment options

Electricity costs for Xcel Energy’s Texas and New Mexico customers have dropped in recent months thanks to lower prices for power plant fuel, but customers who used more electricity than expected during recent heat waves have options for paying their bills.“We’ve enjoyed a decrease in the price of...

Investigation into assassination attempt underway

A full federal investigation is underway following what is consideredthe attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump this past Saturday.AccordingtoFBI,theagency in charge of the investigation, Trump was about 10 minutes into his speech at an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when...